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The National Breastfeeding Helpline is open daily 9:30 am - 9:30 pm, tel 0300 100 0212.

Antenatal breastfeeding education

For breastfeeding preparation during pregnancy don't hesitate to contact The Breastfeeding Medicine Clinic in Bristol.

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What is a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)?

A lactation consultant is usually someone from a healthcare background (midwife, health visitor, doctor) who has undertaken many hours supporting breastfeeding parents and babies, has undertaken additional in-depth training in infant feeding, and has sat an IBCLC exam. The exam includes the following areas related to lactation: anatomy and physiology, anthropology, biochemistry, endocrinology, immunology and infectious disease, nutrition, pathology, pharmacology, psychology, sociology, research, and ethics. The IBCLC certification is the highest recognised qualification in breastfeeding. A lactation consultant is trained to support breastfeeding parents to reach their own goals, whatever those may be. We are not anti-formula or bottles; both are useful tools which can support parents to feed their babies. A lactation consultant will listen and gently encourage to help you and your baby to have the positive experience you deserve.

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Why should I see a lactation consultant?

Parents are more likely to stop breastfeeding in the first month when they experience problems with breastfeeding. A lactation consultant has the knowledge and skills to help families to overcome these difficulties thereby enabling them to breastfeed for as long as they want.

Lactation Consultants have specialist skills to support mothers and babies with the more complex issues such as prematurity, twins and multiples, sick babies, poor weight gain, low milk supply, tongue-tie, cleft lip/palate, allergies, reflux, exclusive pumping and breastfeeding after breast surgery.

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What services do you offer?

I offer both in-person appointments at my clinic location and by video. I am not offering home visits currently due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Before baby arrives:

90 minutes session - Antenatal Preparation for Breastfeeding:

A relaxed session with you, your partner and 1 other person to discuss what you can expect in the first 3 months with a newborn baby. The session is tailored to your individual situation and your personal breastfeeding goals. I will also give you additional resources that you can read and view in your own time.

£50.00
90 minutes session - Group Antenatal Preparation for Breastfeeding:

Exactly the same session as above, with up to 5 couples of expectant parents.

£100.00
120 minutes session - Complex Antenatal Preparation:

There are many reasons why you may feel you need extra planning for breastfeeding. For example if you have something in your medical history that may impact on breastfeeding (breast hypoplasia, previous breast surgery, hormone problems). Or it may be that you did not achieve your breastfeeding goals in the past and you want to give yourself the best chance of having a better experience this time. We will “debrief” and unpick any issues that may have contributed to breastfeeding problems and put together a plan for this time.

£60.00

After baby arrives:

60 minutes session - New Baby First Consultation:

A video or clinic appointment for parents who would like infant feeding support. Includes a written feeding plan, any small bits of equipment you may benefit from, 2 weeks of support via whatsapp messaging or telephone. Also includes a private prescription if appropriate.

£50.00
30 minutes session - Follow up consultation:

If you have previously had a consultation with me and would like to discuss the same or a new problem. Often these are questions about starting solid foods or returning to work, but we can discuss anything that you would like to. Includes a private prescription if appropriate.

£25.00
15 minutes session - Prescription only appointment:

If you have previously had a consultation with me and you need a repeat prescription for medication we can discuss this in a brief telephone or video appointment. Occasionally I will request to see you in person so that I can carry out a physical examination of you or your baby.

£10.00
60 minutes session - Free Appointment

I can offer a limited number of free appointments each month to families who genuinely can not afford to pay my fees.
These appointments are particularly for those experiencing complex breastfeeding problems, who have already accessed their local voluntary and NHS services. If the financial side of things is putting you off getting support please get in touch.

FREE

Please note: Appointments that run more than 5 minutes over the allotted duration are charged at £15 per 30 minutes extra.

If you have a complex breastfeeding problem, have already accessed your local voluntary and NHS services, and cannot afford my fees — please email me.