PROFESSIONAL BREASTFEEDING
SUPPORT – IBCLC

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My services for you

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the highest accredited healthcare professionals specialised in breastfeeding.

I am a healthcare professional specialised in the clinical management of breastfeeding and human lactation, with a precise Code of Professional Conduct, strict international standards of both competence and ethics.

I assist you in this intimate and delicate phase by respecting your requests and wishes, without judgement.

Why choosing an IBCLC?

While feeding your baby is natural, it’s certainly not easy. I can provide you with the right support in full compliance with scientific evidence and by meeting your feeding goals.

What is it for?

Both during pregnancy, to be well prepared before the arrival of your baby, and after the birth for whatever problems arise.

How does it work?

Starting with an active listening and utilising a comprehensive approach, we will decide together your care plan based on your needs and wishes that will satisfy you and your baby.

What differentiates an IBCLC from other practitioners

IBCLCs are required to follow international standards of both competence and ethics (Code of Professional Conduct and The WHO International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes) to protect the public. The rigorous professional standards required by the IBLCE (the Qualification Examination Board) are the characteristics that distinguish the IBCLCs from other breastfeeding supporters. IBCLCs, with a thorough clinical observation, active listening of your history and wishes and emphatic support, inform you about the clinical management of breastfeeding and agrees, with your full cooperation, on the best and most feasible strategy for you at that moment in your life.

When to request an IBCLC consultation

During pregnancy

To learn more about breastfeeding and how to get off to a good start. To best achieve your feeding goals, I recommend an initial consultation during pregnancy. Covered topics:

Benefits of breastfeeding
How breast milk is produced
Routine hospital procedures, types of birth and their effect on breastfeeding
Effective positioning and attachment
How to recognise if baby is getting enough milk
Feeding patterns
Expressing (Manual and using a pump)
Common circumstances in early days

After your baby is born

Get off to a good start even if you decide to use artificial milk
Latching and positioning support, preventing sore nipples, optimisation of milk production, recommendations for practical management of breastfeeding or bottle
Painful breastfeeding/ Sore nipples
How to recognise if baby is getting enough milk
How to preserve a good lactation in case of separation from your baby, twins, preterm or ill babies, cleft lip and/or palate
To resolve cracked nipples, engorgement and other problems
Transition from bottle/mix feeding to an exclusive breastfeeding and increase your milk supply
Choosing a breast pump
Milk storage
During weaning
Manage your return to work and maintain your milk supply
In case of illness of the mother or the baby whilst breastfeeding
History of breast problems or surgeries
Termination of breastfeeding

As an IBCLC I can assist you also with more complex breastfeeding challenges, including:

Adoptive nursing
Breastfeeding without birthing
Breast refusal
Breast refusal post frenulotomy
Cleft lip / cleft palate
Colic
Cultural issues
Dealing with criticism
Disabled mothers or babies
Failure to thrive
LGBTQI+ families and chestfeeding
Low milk supply
Medications

Milk banking and milk sharing
Nursing during pregnancy
Nursing multiples
Overactive letdown
Post partum depression
Premature babies
Pumping issues
Reduction and augmentation surgeries
Reflux
Relactation
Sexual abuse
Sore breasts – mastitis, plugged ducts, abscesses
Suckling difficulties
Surgery
Tandem nursing
Tongue tie
Yeast/thrush

What is included in your consultation

Active listening of your specific need/problem
Collecting all useful information (yours and your baby medical history, pregnancy history, type of birth etc)
A thorough observation and assessment of your breastfeeding technique
Breast assessment
An infant oral anatomy and sucking assessment
Latching and positioning help
Baby’s weight check, if required
Answer to any breastfeeding questions you may have
Tips and information for practical management of breastfeeding
A feeding plan tailored to your needs to help you reach YOUR breastfeeding goals, taking into consideration your lifestyle, circumstances and preferences

ONLINE PREGNANCY CONSULTATION

1 hour long. To learn more about breastfeeding before your baby is born and how to get off to a good start

STUDIO PREGNANCY CONSULTATION

1 hour long. To learn more about breastfeeding before your baby is born and how to get off to a good start

FIRST STUDIO CONSULTATION

About 1 hour and half long. A telephone follow-up appointment after 2-3 days and a ‘keep in touch’ service for 2 weeks via WhatsApp are included in the cost of the first visit. You will also receive a detailed clinical report of what was discussed and our agreed plan via email.

FOLLOW-UP STUDIO CONSULTATIONS

If necessary, a further appointment will be arranged.

FIRST HOME CONSULTATION

FOLLOW-UP HOME CONSULTATIONS

If necessary, a further home visit will be arranged.