My services
Most mothers stop breastfeeding before they want to. The most common reason this is mothers experiencing pain during breastfeeding. The most common reason for this pain is that babies are not well attached at the breast. Unicef UK describes; “a key aspect of improving breastfeeding rates is the provision of face-to-face, ongoing and predictable support.” I am based in Barnes SW13 and offer such face to face support via home or hospital visits. My services include:
Post-natal visits to your home or in the hospital -typically 60-90 minutes, £90 per hour
Practical and emotional support infant feeding support in your home, encompassing:
getting breastfeeding started, positioning and latching techniques
Addressing common concerns - pain, sore nipples, low weight gain, low milk supply and engorgement
Mixed feeding, combining bottles and breastfeeding
Expressing breast milk
Ante-natal visits to prepare you for your feeding journey - 2 hours, £180
Meeting your baby and establishing breastfeeding
Attaching your baby
Responsive feeding
Bottle feeding and expressing
Understanding if feeding is going well
Common problems and concerns
Sessions on transitioning to solid food and stopping breastfeeding - 2 hours, £180
Introducing solid food
Milk feeds
Solid foods
Baby led weaning
Allergies and safety
Nuts