Postnatal Breastfeeding support

Now your baby has arrived

Once your baby has made his or her entrance into the world, I can give you confidence for your feeding journey in a number of different ways.

One-to-One Breastfeeding Support Home Visit

Session lasting around 90 minutes

£125 home visit (£115 virtual)

Breastfeeding can be one of the most wonderful experiences to share with your baby. However, when things aren’t going smoothly, it can be incredibly distressing. Many mums sadly get to the stage of dreading the next feed. But it really doesn’t have to be that way.

I offer one-to-one Breastfeeding Support sessions, where I come to visit you in your own home. In these:

· We discuss how feeding is going, as well as discussing your experiences during pregnancy and birth

· You show me how you’re currently feeding, so I can see your challenges first-hand. I always watch a full feed so that I can really understand what you’re experiencing.

· I offer advice about how to address any concerns, and together we make a plan about how you will confidently move forward on your breastfeeding journey

· I conduct an oral assessment of your baby, if I feel it would be helpful

After the session, I share a written summary of our meeting, including an action plan. This gives you something to refer back to whenever you need it.

I follow-up with you 2-3 business days later to see how things are going. You also have access to me over What’s App for a further 2 weeks to ask any questions you may have.

These one to one sessions can also be tailored to returning-to-work or introducing solid foods alongside breastmilk.

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-Price based on visit within 15 miles of Woking. For visits further afield, please contact me for a quote.

-Longer appointments will be charged at £30 per 30 minutes of additional time.

-For further support after your initial consultation, I offer follow up 60-minute home visits for a reduced price of £80 (£70 virtual), when booked within 4 weeks of your initial appointment.

-I also offer an additional 2 weeks of WhatsApp text support for £45.

-Bespoke packages are available, including weekly visits for the weeks after birth. Contact me to discuss.

Bundles

Why not bring together Preparing for Breastfeeding with my One-to-One Breastfeeding Support Home Visit for a 10% discount. Ideal as a gift or to ensure you’re prepared.

One-to-One Breastfeeding Support in your Pocket £55

Text support via WhatsApp (not videocall) for 2 weeks. Perfect for general breastfeeding support and a more budget-friendly option. Videos or pictures of baby feeding can be sent to help me provide the best advice possible. I guarantee to reply within 24 hours, though between 8am-10pm, it is likely to be much quicker. You will need to complete my Consent and Registration form before support can commence.

One-to-One Breastfeeding Support Phone Call £60 (£50 for Doulas)

Up to 60 minutes of support scheduled at a time that is mutually convenient. This option is perfect for parents and birth workers/doulas alike. Anyone wanting to pick the brains of an IBCLC.

For parents this is suitable for any stage of your journey, where we can discuss the questions or concerns you may have.

For birth workers/doulas, we can discuss current feeding situations or I can provide some advice on a previous situation.

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Postnatal Workshops (£25 per person, babies free!)

As well as my one-to-one services, I also run a number of postnatal courses. These include Introducing Solids, Breastfeeding & Returning to Work as well as Stopping Breastfeeding. All are designed to share my skills and expertise to help you navigate the journey of being a mother. If you are interested in any of these courses, please contact me to find out more or see below.

My next workshop is Breastfeeding and Returning to Work on Thursday 6th March, 10.15-11.45

Are you breastfeeding and planning your return to work?  Worried about how to manage it? Help is at hand!

Join my ‘Breastfeeding and Returning to Work’ workshop. As a Certified Lactation Consultant, I’ll take you through the practicalities, the benefits and the legal side in a safe, supportive space. You’ll come away with the knowledge and the confidence to balance breastfeeding and work successfully. And you’ll meet like-minded people to share thoughts and tips – as well as a cuppa and some cake!

This in-person workshop will be held at United Reformed Church, White Rose Lane, Woking in the Lounge. It’s a lovely warm cosy room with plenty of space for the babies to crawl and play.

Baby Massage and 4th Trimester Support Postnatal Course

Together with Karen from Samanya Yoga, we support mums with a 6-week Baby Yoga and 4th Trimester Support course. In this course:

· Karen, a qualified yoga teacher, teaches you the skills of baby massage to aid digestion, promote sleep and increase the wonderful bond between you and your baby

· As a qualified midwife and International Certified Board Lactation Consultant, I lead discussion on topics around feeding, postnatal rehabilitation, self-care and wellbeing

The course provides a wonderful combination of physical interaction with your baby, coupled with knowledge to tackle some of the trickier sides of being a new mum. Karen and I love seeing mums grow in confidence through the course, coming away with skills for the months and years to come. You receive a bottle of oil and a massage booklet, as well as a certificate at the end.

Suitable from birth onwards.

Group Breastfeeding Support at Woking Breastfeeding Café

I jointly run the FREE weekly Woking Breastfeeding Café, every Monday at 10am-12pm at United Reformed Church in Woking. This is a drop-in support session for anyone giving, or wanting to give, human milk to their baby or child. Advice is completely free – the church just suggest a small donation for the venue.

Every week there will be between one and three of us available to provide advice – myself as a International Certified Board Lactation Consultant, a breastfeeding counsellor and a breastfeeding peer support. Check out our Instagram profile for the latest information.

You don’t need to book, so just come down for breastfeeding help or to meet likeminded mums!