Nourishing Babies and Nurturing Becoming Families
With Taylor Chinenere, IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), Doula, and Matrescence Educator.
Welcome!
Hi, I’m Taylor Chinenere, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), experienced birth and postpartum doula, and matrescence educator. I’ve supported families for over a decade with a unique blend of skilled lactation support and heart-centered reverence for the journey of new motherhood—helping new families not just feed their babies, but feel held in the sacred transition into motherhood and parenthood.
Available While on Maternity Leave:
Birth Pool, TENS, and Labour Toolkit Rentals
Support your comfort in labour with a home birth and labour support toolkit rental.
On-Demand Education
Accessible webinars, courses, and educational resources to support your infant feeding journey.
Shop
Pumping and lactation supplies available for timely local pickup in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia
Returning Soon (After Maternity Leave):
Lactation and Infant Feeding
Skilled support for families as they navigate breastfeeding, pumping, and feeding babies. Loving, non-judgemental support provided for all methods of feeding.
Doula and Matrescence
Birth and postpartum doula support, and nurturing guidance for the transition to motherhood/parenthood.
Photography
Creatively documenting your sacred pregnancy, birth, and postpartum transition. Birth, Newborn and Motherhood lifestyle photography.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will you be back from Maternity Leave?
I do not currently have a date set for return to work at my full capacity. I anticipate a gradual return to community lactation support, beginning with Infant Feeding Support Drop-In at the Bridgewater Library in September 2026. If you would like to view alternative lactation support options in the meantime, please visit this link.
Where are appointments held?
Either in-person in my office (Bridgewater), Home visits (detailed below), or Virtually.
I offer in-person consults in my office, located in the heart of Bridgewater, NS (address provided upon appointment confirmation); home visits for the South Shore of Nova Scotia are available throughout Bridgewater, New Germany, Liverpool, Mahone Bay, Lunenburg, Chester, and surrounding areas.
Home visits are also available through Halifax Regional Municipality (areas within approximately 1hr of Bridgewater); including Hubbards, Hammonds Plains, Hubley, Tantallon, Peggy’s Cove, Herring Cove, Bedford, Clayton Park, Fairview, Halifax (Downtown, North and South End) and surrounding areas.
Virtual appointments are available to anyone worldwide.
Please reach out to TaylorChinenere@gmail.com for questions about home visit coverage and scheduling.
What should I bring to my Lactation Appointment?
I suggest bringing any tools and props that you currently use to feed your baby at home; this may include bottles/nipples, nipple shields, breast pump, breastfeeding pillows, expressed breastmilk, or infant formula.
Do you direct bill insurance?
Direct billing is not available. Instead, you will be issued a receipt which you may submit to your insurance company under Lactation Consulting services (or flexible spending accounts benefits) for reimbursement. If you do not have private healthcare coverage, Lactation Consulting appointments are available to be claimed as medical expenses on your income tax.
In the instance that my services are not covered, ask me for a letter to provide your insurer- all families deserve access to this care and I want to help advocate for you and for future families in these circumstances.
How many appointments will I need?
This is not an easy question to answer, as everyone’s unique circumstances will be different. Some only require one appointment to address their main concerns, but most will benefit from one to two follow up appointments. There is no obligation to follow up. Any clinical recommendations and advice are individualized.
May I bring someone with me to my appointment?
Absolutely! Partners and support people of your choosing are welcome to accompany you.
How should I prepare my home for your visit?
Please do absolutely nothing! Leave the dishes in the sink and do not fret about clutter or mess.
Pets: I do not mind cats or dogs, and enjoy meeting your friendly furry family members. If your animals are known to be exhuberant or potentially aggressive, please ensure they are contained safely for the duration of our appointment.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Absolutely! Consider requesting funds for doula or lactation support as part of your baby registry, or treat a family member or friend to the practical support that really need postpartum. Get in touch with TaylorChinenere@gmail.com to arrange