Antenatal consultation
The preparation for breastfeeding your baby starts long before your baby arrives. The antenatal feeding session offers gentle, practical education to help you feel confident, informed and supported from day one. Together, we explore how breastfeeding works, what to expect in the early days, and simple ways to prepare both physically and emotionally for this next chapter.
You’ll receive a personalised breast and nipple assessment, guidance on positioning and attachment, and tailored advice to help you get feeding off to the very best start.
The session is perfect for first time parents, anyone with a medical history that may make breastfeeding a little more challenging, and those simply wanting a calmer, and smoother experience this time around.
Preparation is key….
What will we cover
How breastfeeding works
Discussing hormones, supply and demand, and what shapes milk production.
What to expect in the first 72 hours
Normal newborn behaviours, cluster feeding, colostrum and sleepy periods.
How to prepare during pregnancy
Gentle breast and nipple care, colostrum harvesting (if appropriate), and creating a feeding plan for birth and after.
Breast and nipple assessment
Identify any anatomical considerations that may affect feeding, with tailored guidance.
Positioning and attachment overview
Practical demonstrations of comfortable holds and how to achieve a deep, effective latch.
Identify early feeding cues
How to spot behaviours that baby is ready to feed.
Understanding milk transfer
Identifying effective feeding and signs that baby is getting enough milk - what is normal vs what is not.
Common early challenges and how to avoid them
Engorgement, sore nipples, hand expressing, pumping basic (if required)
Impact of birth on feeding
Induction of labour, epidural, caesarean section, instrumental delivery - and how to maximise breastfeeding success in these scenarios.
Partner involvement
How your support team can help with feeding, bonding and protecting your rest.
Planning for your postnatal period
Realistic feeding expectations, what support looks like and how to set up your home for success
Supplementing and responsive bottle feeding
If you decide not to exclusively breastfeeding, identifying ways to combine approaches without compromising attachment or supply.
Maternal nutrition and breastfeeding
Practical, sustainable dietary guidance tailored to supporting milk supply, energy, healing and hormone balance
Ongoing support
Guidance on when a little extra guidance can be helpful and how to reach out for support if and when it’s required.
Up to 90 minutes
Virtual £80
Home visit £100
Partner Support Session
This 30-minute virtual session is designed specifically for partners who want to understand how to best support breastfeeding, feel confident in their role, and be part of the feeding journey.
We’ll cover practical ways to help, common challenges, and how to support your partner emotionally and physically during what can be an intense period of transition.
It’s a safe space to ask questions, explore concerns, and gain clarity around how to be involved, supportive and prepared.