Antenatal Breastfeeding Education
1:1 ANTENATAL SESSION WITH IBCLC LACTATION CONSULTANT
IN PERSON OR VIA VIDEO CALL
Did you know that 8 out of 10 women in the UK stop breastfeeding before they want to? The sharpest drop-off in breastfeeding occurs in the first few days after giving birth and the most common reasons are sore nipples and low milk supply, both of which can usually be prevented as they are most commonly caused by suboptimal positioning and attachment.
This 1:1 session will provide you with the necessary knowledge, skills and realistic expectations of breastfeeding a newborn baby. Led by myself – an experienced practising community midwife and an IBCLC lactation consultant, who feels passionate about providing breastfeeding support and has supported countless new parents during their breastfeeding journeys.
This session is suitable for women who are new to breastfeeding, as well as those who have previously breastfed their babies but have encountered any problems during breastfeeding or need a refresher of breastfeeding skills. The session can be tailored to your specific needs if required.
Partners are welcome (free of charge) and encouraged to attend as they can be a great support in the early days!
Suitable from 26 weeks of pregnancy.
This antenatal breastfeeding education session can either take place in person at my Wymondham clinic or as a live online video call from the comfort of your own home. Please contact me to enquire about availability.
IN PERSON SESSION | £100 (1 hour duration)
LIVE ONLINE SESSION | £90 (1 hour duration)
Antenatal breastfeeding education - details
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1:1 session (in person or video call)
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Duration - 1 hour
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Suitable for anyone who has not attended one of my full antenatal courses and wishes to only do the breastfeeding part of the course or for anyone who has previously breastfed but has encountered any difficulties
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Also suitable as a breastfeeding or combi-feeding refresher
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Suitable from 26 weeks gestation
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Includes a useful information handout via email.
The in-person sessions take place at my clinic based at Caley's apothecary in Wymondham (near Silfield CO-OP)
You will learn how to recognise your baby’s feeding cues, how to position and attach the baby to the breast effectively and how to recognise that your baby is feeding well and taking in enough milk. During the in-person sessions you will be able to practise holding a newborn baby by using a weighted doll (you are welcome to use a teddy for practising during the video call), different feeding positions, correct positioning and attachment and learn how to harvest colostrum. You will be able to ask as many questions as you like during the session.
What clients say...
"Andrea is amazing!! If it wasn’t for her spending so much time helping me with with my baby girl’s latch and helping me to nail the rugby hold, I wouldn’t have carried on!! 3 months breastfeeding now. Eternally thankful!"
