Postnatal breastfeeding support

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, bottle feeding and combination feeding support around the Berkshire, Surrey 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.

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 Liz Farrant IBCLC - Lactation consultant, infant sleep consultant
  
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 Tara Caulfield 
 
 
 
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Liz was excellent from the moment I contacted her through to the consultation and follow up. She is friendly, extremely knowledgeable and without her I wouldn’t have been able to continue breastfeeding on one side. I would absolutely recommend Liz for any lactation support. :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Cailean Madden 
 
 
 
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I contacted Liz at the very beginning of my breastfeeding journey with my daughter and I couldn’t be more grateful for her help and support. Liz is a wonderful person and without her support I definitely wouldn’t be 8 months into exclusively breastfeeding my daughter. Liz helped me gain confidence and gave me support on appropriate feeding positions as my daughter got a little older. I felt very as ease with Liz and was able to reach out to her as necessary with any questions I had following our consultations. Thanks Liz! Hannah (posted from my husband’s account as I don’t have a Google email address!)
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Toni Pragov 
 
 
 
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Working with Liz was fantastic - she was informative, compassionate, and extremely knowledgeable. After each session, I left feeling empowered. The support she offered allowed for me to feel more confident in my feeding journey, and this went well beyond breastfeeding! I highly recommend her services to anyone considering breastfeeding.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Megan Roberts 
 
 
 
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I saw Liz when my baby was 6 days old, I was sleep deprived and struggling mentally and physically with breastfeeding. As a first time mum I had no idea what to expect or if what I was experiencing was normal for me and my baby. Liz immediately put me at ease (no mean feat when you’re getting your boobs out in front of a stranger), aside from the great advice which transformed my breastfeeding journey, the biggest thing Liz gave me was confidence - confidence that I was doing well and not failing my baby, and confidence that it would get easier. I am in tears writing this review because I can’t imagine where I would be now if I had not seen Liz! I cannot recommend Liz enough and have told everyone pregnant that I know locally to get themselves booked in with her!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anna-Lisa Walker 
 
 
 
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Liz immediately helped me feel at ease and talked through the issues I was having, providing handy tips to try with my little one. Would definitely recommend for feeding and sleep support
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lindsey Childs Wright 
 
 
 
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Liz was recommended to us by another couple in our NCT group. We decided to ask for her help early on in my breastfeeding journey and very glad we did, rather than persevering through discomfort. Liz was kind and easy to talk to, she explained everything well and had good tips on how to adjust my position and my baby's. She was also attentive on the WhatsApp support messages afterwards. Thank you Liz
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Jasdeep Gorae 
 
 
 
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We honestly can’t recommend Liz highly enough. She supported me and my wife during those very early days with our little boy, and we’re incredibly grateful for everything she did for us.

Leaving hospital with a newborn can feel incredibly overwhelming. Suddenly you’re home, trying to take in so much information while running on very little sleep and wanting to make sure you’re doing everything right. Liz had a brilliant way of breaking everything down, explaining things clearly and calmly, and making it all feel much more manageable.

One of the moments we’ll always remember was Liz helping our little boy latch properly for the first time. She was incredibly patient and reassuring, taking the time to guide us through it rather than making us feel rushed or pressured. That support gave us so much more confidence moving forward.

She was warm, knowledgeable, approachable and genuinely caring throughout. No question ever felt silly, and you could tell that she really cared about us as a family rather than it simply feeling like another appointment.

Our little boy is now 7 months old and doing wonderfully, and looking back, we’re so grateful to have had Liz’s support at a time when we really needed it.

Thank you so much, Liz. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to any new parents, particularly anyone feeling a little overwhelmed after leaving hospital or needing some extra support with feeding. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Lynn Tanev 
 
 
 
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When I reached out to Liz, I was struggling desperately with breastfeeding after many fruitless days in hospital in early postpartum getting a lot of conflicting advise from hospital midwives on feeding, which left me totally overwhelmed. Liz did an assessment of all my concerns and worked actively with me on each one of them - including issues with flat nipples, baby’s latch and breastfeeding positions that could work for us. She also assisted me with how to deal with painful engorgement before her first at home visit with me, and all her guidance worked like a charm. I had a goal to eventually get to a point of exclusive nursing, but because I combo fed in the early days when my baby and I were struggling with latching issues and a painful latch, it took some time to get there - but we are now exclusively nursing, and my baby now completely refuses formula. We wouldn’t have been able to get there without Liz and I truly thank God we were able to get her help. She also so was completely transparent about the number of sessions I’d need and the point at which she could provide maximum value, so it gave me a good idea of what to get on with on my own after our follow up session. My baby is just less than 5 months old, and she has already doubled her birth weight and maintained her growth curve since birth. She is in the 91st percentile. Thank you Liz! ❤️
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Anna Millar 
 
 
 
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Liz was SO helpful, kind and reassuring. After feeling a bit let down in my breastfeeding journey I was keen to learn more and Liz’s expertise and support has meant I feel confident moving forward. 100% recommend!! X
  
 
  
 
 
 
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 Phoebe Homer 
 
 
 
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I booked a Lactation Consultant session with Liz when my son was 5 days old and her support helped shape my breastfeeding journey. Before meeting with Liz all the advice on feeding positions I had received in the hospital were not working for myself and my baby and I was finding it extremely uncomfortable and overwhelming. After my meeting with Liz she was able to suggest a feeding position that worked for me and my baby, as well incredibly helpful guidance. We had a follow up appointment at 6 weeks and Liz was also available to answer any questions via WhatsApp. Liz’s caring and informed approach transformed my breastfeeding experience and overall confidence as a first time mum. I now have a chunky 97th percentile baby, and more importantly complete trust and confidence that my body and my baby know what they’re doing when it comes to breastfeeding. It is thanks to Liz and her support during the vulnerable early days of postpartum, I’m so grateful that I had her to support my breastfeeding journey from the start.
  
 
  
 
 
 
   
 
 
 

How do the home visits work?

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 goals, any 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 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/WhatsApp support, so that you can continue to feel supported and know 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 milk/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 to 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.

Virtual Support

Video consultations, up to 90 minutes in the comfort of your own home, anywhere in the world. Individualised breastfeeding or bottle feeding 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 feeding 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. This 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.

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