Mary Elejel BHSc., RDH., IBCLC.
First and for most I'm a mother of 2 lovely children who I was able to successfully breastfeed. It came along with challenges, lots of learning, and supports along the way. I truly see the value in sharing tips and offering assistance for families and their precious babies. It makes a world of difference in our sense of confidence and abilities to help nurture our new growing baby.
Secondly, I have been a healthcare provider for over 17 years. In my early career I have obtained a bachelors degree in health sciences and a diploma of dental hygiene. I have worked as a registered dental hygienist providing oral health care, with a focus in myofunctional therapy, airway restrictions and tethered oral tissues.
I have a thorough understanding of oral dysfunction and the impact on growth and development of an individual. I have had the privilege to be part of a unique baby program at Soni Dentistry working with Dr. Liu in providing supports to families with infant feeding challenges stemming from lip and tongue ties.
This led me to further my education and knowledge in becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I'm passionate about helping families reach their feeding goals and establishing a thriving foundation for babies and their families.
I'm dedicated to continuing education and personal passion projects that continue to help me grow as an IBCLC. I have completed over 1000 clinical hours of lactation support coming from a variety of settings, such as, in hospital, dental and private practice environments.
I am looking forward to being a part of your infant feeding journey.
First and for most I'm a mother of 2 lovely children who I was able to successfully breastfeed. It came along with challenges, lots of learning, and supports along the way. I truly see the value in sharing tips and offering assistance for families and their precious babies. It makes a world of difference in our sense of confidence and abilities to help nurture our new growing baby.
Secondly, I have been a healthcare provider for over 17 years. In my early career I have obtained a bachelors degree in health sciences and a diploma of dental hygiene. I have worked as a registered dental hygienist providing oral health care, with a focus in myofunctional therapy, airway restrictions and tethered oral tissues.
I have a thorough understanding of oral dysfunction and the impact on growth and development of an individual. I have had the privilege to be part of a unique baby program at Soni Dentistry working with Dr. Liu in providing supports to families with infant feeding challenges stemming from lip and tongue ties.
This led me to further my education and knowledge in becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I'm passionate about helping families reach their feeding goals and establishing a thriving foundation for babies and their families.
I'm dedicated to continuing education and personal passion projects that continue to help me grow as an IBCLC. I have completed over 1000 clinical hours of lactation support coming from a variety of settings, such as, in hospital, dental and private practice environments.
I am looking forward to being a part of your infant feeding journey.
Things that I can support you with:
Latch issues: Ensuring your baby is latching onto the breast correctly, it is crucial for effective breastfeeding and preventing nipple pain.
Breastfeeding positions: Demonstrating and helping you find comfortable and effective breastfeeding positions that are specific to the parent and baby.
Milk supply concerns: Offering strategies to increase milk production or manage over-supply issues.
Pain management: Helping to address sore nipples, engorgement, or any pain associated with breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding difficulties: Assisting with issues like blocked ducts, mastitis, or nipple confusion.
Weaning: Offering advice and support when it’s time to transition away from breastfeeding or bottle feeding.
Premature or special-needs infants: Supporting breastfeeding or bottle feeding with babies who are premature, have special needs, or face feeding challenges.
Pump usage: Providing guidance on choosing and using a breast pump, and helping with milk storage and handling.
Bottle feeding: Support using the correct bottle and nipple system to ensure effective oral function and formula safety/guidelines and options.
Tethered oral tissues: Offer guidance on lip, tongue, and buccal ties with referral sources to knowledgeable providers for safe frenectomy procedures along with pre and post preparation and support to ensure optimal outcomes.
Latch issues: Ensuring your baby is latching onto the breast correctly, it is crucial for effective breastfeeding and preventing nipple pain.
Breastfeeding positions: Demonstrating and helping you find comfortable and effective breastfeeding positions that are specific to the parent and baby.
Milk supply concerns: Offering strategies to increase milk production or manage over-supply issues.
Pain management: Helping to address sore nipples, engorgement, or any pain associated with breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding difficulties: Assisting with issues like blocked ducts, mastitis, or nipple confusion.
Weaning: Offering advice and support when it’s time to transition away from breastfeeding or bottle feeding.
Premature or special-needs infants: Supporting breastfeeding or bottle feeding with babies who are premature, have special needs, or face feeding challenges.
Pump usage: Providing guidance on choosing and using a breast pump, and helping with milk storage and handling.
Bottle feeding: Support using the correct bottle and nipple system to ensure effective oral function and formula safety/guidelines and options.
Tethered oral tissues: Offer guidance on lip, tongue, and buccal ties with referral sources to knowledgeable providers for safe frenectomy procedures along with pre and post preparation and support to ensure optimal outcomes.
Payment:
Initial Consult: 1hour and 30 minutes $150 (virtual or in person at your home or my premise, additional fees may apply for in home visits)
Follow up appointments: 1hour $100
(virtual or in person at your home or my premise, additional fees may apply for in home visits)
Telesupport: 30 minutes $30
(via phone call)
Once we have made contact and you have scheduled an appointment, I will send you intake and consent forms to fill out and send back to me so I can prepare for our appointment.
You will receive and invoice and payment is due at the end of the appointment, currently accepting etransfer, or cash (other payment methods maybe available).
You will have a tailored treatment plan with additional support resources emailed to you after your session is completed.
Initial Consult: 1hour and 30 minutes $150 (virtual or in person at your home or my premise, additional fees may apply for in home visits)
Follow up appointments: 1hour $100
(virtual or in person at your home or my premise, additional fees may apply for in home visits)
Telesupport: 30 minutes $30
(via phone call)
Once we have made contact and you have scheduled an appointment, I will send you intake and consent forms to fill out and send back to me so I can prepare for our appointment.
You will receive and invoice and payment is due at the end of the appointment, currently accepting etransfer, or cash (other payment methods maybe available).
You will have a tailored treatment plan with additional support resources emailed to you after your session is completed.