Over 70% of parents struggle with feeding their baby

We are here to help!

We offer free virtual support across British Columbia

Or in-person appointments in the South Okanagan

Having a baby is hard! We get it!

Come see us virtually or in-person for help meeting your unique goals.

We are a team of midwives and physicians with a specialized practice in postpartum health and lactation medicine. We are dedicated to improving infant feeding experiences no matter your feeding choices or goals. We are here to help whether you are bottle feeding, pumping or exclusively breastfeeding/chestfeeding.

All our providers are committed to the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC) designation as well as the North American Board of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine (NABBLM-C) so you can trust that you are seeing a professional with the highest level of training in infant feeding support. Many of our providers have additional training in supporting sucking skills, bottle feeding, pumping and sleep support.

Humble Brag: we are really good at what we do!

Services are covered by MSP from pregnancy until 6 weeks postpartum with a referral from a registered nurse, physician, nurse practitioner or midwife.

We believe the more help you get the better! We are not a replacement for your primary care priveder or public health nurses, and encourage you to continue seeking help wherever its available. We recognize that many feeding challenges take time to resolve, and the more people you have on your team the better! We love working with other care providers to get you the most support possible! Common places to get help with infant feeding inlude your primary care provider, public health and the Interior Health Breastfeeding Phoneline (1-855-868-7710).

We are a judgment free, and inclusive, safe space. We are here to listen to, and support you to meet your own unique goals. You will not be dismissed, lectured to, or overlooked.

We want you to feel confident in your parenting journey and to have all the information you need to be your own best self.

Our Services

  • Prenatal Planning

    Prenatal Planning

    Whether you have a history of challenges, risk factors or just want to learn more, this appointment will help you get off to the best start possible.

    Prenatal Preperation

  • Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

    During a breastfeeding/chestfeeding consultation we will review your history and work with you to develop an individualized feeding plan. This can include help with latching, feeding management, nipple care, responsive bottle feeding, pumping basics, and alternative feeding methods, as well as lifestyle considerations and troubleshooting of specific challenges.

    Breastfeeding/Chestfeeding

  • Formula & Bottle Feeding

    For those who are exclusively formula feeding we can help you troubleshoot formula milks and bottle feeding.

    Bottle Feeding

  • Pumping

    Based on your unique circumstances, pumping appointments can help with: exclusive pumping or pumping to complement latching; flange sizing, schedules; optimizing settings; choosing the right products; safe storage and handling of expressed milk; responsive bottle feeding and alternative feeding methods.

    Pumping

  • Inducing lactation & Relactation

    Inducing and re-lactation protocols to stimulate lactation. We work with a wide variety of families and circumstances to help you come up with a personalized plan.

    Inducing Lactation

HOW IT WORKS:

Get a referral.

Your midwife, doctor, nurse or social worker can make a referral and fax it to us at 778-646-2557

Book your appointment.

Once your referral is received, you will be contacted by our clinic to book your appointment.

Start feeling better.

After meeting with us, you will have a clear feeding plan to start working towards your goals.

NOTE: virtual appointments and MSP coverage is available from pregnancy to 6 weeks postpartum only

In the meantime,

visit our learning center

If you need help while waiting for your appointment please see your doctor, midwife or local public health nurse for support.

Families who live in Interior Health have access to a breastfeeding phone line! Call Healthy From the Start at 1-855-868-7710 to speak to a lactation consultant.

  • Tiffany is a registered Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2012. Having trained and worked at the International-Newman Breastfeeding Clinic in Toronto, she has supported over 1000 families to reach their unique infant feeding goals.

    Tiffany founded The Milk Clinic in 2022 to meet the needs of new families at a time of COVID-19 service disruptions. She is a Board Member of the British Columbia Lactation Consultants Association, a member of the Penticton Regional Hospital’s Baby Friendly Initiative team, and is involved in various infant feeding related initiatives at the Interior Health and Provincial Level. She is leading work for the Breastfeeding Systems Change project with a focus on supporting physicians in providing evidence based infant feeding care.

    Tiffany is passionate about problem solving infant feeding challenges, and enjoys working with families to help them meet their own unique goals


  • Dr. Pow has been a practicing Family Physician since she graduated from the Rural Alberta South Family Medicine Residency program in 2018, after completing her Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary between 2012-2016.

    Jessica discovered her passion for maternity care and low risk obstetrics in her early years of medical school and thereafter geared her internship and residency training, as much as possible, towards ensuring her competency in these specialties. During her residency program, she was exposed to breastfeeding medicine when she chose to do an elective at the Nurture Family Feeding Clinic in Lethbridge, AB, working alongside physician lactation consultants. She quickly developed a passion for breastfeeding counseling and support services and has since worked towards expanding her knowledge base in this field. She is continuing her breastfeeding education, as she works towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

    Dr. Pow has been working in Penticton, BC since April 2020. Outside of The Milk Clinic, she works at the South Okanagan Maternity Clinic, Foundry Clinic, and Rosedale Medical Associates. She is also a member of the Penticton Regional Hospital’s Baby Friendly Initiative team.

    Jessica is very excited to be joining The Milk Clinic, as of July 2022. She looks forward to helping her patients during pregnancy and postpartum in order to meet their feeding goals and provide them with the best possible breastfeeding experience.

Just like walking and dancing, feeding your baby is natural, but it still takes time to learn.

And along the way you might fall on your butt a few times!

What people are saying about us.

  • "Your kindness and beautiful skill of listening and problem solving has started a waterfall of care for us in the best way possible. I will forever be grateful to you and your knowledge and care, I cannot thank you enough!"

  • "I wanted to send my most heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to you for listening to me about my concerns. Because you took the time and care to listen to me, and I mean really listen, I now have a realistic plan going forward."

  • “I cannot thank you enough for all your help. I am so gratefull to be able to nourish my son! Your help made a huge difference to us."

  • “There is no way to thank you for your amazing support over these last 10 months! We feel so lucky to have had you on our care team."

  • "Thank-you so much for your care + attention for baby G and I. You are the reason I've been able to enjoy breastfeeding two babies - the support you gave us made it possible to keep going despite challenges. "

  • "We arn't meant to do this on our own and you help so many women keep going when they otherwise might loose hope. Keep being the awesome LC - midwife - person you are.""

  • "I want to thank you for the amazing care you gave me. Knowing I had your support made verything bearable and seem like it was going to be ok. Your calming presence and consistant support while we figured out breastfeeding made all the difference. "

  • "Your knowledge and empathy were so appreciated and I'm so thankful for the time you took to check in with me and factor in my preferences. Thanks so much for getting us on the road to breastfeeding. You're awesome at your job!."

  • "Although I was not able to exclusively chestfeed like I had hoped, I still came away feeling validated, respected and strong. Your skilled care was a major part of that."

  • "You were so calm and encouraging and supportive through my feeding issues.. You made me feel like I could do it, and that it was totally normal that I was finding it difficult. You gave me realistic advice that I was able to implement with success. Now she's a pro!"

If we wear our nursing covers backwards like capes, then everyone can see we’re lactating superheroes!

Recipient of the IBCLC Care Award!

The Milk Clinic is honoured to have been awarded the IBCLC Care Award!  This international award recognizes excellence in care from International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC's) as well as extensive advocacy work to protect, promote and support breastfeeding and chestfeeding families.