Infant Feeding Support

Rebecca Geddes, IBCLC

REGISTERED MIDWIFE & LACTACTION CONSULTANT(she/her)

Hi, I’m Rebecca. I am a Registered Midwife and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I am honoured to care for you after the birth of your baby. It is my goal for you to feel safe and heard, and I take a kind, trauma-informed approach with all my clients.

  • Since graduating from UBC’s Midwifery Program I have practised midwifery all across rural and remote B.C., as well as in remote communities across Canada’s northern territories. Now, I gratefully live and practise on the beautiful territory of the Lekungwen-speaking people.

    I have a diverse background in midwifery, science, fine arts, sexual health education, and teaching. I have also been fortunate to travel globally for my education. In Australia, I obtained my Masters of Fine Arts and my Cabinetry Certification. Additionally, I co-founded an arts centre in Sydney, Australia.

    This creative work combined advocacy and my passion for mindful community, which has evolved into the way I practise as a full-time midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, clinical preceptor and sessional teaching faculty at UBC’s Faculty of Midwifery. Teaching is a cornerstone of my practice as I feel it is essential that we mentor and support the next generation of health care professionals to provide compassionate, thorough and patient-centred care. 

    When not catching babies, I can be found in coveralls making art, listening to records or sipping a cup of coffee. I am excited to meet and work with you!

Feeding your baby can be one of the most rewarding parts of new parenthood, and one of the most challenging. Whether you're preparing before your baby arrives, working through a rocky start, or looking for support weeks down the road, the Magnolia Team is here for you. Our infant feeding consultants are available to offer personalized, judgment-free care for families at every stage of the feeding journey.

What an infant feeding expert can help you with:

Prenatal consults: For example, for anyone with a history of breast or chestfeeding challenges, breast surgery, expecting twins, anticipating a baby needing feeding support in the NICU, or wanting to induce lactation.

Postpartum consults: For example, anyone experiencing challenges like nipple pain, milk supply issues, slow weight gain for baby, or babies born preterm and/or with health challenges, and needing extra support.

How to work with an IBCLC

If you are pregnant or less than 6 weeks postpartum, please reach out to your Registered Midwife, Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse or Registered Social Worker for a referral to the Infant Feeding Team ( Magnolia Team).

Here is the form they will need.

If you need assistance with the referral process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office at 778-400-3073.

What to expect during a consultation

Every feeding journey is unique. Our sessions provide a supportive space to address your concerns and guide you through each milestone. Whether you prefer the comfort of an in-person visit or the convenience of a virtual consultation, we offer flexible options tailored to your family's needs. We believe that feeding your baby should be a happy time, not a stressful one. Our goal is to give you the right tools and support so you can feel confident as you move forward.

Meet the Magnolia Team

Karly Keeping, LPN, IBCLC, PIDP

BOARD CERTIFIED LACTATION CONSULTANT (she/her)

Karly is a nurse and board-certified lactation consultant based in Northern British Columbia. With a diverse background in healthcare and a lifelong passion for helping others, she specialized in human lactation to bridge the gap in postpartum support. Her approach combines the clinical precision of a nurse with the specialized skills of an IBCLC, ensuring that families receive the highest level of evidence-based care.

  • Holding a Provincial Instructor Diploma, Karly is also an educator at heart, dedicated to simplifying the complexities of infant feeding for parents of all backgrounds.

Taylor Semchuk

CERTIFIED BREASTFEEDING SPECIALIST (she/her)

SEEING CLIENTS AT ROSEHIPS MIDWIFERY FROM JANUARY 2026

Shadowing Rebecca Geddes, IBCLC in June

Taylor is Vancouver Island born-and-raised. She is a student getting her shadowing hours to be an internal board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC). She has a background in medical office administration. When she's not working she can be found chasing her toddler around, riding her e-bike or cooking vegetarian food.

  • Taylor has a passion for providing accessible, inclusive care for all types of families.

    From January 2026, she will start seeing private-pay postpartum clients as well as those beyond 6 weeks.