Many people say that breastfeeding should be easy and come naturally, but for some mothers it doesn't.  It's important for women to reach out if they are struggling, confused or unsure.  Breastfeeding your baby can be a fulfilling experience with the right support.

 

I have been a qualified breastfeeding counsellor for 12 years.  I have supported over 1000 women in my local area with feeding their babies and now prepare other postnatal doulas to support mothers with their infant feeding ideals.  As an infant feeding counsellor who advocates for parental choice, I will provide a listening ear and non-judgemental support.

 

HOME VISITS AFTER BIRTH

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In this 2 hour session we will explore how breastfeeding is going and troubleshoot immediate problems.  We can also look at the following areas:

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• Watching your baby's own feeding pattern and checking positioning/attachment

• Victoria's SLOWER Breastfeeding Method

• Troubleshooting breastfeeding problems

• Breastfeeding in bed/at night

• Maintaining milk supply

• Expressing and storage of breastmilk

• The long term plan with your own breastfeeding ideals

• Optimal bottle and formula feeding

• I have lots of experience with a multitude of breastfeeding issues including: sore/cracked nipples, flat/inverted nipples, reflux, 'colic', thrush, mastitis, milk supply issues, tongue tie, food intolerances/allergies, oral aversion and insufficient glandular tissue.

 

£60 (for areas that don't require transport). £75 (Areas that are not walking distance).

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BLISSFUL BREASTFEEDING

This bespoke 2 hour antenatal workshop will prepare you for an enjoyable and stress-free breastfeeding journey with your baby.

We will explore the following areas:

antenatal preparation for breastfeeding,

Victoria's SLOWER breastfeeding method

getting off to a good start, how newborns breastfeed

nourishing yourself for breastfeeding and making it enjoyable

what to do if things are not going to plan

involving partners

 

BLISSFUL BOTTLE FEEDING

In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the following areas:

optimal expression and storage of breastmilk, paced bottle feeding

safe preparation of bottles and formula, when an to introduce a bottle, different formula milks

 

SENSATIONAL SOLIDS

In this 2 hour workshop, we will explore the following areas:

when to introduce solids, getting ready for solids, solids options: baby led, adult led, when to give milk, cup feeding, meal plans, which foods to introduce when, foods to avoid, allergies and intolerances

In a follow up 2 hour session in your home, we can prepare a meal and offer it to your baby.

 

1:1 sessions: £75