How I can help
Support for the whole family, from pregnancy through the first months. You set the goals; I’m here to help you get there.
Pregnancy preparation
Labour & delivery preparation with a nurse and certified doula, plus prenatal breastfeeding preparation, so you feel ready for birth and the first days.
Postpartum home visits
In-home help with latch, pain, milk supply, weight gain, pumping and bottles, with a feeding plan that fits your goals.
Pumping support
Help for families who pump some or all of their milk: pump fit and settings, supply, schedules, storage and returning to work.
Virtual consultations
Flexible video visits for follow-ups, quick questions, or families outside Gatineau and Ottawa.
About
Meet Nova Perinatal
Nova Perinatal is led by Karen Juteau, a Registered Nurse, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and certified doula serving families in Gatineau, Outaouais, and Ottawa.
With clinical experience in maternal and infant care, consultations focus on practical guidance, reassurance, and personalized lactation support for each family. Support may include help with latch and positioning, milk supply concerns, breastfeeding pain, and infant feeding questions.
Whether you are preparing for birth and breastfeeding during pregnancy or navigating challenges after birth, Nova Perinatal provides compassionate, evidence-based care to support your feeding goals.
How it works
Three simple steps, from your first question to a feeding plan that works for your family.
1
Book online or text
Pick a time that suits you, or text 819-500-3081 with a quick question. Appointments are usually available within 48 hours.
2
I come to you
I visit your home in Gatineau, the Outaouais or Ottawa with my scale and everything needed, or we meet by video.
3
Leave with a plan
You get a personalized plan for you and your baby. Follow-up visits are available whenever you need more support.
Prices and visit types are on the Services page. Receipts are provided for insurance claims.
Feeding is only part of the story
The weeks around birth can bring big feelings along with the joy: exhaustion, worry, tears, or not quite feeling like yourself. That’s common, and you deserve support too. Our time together is a space where you can share how things are really going, without judgment. If it would help, I can point you toward local perinatal mental health resources.
If you’re struggling, you don’t have to wait: call 811 or talk to your doctor. In an emergency, call 911.
Why families reach out
Every feeding journey is unique. Families often reach out for:
- Getting ready for breastfeeding during pregnancy
- Pain, latch or positioning concerns
- Milk supply, weight gain or a baby who seems unsettled
- Pumping, bottles, and returning to work or daycare
Serving families in Gatineau, Hull, Aylmer, Chelsea, Val-des-Monts, Ottawa, Orléans, Kanata and Barrhaven.
Get in touch
Have a question about lactation support or services? Feel free to reach out using the form below. All inquiries are welcome — whether you have a specific concern or simply want more information.
If your baby is unwell or you are worried about your health, contact your doctor or call 811. In an emergency, call 911.
