Feeding support that starts before birth

We offer personalized, in-home lactation consulting in Victoria, BC, and prenatal breastfeeding classes that set you up for success from the first feeds.

Whether you’re preparing before baby arrives or needing support in the postpartum, we’re here to help you feed with confidence.

MSP covered and private options available.

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Compassionate infant feeding support in Victoria

Ella Anvari, RM IBCLC owner of Village Lactation Consulting in Victoria BC. A woman with long brown hair, wearing a light green shirt, smiling outdoors in front of green shrubbery.

About Us

Founded by Ella Anvari, Registered Midwife, IBCLC and mom of two.

We are passionate about providing compassionate and evidence-based support that meets your personal goals.

We help families prepare for feeding before they give birth, as well as supporting them with any challenges they face after. You’ll leave with answers that make sense and the confidence to use them.

They say it takes a village. Let us be part of yours.

  • Her expertise got me from not being able to breastfeeding to breastfeeding almost exclusively.

    ★★★★★

    I had such wonderful care and support from Ella. She literally saved me and my baby when we had a breastfeeding emergency. Her expertise got me from not being able to breastfeeding to breastfeeding almost exclusively!! She had tips on every topic of feeding (breastfeeding, pumping, bottles, formula). I am so so so thankful for her guidance and would recommend her to anyone looking for lactation support.

    -Cheryl

  • We went from being moments away from giving up to feeding much more efficiently.

    ★★★★★

    Ella helped us immensely in our breastfeeding journey. We went from being moments away from giving up due to pain and poor milk transfer, to now we’re feeding ninty-five percent pain free and much much more efficiently.

    -Bella

  • Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, breastfeeding became a positive experience.

    ★★★★★

    From my very first interaction with Ella, I felt supported, listened to, and completely at ease. Her knowledge is exceptional. She took the time to understand my specific situation, explained everything clearly, and never made me feel rushed. Thanks to her guidance and encouragement, breastfeeding became a positive, manageable experience instead of a stressful one.

    Her support has made a world of difference during such a vulnerable time!

    -Ginelle

  • Ella is truly a lifesaver during this difficult postpartum period.

    ★★★★★

    Ella is truly a lifesaver during this difficult postpartum period. She helped us build a realistic feeding schedule that works for our family, allowing my husband and me to finally get a solid stretch of sleep each night - it makes all the difference. Ella consistently makes me feel empowered, supported, and reassured that things will improve. I always feel like a weight has been lifted off my chest after her visits.

    -Jasmine

  • She was very professional and provided some great recommendations that we will be implementing right away.

    ★★★★★

    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

  • Her expertise and gentle guidance made those early days smooth.

    ★★★★★

    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

  • I didn’t know breastfeeding was going to be as emotional as it was.

    ★★★★★

    Ella was such a great help for me and my little one. I didn’t know breastfeeding was going to be as emotional as it was and her coaching and help was such a comfort for me when I was feeling like a bit of a failure. I’m super thankful for Ella and the confidence she gave me in the decisions I ended up making to feed my baby. Highly recommend her.

    -Taylor

  • After seeing several other lactation consultants, I can confidently say she was the best by far.

    ★★★★★

    She was incredibly knowledgeable, level-headed, and reassuring, and gave me practical advice that genuinely helped me. I really appreciated how calmly and clearly she explained everything, helping me feel more confident and supported rather than overwhelmed.

    It was such a relief to finally speak with someone who understood what was going on and could provide helpful, evidence-based guidance.

    -Molly

Step 1:

Book your appointment and fill out the required intake form. This form helps us understand your goals and allows us to bill MSP if you are within the approved timeframe (prenatally until 6 weeks postpartum).

Step 2:

Your GP or Midwife approves the consultation, allowing the visit to be covered under MSP. If you booked a private pay consult, this process is not necessary. An invoice will be sent after the visit which can be submitted to some insurance companies.

Step 3:

Feel confident feeding your baby. You will receive a step-by-step feeding plan. Our approach is non-judgemental and we support any feeding goal. We want you to feel supported and have clear next steps.

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Ella Anvari, RM IBCLC owner of Village Lactation Consulting in Victoria BC. Two women, one holding a newborn baby, sitting on a green couch, smiling at each other in a living room with framed artwork on the wall.

Our Services

In Home Visits

Receive personalized, hands-on support in the comfort of your own home. Home visits allow for us to look at your environment and optimize breastfeeding in your space.

We can help with nipple pain, latch difficulties, low milk supply, comprehensive flange fitting, pumping and bottle feeding, tongue-tie assessment, feeding twins or preterm babies, etc. Covered by MSP or private.

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Feeding Classes

Our virtual class, titled Newborn Feeding Foundations, helps families prepare for feeding before their baby arrives. The first few days lay the foundation for breastfeeding. Let us help you feel more prepared to navigate these early days.

The best time to take this class is at 34-36 weeks. Partners are encouraged to attend. This class is covered under MSP with a referral or approval from your GP/Midwife.

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