Struggling with breastfeeding? Sore and damaged nipples?
I provide individualised and nurturing support with any breastfeeding challenges you may be experiencing, whilst you are in the comfort of your own home
Breastfeeding support around the Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire borders
Home visit for feeding support, up to 90 minutes in the comfort of your own home.
Individualised breastfeeding support, tailored to your needs.
Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to learn, in the same way it took us all time and lots of encouragement and confidence building when we learnt how to walk. Even if you have breast fed a baby before, each baby is a new little individual and they need to learn their way with the feeding too. There can be many challenges that prevent this natural process from working as well as can be.
This is where I can help. I can come and see you in the comfort of your own home to provide specialist and individualised breastfeeding support, guiding you and your baby to learn this new skill.
What happens during a breastfeeding/feeding support consultation
Each consultation is individual and adaptive to your needs. Prior to my visit, I will email you a registration form to complete, which includes asking for some basic details about your concerns/challenges and any relevant medical history.
Typically, when I arrive, we will begin by having a chat – you telling me your feeding story so far, and us discussing any relevant medical history. We will then move on to you showing me the techniques you have been trying so far. This allows me to see where and how best to support you. As with any new baby though, sometimes things do not always go to plan and your baby will be asking to feed as soon as I arrive. In which case we focus on the feed first and the chatting comes after when your little one is calmer.
Consultations typically last 60-90 minutes and include summary notes that I leave with you. These notes detail what we discuss and any plan we may make together. If there are any supportive resources for further information then I will send these to you either via WhatsApp or email. The consultation also includes 2 weeks text/email/WhatsApp support, so you can continue to feel supported and know that you have an opportunity to ask any more questions you may have.
If needed, you can book a 60 minute follow up consultation. These are shorter appointments because we already know each other and are building on your progress. Please do also take a look at my bundle packages of care too.
Everyone has different feeding goals and will be on a different journey, so my focus is very much on helping you to get where you want to be. This may be exclusive breastfeeding or it may be combination of breast and expressed/formula.
You tell me your goals and I will share the latest evidence, combined with my knowledge and experience from supporting many breastfeeding families to help you achieve your goals.
There are no right or wrong ways, only the way that feels best for you and your baby.
Please note, home visits are available within a 15 mile radius of Sandhurst, Berkshire.
Live outside of this radius but would like my support? Please look at my virtual support options or, get in touch and I may still be able to help but with added mileage charge of 50p per mile over my 15 miles each way inclusion.
Video consultations, up to 90 minutes in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world. Individualised breastfeeding support, tailored to your needs.
Video consultations can be a fantastic way of getting support where face-to-face may not be possible. For example, if you would like to hire me for breastfeeding support but live over 15 miles from Sandhurst, Berkshire.
As with the face to face appointments, each consultation is individual and adaptive to your needs. Once you have booked your appointment I will email you a registration form to complete, which will include you providing me with some basic details about your journey so far and any particular challenges/concerns you may have. I will also give you some tips and guidance for how to best prepare for our virtual time together.
The consultation will consist of a combination of us having a detailed discussion, along with me observing a feed in order for us to explore your options for overcoming the challenges you are experiencing.
I will send a follow up email after our consultation (within 1 business day) with a detailed outline of what we discussed and links to any relevant resources that I think could support you further.
There are no right or wrong ways, only the way that feels best for you and your baby.
Pricing – Postnatal Services
For feeding support after your baby has been born.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Initial feeding consultation at your home (up to 90 minutes), includes summary notes left with you at the end of consult and 2 weeks text/email/WhatsApp support | £135 |
| Initial feeding consultation online (up to 90 minutes), includes summary notes emailed to you after the consult and 2 weeks text/email/WhatsApp support | £120 |
| Follow up home consult (60 mins) includes a further week of WhatsApp support. Or, you may prefer to block book some follow up visits, see pricing below in Bundle packages. | £79 |
| Follow up virtual consult (60 mins) includes a further week of WhatsApp support | £69 |
| Additional 2 weeks of WhatsApp text support (for those who have had an initial consultation) | £45 |
| Phone call support – up to 60 minutes, scheduled at a mutually convenient time. We can discuss any concerns or questions you may have at any stage of your feeding journey. Please note, there are limitations to this support as I am unable to observe a feed, so this is better suited for troubleshooting along your journey rather than supporting with positioning and attachment concerns. | £70 |
| IBCLC in your pocket, 2 weeks WhatsApp text support – a more budget friendly and flexible way to access expert support. You will be asked to complete my registration form prior to commencing your support. Messages responded to between 8am-6pm, guaranteed response within 6 hours of receiving your message (usually much sooner). | £55 |
Pricing – Bundle packages
Please find options below for my home visit bundles of care to help meet all your feeding journey needs. If you don’t see a package that would suit your needs, then please do get in contact and we can discuss your individual needs and work out a care package together.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Best Beginnings – Nurture – Includes 1 x 90 minute antenatal consultation (scheduled at time of booking), 1 x 90 minute initial postnatal consultation (scheduled within one month of baby’s arrival). | £234 |
| Best Beginnings – Flourish – Includes 1 x 90 minute antenatal consultation (scheduled at time of booking), 1 x 90 minute initial postnatal consultation (scheduled once baby arrives) and 1 x 60 minute follow up postnatal consultation (scheduled within 6 weeks of birth). | £305 |
| Best Beginnings – Grow – Includes 1 x 90 minute Initial postnatal consultation and 1 x 60 minute follow up consultation (booked within 6 weeks of initial consultation). | £193 |
| Best Beginnings – Thrive – Includes 1 x 90 minute Initial postnatal consultation and 2 x 60 minute follow up consultations (booked within 8 weeks of initial consultation) | £264 |
| Best Beginnings – ongoing follow up support – block book some follow up visits 2x 60 minute follow up visits 3x 60 minute follow up visits 4x 60 minute follow up visits To be used as you need within 12 months of booking. Allow at least 48 hours notice for when you would like each appointment. These visits can include discussions around feeding (breast or bottle/starting solids), weaning, returning to work or sleep development, or any other concerns you may have. I can also bring scales for weight checks. | £150 £210 £260 |