Breastfeeding preparation Classes/Antenatal Consultation
Preparation is to key to success. I specialise in providing expert infant feeding preparation classes and individual preparation consultations. These classes/consultations provide you with the knowledge and skills to empower you on your breastfeeding journey. Learn valuable tips, techniques, and skills to help you prepare and feel empowered.
Learn about...
- Antenatal harvesting of colostrum
- The value/importance of breastmilk
- How breast milk is made
- Supply and demand
- Breastfeeding in the first hours/days
- Feeding cues
- Optimal positioning for most effective and comfortable feeds
- Signs that baby is getting enough
- Normal baby behaviour
- How to prepare for possible challenges
- Supports and resources
- Individual care plan
Partners/support persons are very welcome and encouraged to join.
Cost: €140
🕒 90 - 120 minutes
Receipts can be provided as most health insurance companies will reimburse some or all of the cost of these services
One to One Lactation Consultation
During our consultation, I offer expert support, guidance and personalised solutions to address your breastfeeding challenges. Together we can construct a successful feeding journey for you and your baby.
- Personalised non-judgemental support & guidance
- Breastfeeding in the early days & establishing your milk supply
- Optimal positioning and latch for comfort and effective feeding
- Troubleshooting challenges
- Working with you to create a sustainable individualised feeding plan
Cost: €160 (includes a follow up phone call/text)
🕒90 - 120 minutes
Receipts can be provided as most health insurance companies will reimburse some or all of the cost of these services
Pumping Support
Pump talk can be a whole new language, I'm here to offer you expert advice on hand expressing/use of breast pumps/flange sizing, handling, storage, and transport of breastmilk.
My Pumping Support service provides expert guidance on choosing the right breast pump for you, flange sizing and correct storage and transport of breastmilk.
- How to pump
- Types of pumps
- How to use your breast pump
- When to pump
- Hand expressing
- Flange fitting
- Proper storage of breastmilk
- Techniques to enhance milk supply
- Expert guidance and individualised care plan devised
Cost: €160 (Includes follow up phone call/text)
🕒90 - 120 minutes
Receipts can be provided as most health insurance companies will reimburse some or all of the cost of these services
Paced bottle feeding /bottle refusal & weaning Support
Whether you are bottle feeding while trying to transition your baby to the breast, bottle feeding while weaning from breastfeeding or if you are experiencing bottle refusal, booking a consultation will empower you. It will help you make informed decisions to best suit you and your baby.
Cost: €160 (Includes follow up phone call/text)
🕒90 - 120 minutes
Receipts can be provided as most health insurance companies will reimburse some or all of the cost of these services