Lactation Consultancy
The majority of babies are born knowing how to suck, but occasionally need support with latching at the breast in order to effectively transfer milk. By carrying out a comprehensive breastfeeding assessment and pregnancy, birth, and medical history to help establish an individualized care plan to meet your needs.
During Pregnancy (Antenatal)
The Antenatal period is the ideal time to begin your breastfeeding journey. Preparation before the birth ensures that you are prepared with the knowledge and skills to maximise the chance of successful breastfeeding experience. This can be a virtual or home visit.
Topics covered include:
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Benefit of breastfeeding
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How to get off to a good start
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Skin to skin contact
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How breast milk is made
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How to position and attach your baby to the breast effectively
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Birth and its effect on breastfeeding
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How to know your baby is hungry/satisfied
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Hand expressing/mechanical expressing
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Colostrum harvesting
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Potential challenges and when to get help
After Your Baby is Born (Postnatal)
I can offer home or virtual consultation that would include:​
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A comprehensive breastfeeding assessment using a recognised tool
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Sucking assesment
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Support with positioning and attachment
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An infant oral anatomy assessment/tongue tie assessment (option 2 only)
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A personalised feeding plan (option 2)
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Expert advice on any breastfeeding questions you may have
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Provide essential breastfeeding website links and support group information in your area (option 2)
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ï‚· Agreed follow-ups regarding your personalised feeding needs
Fees
Antenatal visit
This visit usually lasts 60 -90 minutes.
£85 per consultation
Initial Home or Hospital Visit
Option 1: a single home visit for 60 minutes according with the above …£85.00
Option 2: home visit up to 90 minutes with summary care plan and virtual 4 weeks follow up £120
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Follow up Visit
If you have an unresolved or a new breastfeeding challenge you may opt for a follow-up face-to-face
visit. This visit is up to 45 minutes…. £65.00, 45-75 minutes £80.00
Mileage is charged at 50 pence per mile​.
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If you live in Birmingham, I can see you at the following clinic:
22 George Road,
Birmingham,
B15 1 PJ
on selective days between 10am-5pm