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 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.

I began my training as a breastfeeding counsellor in 2011 and supported mothers in local health clinics and children's centres on a voluntary basis, qualifying in 2013.  My passion for guiding breastfeeding mothers ensures I keep learning.  Since then, I deepen my knowledge by reading up to date and evidence based books, articles and information from online resources and attending study days with lactation consultants and breastfeeding experts - so that I keep the information I give as current and relevant as possible.  I have also broadened my knowledge on infant feeding in general, including bottle and formula feeding and can support you with optimal bottle and formula feeding.  As an infant feeding counsellor who advocates for parental choice, I will provide a listening ear and non-judgemental support.

HOME VISITS AFTER BIRTH

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

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).

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.

Workshops: £20 per mother, £30 per couple.

1:1 sessions: £75