The Richmond Breastfeeding Centre is a Rapid Access Referral Clinic
staffed by highly-skilled and experienced Registered Midwives
who specialize in lactation consultation.
Services are fully covered by MSP if a referral is made by a Midwife, Physician, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner or Registered Social Worker and the baby is under 6 weeks old.
Private Pay consultations are available without a referral.
We conduct a thorough assessment and diagnosis of infant feeding problems and collaborate with families to develop an individualized plan to help overcome feeding challenges.
Meet the Team
We bring to our practice a strong academic background in the anatomy and physiology of
lactation, a passion for evidence-based clinical practice, a clear communication style and
incredible compassion for each family's breastfeeding struggles.
Jillian Simon RM IBCLC
Registered Midwife &
IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Alyssa Labrosse RM IBCLC
Registered Midwife &
IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Amanda Reid RM IBCLC
Registered Midwife &
IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Seeing so many families struggle with breastfeeding during my Midwifery practice, I developed a special interest in lactation medicine. To expand my skills and scope I became a IBLCE board-certified Lactation Consultant in 2015.
I provide Lactation Consultations in hospital, home and clinic settings. I care for Midwifery and non-midwifery patients. I often meet with parents before birth to develop a plan to avoid feeding problems, especially when breastfeeding didn't go well with a previous child.
Carlie Sanford, RM IBCLC
Registered Midwife &
IBCLC Lactation Consultant
My goal is to support birthing families by allowing them to make the best decisions for their family in a safe and open environment. I strive to provide compassionate breastfeeding support and am currently working towards IBCLCE certification.
Bearing witness to the rite of passage that is birth is one of my greatest joys in life. I believe my role is to maintain a mindful presence that supports the power of birth and the power of the birther during this transformational time.
Paula Schikkerling, RM IBCLC
Registered Midwife &
IBCLC Lactation Consultant
When people ask why I became a midwife, my answer is “it chose me”. I was deeply impacted by some volunteer work with midwives in West Africa. From the moment I saw my first birth, I began my career in women's healthcare.
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I went to UBC for a degree in Nursing and worked as an RN while pursuing my midwifery degree. I have worked in rural Ontario, Vancouver, the Sunshine Coast and now Richmond. In my second decade of practice I pursued board certification as a Lactation Consultant.
Elise Beutel
Office Manager
As a Registered Midwife and Lactation Consultant I have enjoyed working with diverse parents through pregnancy, birth and into their postpartum journeys for the past ten years. Assisting people during the transition to parenthood is my great privilege!
My own experience with difficulties feeding my daughter fuelled my passion to help others with this sometimes challenging endeavour. My goal is to listen to you, provide realistic and practical help, and to keep you informed on decisions and evidence around feeding your baby.
I have always been passionate about supporting choice in maternity care and I approach my work with a keen interest in learning what is meaningful and important to each client in order to provide the best care possible. I bring a commitment to providing support that allows each client and their family to be present with the process as it unfolds – and to feel empowered, safe and heard. It is an honour to work closely with families during such a transformative and meaningful time in their lives.
I'm a mom, a birth doula and the office manager for the Richmond Breastfeeding Centre Midwife Lactation Consultants.
I know from the many families I have worked with and through my own experience that the first hours and weeks following the birth of your baby is a whirlwind of emotions! It is so comforting to have a team of support available to help you during these important early days as a parent. I am here to help you get the infant feeding help you need.