Many mums believe breastfeeding is either something you can do or you can’t, it either hurts or it doesn’t, you either make enough milk or you don’t; this is simply not true. Antenatal education can prevent many common problems occurring at all; helping you to avoid sore nipples or low milk supply, rather than having to resolve issues if they arise – without really understanding why or how they happen. We therefore offer a range of antenatal options: 1. One To One Home Packages: Confidential, relaxed support in the comfort of your own home.
Breastfeeding Lowdown: The chance to ask anything (and everything) you ever wanted to know! This is a single session aimed at mums who want to familiarise themselves with the basics of breastfeeding, or perhaps are even undecided about whether they want to try it at all! As with all our support options, this is an evidence based look at the differences between feeding methods – to help you make an informed choice. We discuss common myths, old wives tales and lifestyle e.g. the truth about diet, alcohol and caffeine and topics such as dads helping out with the feeding, exclusive or combination feeding, pacifiers, how frequently should baby need feeding and more! Price: 1 1/2 hour home visit – £50. Mileage surcharges may apply for some areas therefore please contact us for confirmation. We take bookings from 12 weeks, recommending the sessions take place between around weeks 20-30 of your pregnancy; this allows payment to be made in installments, spreading the cost.
Breastfeeding How To: the natural progression from the lowdown above; this single session covers everything you need to know to get everything off to the best start. What impacts on how easy breastfeeding is and support developing a “breastfeeding birth-plan”; what to expect in the early days/weeks, not just in terms of breastfeeding but also sleep and normal newborn behaviour. How to avoid painful nipples, tell if baby is getting enough and what is/isn’t a concern. As with all our options there will be time for discussion and for you to ask anything you want to know. Price: 1 1/2 hour home visit – £50. Mileage surcharges may apply for some areas therefore please contact us for confirmation. We take bookings from 12 weeks, recommending the sessions take place between around weeks 20-30 of your pregnancy; this allows payment to be made in installments, spreading the cost.
First time mum, bump to baby package: This covers everything a first time mum needs to know to get breastfeeding off to the best start, and we support you every step of the way. It includes both the breastfeeding low down and how to described above, and also includes two further 1-2-1 postnatal visits: A “birth visit”, to take place as soon after birth as you wish, to discuss any new concerns or questions you have. If labour has not gone as smoothly as planned, we can also help at this early stage to help overcome any new challenges that may arise. A further follow up postnatal visit at your convenience. Price: £175. Mileage surcharges may apply for some areas therefore please contact us for confirmation. We take bookings from 12 weeks, recommending the sessions take place between around weeks 20-30 of your pregnancy; this allows payment to be made in installments, spreading the cost.
Second + time mum debrief: The chance to discuss or debrief your previous breastfeeding experiences. Aimed at mums who perhaps had a difficult start to breastfeeding a previous baby, or struggled so much they decided to stop breastfeeding entirely, or maybe formula fed from the start – depending upon your circumstances this is tailored to suit you. Our nonjudgmental supporters can help to work through what may have impacted last time, answer any questions you have and offer suggestions tailor made to your situation that can help get breastfeeding off to the best possible start this time around.
Price: 1 1/2 hour home visit – £50. Mileage surcharges may apply for some areas therefore please contact us for confirmation. We take bookings from 12 weeks, recommending the sessions take place between around weeks 20-30 of your pregnancy; this allows payment to be made in installments, spreading the cost.
Second + time mum bump to baby package: This package is aimed at mums who perhaps had a difficult start to breastfeeding a previous baby, or struggled so much they decided to stop breastfeeding entirely, or maybe formula fed from the start – depending upon your circumstances this is tailored to suit you. It includes two antenatal visits; the first includes an experience debrief – to discuss birth and your experiences with your last child. Our nonjudgmental supporters can help to work through what may have impacted last time, answer any questions you have and offer suggestions tailor made to your situation that may help. We also cover relevant material from the first time mum package outlined above.
Price: £175. Mileage surcharges may apply for some areas therefore please contact us for confirmation. We take bookings from 12 weeks, recommending the sessions take place between around weeks 20-30 of your pregnancy; this allows payment to be made in installments, spreading the cost.
2. Group Sessions: Small relaxed group sessions.
The Breastfeeding Lowdown and How-To may also be available in small group sessions in your area.
Please contact us for further information or to discuss availability. Price £20 Upgrades: If parents have a stand alone session @ £50 and then decide to upgrade to a bump to birth package, £40 will be deducted from total cost. All include free email and telephone support.
