Prepare to feed with confidence.
We specialize in compassionate, evidence based lactation support in the greater Victoria area to help you feel confident feeding your baby. We can help you prepare before your baby comes, or navigate challenges as they arise
Guiding you through the
early weeks with care.
Founded by Ella Anvari, Registered Midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and mom of two, our approach is rooted in compassion. Whether you’re expecting your first baby or looking for early postpartum guidance, we’re here to make feeding simple, supported, and stress-free.
At Village Lactation Consulting, we help parents prepare for and navigate the first weeks of feeding with confidence and care.
Postpartum Virtual Consults
Perfect for follow-ups or for families outside Victoria. Get support with latch, pumping, bottle feeding, supply concerns, or any early-days questions — all from the comfort of home.
Prenatal Virtual Consults
Prenatal consults work very well virtually. We’ll explore your feeding goals, walk through what to expect, and set you up for a smooth and confident start. You will also receive a PDF guide that you can review after your give birth.
In Home Visits
Receive personalized, hands-on support in the comfort of your home. Perfect for latch support, pump fitting, or early feeding challenges. We can address your feeding space and adjust your home to better support you.
Additional Support Areas
Prenatal preparation for feeding
Latch and positioning support
Pump selection and fitting
Tongue tie assessment
Managing engorgement or supply
Nipple pain or care
Weaning off triple feeding or nipple shields
Optimizing bottle feeding (breastmilk or formula)
Stopping lactation or weaning
Why Prevention Matters
Most feeding challenges can be eased or even prevented with the right preparation. Our goal is to help families feel informed, supported, and confident from day one. Early support leads to smoother feeding and a more positive start for both you and your baby.
Testimonials
“Ella has been amazing for my wife to help with breastfeeding! We were having difficulties and a lot of pain from the start and Ella was super kind and helped us get back on track with a full blown breastfeeding plan. Safe to say I don’t think we’d be breastfeeding if it wasn’t for Ella! If you have a chance to work with her don’t hesitate!”-Cam
“I am so grateful for Ella’s prenatal and postnatal lactation support. Her expertise and gentle guidance helped me feel confident before my baby arrived and made those early days smooth. The post-natal check ins, guiding with positioning, latch and comfort, made such a positive difference in my breastfeeding journey.” -Kelly
“Ella’s prenatal feeding course gave me a confident foundation and her postpartum support was invaluable. Her help was kind and grounding during an intense time. There is so much conflicting information around lactation but Ella clearly spoke from a well informed and experienced place, and her suggestions worked!” -Eden
“Wow! Such a positive experience working with our lactation consultant Ella. She was extremely knowledgeable and shared lots of useful information during our appointment that will help our son to feed more effectively. She was very professional and provided some great recommendations that we will be implementing right away to help set our son up for success, highly recommend!”-Hillary
