This package is for you if:
You are determined to breastfeed
You understand and accept that breastfeeding is an Art and it needs patience to master
You are prepared to devout the time and energy in the first six weeks after the birth of your baby to practice this skill
You live in Greater London
OR
You had a previous experience of trying to breastfeed and feel as though you didn’t get the skilled help you needed and would like to try again
The All inclusive breastfeeding package includes dedicated breastfeeding support in both your own home and the hospital. The programme has been designed to last the duration of the ultra-important first six weeks after your baby is born.
1 introduction appointment via phone
6 Breastfeeding support appointments (up to 2 hours per visit)
Ongoing 24 hour phone support calls during the first six weeks
Our first phone appointment where we will discuss your thoughts and feelings about breastfeeding. We will discuss where you are in your breastfeeding journey and we will make arrangements for our 1st in person session.
Your first breastfeeding appointment after your baby is born will take place as soon as your baby is born, within the first 24 hours of birth or in the days and weeks following birth. In this appointment I will show you how to initiate skin to skin contact, biological nurturing and laid back breastfeeding. We will focus on helping your baby to get a nice deep latch and if it is necessary I will teach you how to hand express your breastmilk and cup/syringe feed if needed. I will encourage and motivate you at each visit.
At this next breastfeeding appointment I will show you more positioning and attachment techniques and how to help guide your baby to your breast. I will continue to show you laid back breastfeeding, biological nurturing and discuss ways to sleep safely next to your baby while you establish your milk supply. We will talk about continuing to establish your milk supply.
At this appointment I will also show you side lying and I will introduce you to few other positions. We will talk about milk supply, expressing, sleep and everything you need to know about breastfeeding.
On this visit with you I will discuss ways to regulate your, by now, abundant milk supply. I will continue to support and encourage you as you may be feeling overwhelmed and fatigued. I will discuss sore nipples, mastitis, plugged ducts and how to overcome these and other common issues that may arise along the way.
I will visit you and in this appointment I will introduce you to several more breastfeeding positions. I will also teach you baby-wearing as a way to keep your bay close to you at all times while you are regulating your milk supply. I will bring a sling and explain how to use baby wearing to complement breastfeeding. By now you will be breastfeeding well and will feel confident and empowered on your breastfeeding journey.
I will visit you for the final time. I will give you some top tips for dealing with night feeds and how to get more sleep. We will discuss going forward as a breastfeeding family and how to make breastfeeding work for everyone. At the end of our time together, you will feel happy with your breastfeeding experience and full of confidence to carry on for as long as you choose. You will be the expert of your baby.