Postnatal Consultation
Those first days and weeks with a new baby can feel overwhelming, especially if feeding is painful, stressful or not going as you had hoped. This postnatal consultation offers calm, evidence-based breastfeeding support tailored to both you and your baby, helping you feel more confident, supported and reassured in your feeding journey.
As an experienced Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I provide specialist infant feeding support across Bath, Bradford-on-Avon, Trowbridge, Frome and the surrounding Wiltshire and Somerset areas, both in the comfort of your home and virtually.
Together, we will take a holistic look at your feeding journey so far, including your birth experience, your feeding goals and any challenges you may be facing. My approach is always compassionate, non-judgemental and individualised, recognising that every parent and baby relationship is unique.
A full feeding assessment allows us to explore what may be contributing to feeding difficulties, whilst creating a realistic and supportive plan that protects your wellbeing, supports your feeding goals and helps your baby feed comfortably and effectively.
Whether you are looking for reassurance, practical feeding support or more specialist lactation guidance, my aim is to help you feel calm, informed and supported every step of the way.
What we will cover
Yours and your baby’s birth and health story
Gaining a clear understanding of your baby’s journey so far, including any factors that may influence feeding.
Assess feeding progress to date
A gentle debrief of your breastfeeding or bottle-feeding experience and exploring the wins and challenges.
Completely tailored support
Guidance centred entirely around your concerns, goals and your baby’s needs.
Breastfeeding positioning and latch coaching
Support and guidance on how to achieve a deep, comfortable latch that protects your nipples and improves milk transfer
Full feeding observation
A thorough review of a full feed so I can assess you baby’s behaviour, latch swallowing and feeding effectiveness.
Maternal breast assessment
Checking for signs of engorement, blocked ducts, nipple trauma, mastitis patterns or anything that may be impacting comfort or milk flow.
Baby oral assessment
Evaluating you baby’s oral anatomy, and function, including tongue movement, palate shape, and overall coordination.
Milk transfer assessment
Ensuring your baby is feeding efficiently
Weight monitoring
Tracking your baby’s growth and helping you understand what healthy gain looks like
Feeding goals & practical strategies
Guidance to help you work towards the feeding journey you want - whether breastfeeding exclusively, pumping, bottle feeding, or a combination of these.
Bottle feeding advice
Support with paced-feeding, and creating smooth combination feeding routines
Maternal nutrition & wellbeing
Discussions around nutrition that supports milk production, healing, energy levels, and your overall postpartum recovery.
Returning to breastfeeding
Supportive steps if you’d like to restart or rebuild breastfeeding
Any other questions or queries…
No rush, no judgement - just personalised answers and reassurance every step of the way!
Additionally included:
Pre consultation intake form - to help me understand your situation and make the most of our time together
A personalised feeding assessment and plan - sent following the session via email, tailored to you and your baby
1 week of WhatsApp support - following the consultation for any questions or updates (via voice notes or text)
Up to 2 hours - Personalised Feeding Assessment
Virtual - £120
Home visit - £160
Please note - Home visits within 20 minutes drive time from Bradford on Avon are included in the consultation fee. For appointments further afield, a small travel cost may apply.
Follow Up Support - £60/hour
(For existing clients who have previously had a consultation)
Out of hours support available:
Evenings and weekends - additional £10 per hour of support
Bank Holidays - additional £20 per hour of support