MSP-COVERED LACTATION SERVICES
Paula Schikkerling is a Registered Midwife and IBCLC (Lactation Consultant) who specializes in breast/chestfeeding challenges including nipple pain, tongue tie assessments, babies slow-to-gain, low milk supply, oversupply, management of blocked ducts/mastitis, pumping, appropriate use of nipple shields (including weaning off) and SNS/syringe/bottle feeding.
Paula also offers prenatal lactation consultations to help first-time parents to prepare and for experienced parents who had a challenging time breast/chestfeeding or pumping with a previous baby.
Consults are offered in person and via telehealth. They are covered by MSP up to 6 weeks postpartum with a referral from a midwife, doctor or nurse.
Please see her referral form for your care provider to fill out and fax/email back to Paula.
While you are awaiting the referral to be sent, please contact Paula directly to book an appointment.
Qualifications
IBCLC – Board Certified Lactation Consultant – 2021
Bachelor of Midwifery – Faculty of Medicine, UBC 2015
Bachelor of Arts – Women’s Studies, UBC 2010
Douglas College Perinatal Program:
– DONA Birth Doula Training – 2004
– DONA Postpartum Doula Training – 2004
– 40hr Breastfeeding Course for Health Care Providers – 2009
– Annual Breastfeeding Education Day – 2009, 2010
Fir Square Inter-professional Doula Program – 2010 – 2011
Neonatal Resuscitation Program – annually since 2012
CPR for Healthcare Providers – biennially since 2012
Seven Generations Cultural Safety Training – 2016
Indigenous Cultural Competency Training – 2015
Supporting Normalcy in Childbirth Workshop with Penny Simkin – 2009
