Brim Lactation & Family Care

01/15/2026

Had the pleasure of speaking with Professor Margie Davenport, the leading Canadian researcher in pregnancy and postpartum Exercise.

Tune in on Monday, January 19th for our conversation on exercise and how it impacts mental health and breastfeeding!

01/13/2026

Here's an interesting comparison for you. A lens, if you will.

RMTs and IBCLCs put in years of education and training for their designations. Both are valuable, both make a difference.

At Brim, 2 hours of lactation support that includes personalized, clinical care, feeding plans, and follow-up connection is the same as investing in a 1 hr massage. 🤯

It's interesting to me how we (subconsciously) place value in our culture.

I think that it can stem from things like a patriarchal society; seeing lactation care and the desire to breastfeed as selfish (even within ourselves), a lack of understanding in private lactation care and the expertise involved, and how much early family support can shape long-term health and wellbeing.

You really do deserve this care, you know.

I’d love to hear your thoughts. Why do you think some kinds of care are prioritized over others?

Comment below and share your thoughts or a story of how an IBCLC has made a difference for you. 💜

01/07/2026

Behold the transformation of the new BRIM LACTATION & FAMILY CARE clinic!! 🤯

The 2 year wait is over and I'm ready to welcome you in Union Bay!

Book online at brimfamilycare.com

12/21/2025

✨ I can't tell you how excited I am to announce that, after a 2 year-long wait, Brim has a new home!!! ✨

Visits in your home are always available, but for those who would like to get lactation, infant feeding, and pumping support outside the home, you can see me in my new clinic starting January 5th, 2026!!

You'll now find this option in my online booking platform. (pssst, grandparents, family and friends: it also has e-gift certificates), so head to brimfamilycare.com to book an appointment or purchase a gift for the new parent in your life.

Stay tuned in the New Year for more exciting news and celebrations to come!

Happy Holidays, everyone!!
- Pamela 💜

12/03/2025

Join our next virtual prenatal lactation class for all the best tips! Register at brimfamilycare.com
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12/02/2025

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TODAY is Giving Tuesday, and your support helps ensure vulnerable birthing families receive the compassionate, culturally safe doula care they deserve.

Together, we can strengthen perinatal support in BC and create safer, more equitable birth experiences for every family.

Thank you for giving where it truly matters.

DONATE HERE:
https://donorbox.org/giving-tuesday-fundraising-campaign-831398
💛 birthingfamiliesfoundation.org

12/01/2025

I was honestly a bit nervous for this episode! I have been following Dr. Trill, founder of Free to Feed for a few years now and have huge respect for the work she does, so when she agreed to be a guest on a Brimful Podcast, I was a like: 😱🤩

Dr.Trill brought her compassion and expertise to share information on food reactivity in breastfed infants, what that is and how it might be mimicking unrelated issues, what the long-term implications are, and how to navigate the holidays during this tough feeding season.

Out today on all platforms! 🎉

11/27/2025

“To know how to help without being told I’m doing it wrong.”

"To feel included in the feeding rhythm even though I can’t breastfeed.”

“Clear jobs at night so we’re not both silently guessing.”

"A moment to breathe so I can show up with patience.”

“Reassurance that the baby waking isn’t my fault or hers.”

“Permission to say I’m tired too without it becoming a competition.”

“To know what’s normal for newborn sleep so I’m not panicking at every noise.”

Dads have needs too! Need help finding your family rhythm? Book a home (Comox Valley) or virtual consult with IBCLC Pamela at www.brimfamilycare.com

11/25/2025

Just say no to APNO! Great blog post by a breastfeeding physician on why APNO is not the best line of treatment for sore ni***es. Keep advocating for yourself and seek out root-cause answers!

Say no to APNO: Lactating parents deserve better than mixing fungal, steroid, and antibiotic treatments for ni**le dermatitis.

11/25/2025

✨Partners, this one's for you!✨

Early bottles can decrease milk supply and feeding skill development, but there are so many meaningful ways to help while still protecting the breastfeeding relationship.

From skin-to-skin, learning about lactation, managing nighttime rhythms, supporting positioning, and taking on the non-feeding tasks, your presence matters more than you know.

Swipe through to learn how partners can strengthen bonding, protect breastfeeding (AND sleep), and make the early days smoother for everyone. 💜

And if you need extra help in finding your rhythm, book an in-home (in the Comox Valley) or virtual consult at brimfamilycare.com

11/21/2025

🎉 Out today on all platforms: Neurodivergent Care in the Perinatal Period with Doula Alix Meyers.

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Alix Meyers, doula and founder of Tender.ly, a practice dedicated to supporting neurodivergent families through fertility. pregnancy, birth, and postpartum.

Alix shares her journey of discovering neurodivergence within her own family, and how her lived experience shaped the neuro-affirming lens she brings to her work in supporting families and educating care providers.

We explore the sensory, communication, and executive-function realities that can shape a birthing or postpartum experience...especially for those who may not yet realize they're neurodivergent.

✨ We also discuss how simple shifts in practice can help birth workers provide truly neuro-affirming care.

Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to let us know what you think!

Support the podcast and the educational work Brim is doing by heading to the link iny bio to Buy Me A Coffee.

11/18/2025

Struggling to get your pump to actually work for you? Electric, wearable, manual… which one? What fl**ge size? What setting? When should you pump for best results?

IBCLC Pamela can help you sort it all out! With a bag full of adapters, fl**ges, and inserts, she’ll help you find the perfect fit for your pump and teach you how to get the most milk in the least time.

Book a 60-minute personalized Pumping Consult in the comfort of your home for just $125 (+parts if needed). Discounts offered for appointments that don't use the full 60 min.

Reserve your spot today: www.brimfamilycare.com

*This is not an infant feeding consult. If you need help with feeding as well as pumping, please book a 120 min lactation consultation