Wholistic Breastfeeding Education, IBCLC Lactation Support, & New Motherhood Community.
Meet with us in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, or Vernon BC. Or connect with us virtually!
Having the Right Postpartum & Lactation Support, Can Make All The Difference!
“Kaley has been an incredible source of guidance and information throughout my postpartum period… During the most vulnerable and hormonal period of my life she provided such important care that allowed me to make simple adjustments to nurse my daughter successfully. It lowered my stress levels tremendously knowing I had her to help me.”
-Jenna, Mother of 2
Offerings from The MotherTree Collective:
IBCLC Lactation Support
From nipple pain to supply concerns, nursing marathons to mastitis, we want to help you with your breastfeeding challenges! We offer 15-minute phone consultations free of charge, where you can access support from a Lactation Consultant. We also offer home visits, office visits, and virtual visits. We believe that breastfeeding takes practice, and that mothers were not meant to breastfeed alone. We also believe that with compassionate, non-judgmental support, most women can feel positive about their feeding experiences!
Classes
Prenatal Breastfeeding Preparation Class
Many families spend their pregnancies learning & preparing for birth and life with a new baby… which is fantastic and important. BUT so many families tell us that they didn’t think about preparing for breastfeeding! Many women assume that because breastfeeding is natural, it will come easily. But like birth, your breastfeeding experiences can be unpredictable. And families can really benefit from preparing and learning about breastfeeding in advance. Our Breastfeeding From The Heart Prenatal Class, helps families to be prepared for full time ++ job that is breastfeeding a newborn baby. It offers guidance around all of the breast pumps and infant feeding gear that can cost you an unnecessary fortune. And it can help you to feel more confident, as you navigate inevitable ups and downs in your feeding experiences.
MotherTree Circles & Meet-Ups
There is an incredible interconnectedness between Mothers, and it is undeniable that we need community more than ever during this stage in our lives. Please join our MotherTree Circles, for the opportunity to connect and grow with a circle of Mothers. Learn with us, as we host a variety of guest speakers and experts from the community. And access the support and safe space of our circles, as we open up for discussion and as much sharing as you are comfortable with. We offer 2 monthly meet-ups, to uplift & nourish your mamma heart.
Breastfeeding Mammas! Please don’t struggle alone. If you are experiencing breastfeeding challenges, please contact us for a free 15-minute phone call with an IBCLC Lactation Consultant. Our join one of our Kelowna Breastfeeding Community Circles.
Now Available in Print or as an E-Book!
About Us
The MotherTree Collective
Kaley Kroschinsky
Mother, Founder of The MotherTree Collective, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Maternal Health Educator, Midwife
Chantal Kozar
Mother, Breastfeeding Counsellor & Educator, Certified BodyTalk Practitioner
Learn more | Free Resources for Mammas
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Hand Expression & Breast Compressions
Hand expression is a term in the breastfeeding world, used to describe using your own hands as a gentle and sensitive breast pump. You can use hand expression to release drops of colostrum onto your nipple. And in a similar way, you can compress extra colostrum or breastmilk directly into your baby’s mouth, while they are breastfeeding.
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The BabyMoon: Going Back To Basics
We spend so much time preparing for the birth, preparing the baby room, preparing meals, getting all the baby gear etc.
The babymoon is where we get to integrate, to enjoy, to relish in this new experience. It’s going back to basics, simplifying, just being.
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Breastfeeding & Mental Health: What is the Connection?
For the majority of Mothers, breastfeeding can be protective for their mental health. But for Moms with significant breastfeeding challenges, breastfeeding can trigger some mental/emotional challenges. And then there is the dysphoric milk ejection reflex or D-Mer… Please read on, for more information.
