Lactation
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Kingston Doula: Postnatal Doula, Birth Doula and Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding Support
Antenatal and Postnatal
I am an experienced breastfeeding specialist and IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) supporting clients throughout London and Surrey to reach their infant feeding goals. I have been a volunteer with Kingston Hospital's Infant Feeding Clinic and I have been working in the Infant Feeding Team at Chelsea Westminster NHS Hospital Trust since 2022.
I provide accurate, current and evidence-based information about infant feeding and lactation to the families I support.
I follow up with all my consultations with an extensive written list of links to trusted sources on topics we discussed. I offer ongoing support over WhatsApp after a consultation, and offer follow up consultations at a reduced client fee.
You are not alone
Studies indicate that 80% of women give up breastfeeding before they actually want to. This comes down to a multitude of reasons, such as lack of skilled support, pressure from friends/family, misinformation from providers or others, and a lack of understanding of how breastmilk production and milk supply work.
I will answer your questions, provide education on lactation, offer advice and tips to both parents on how to position you and your baby to optimise a deep, and thus pain free latch, so that feeding is enjoyable, relaxing and fulfilling.
I support the parent's choice, and I will do my best to help them reflect on what is right for them, their baby, and their family.
The Plan Ahead Package
The UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe. We don't live in a breastfeeding culture so we are ten steps back from having that intuitive knowledge we gain by growing up seeing other women breastfeed in public. Plus, what's the 4th trimester really going to be like!?
In this triple session package my goal is to have you feeling more informed, more confident and more grounded in your decisions.
Fee: £375
How it works
First Session
3 hours
We will cover a good foundational knowledge of Breastfeeding so you feel more confident, and your partner feels informed about how to support you. We will look at important topics such as Position and Attachment, what 'good drinking' looks like, how to know whether your baby is getting enough, and much much more.
Additionally, we will look at 6 domains of the 4th trimester and cover:
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supporting the mother;
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supporting the baby;
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supporting the father/partner.
Second Session
1.5 - 2 hours
Once you've had your baby contact me for your 'post birth' Lactation Consultation where we will go over everything that's coming up for you, troubleshoot any issues, and address any optimisation of the position and attachment of baby. We will come up with a plan so that you feel confident.
Third Session
1 -1.5 hours
Review the plan and tweak as needed. Discuss what's going on for you at that point and address any concerns, as well as celebrate your successes.
The ASAP Single Visit Package
Congratulations on the Birth of your baby! You are looking here as you have hit a 'bump in the road' in your feeding journey and need some support.
My consultations are tailored to your needs. I will support you in helping you reach your goals in how you want to feed your baby.
I will listen to you and your baby’s clinical history and then offer to observe a feed, and address your specific need. I provide a thorough assessment of you and your baby’s breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) technique.
Fee: £180 for 1.5 to 2 hours (Follow up visits £90 for up to 1.5hrs)
How it works
First Session
We will discuss:
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Breastfeeding Positions, what's comfortable for you
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Attachment: How to get a good latch (pain free with an effective transfer of milk!)
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What does “good drinking” look like? (Is that swallowing, or just sucking?)
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How do you know your baby is getting enough?
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How to encourage a good milk supply.
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Frequency of feeding, importance of skin to skin, what are reasonable expectations, and normal infant behaviour
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Pumping and paced bottle feeding
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An infant oral assessment, if required
Personalised Plan
I will follow up our session with a detailed plan covering all we discussed and include trusted resources for troubleshooting as well information for practical management of breastfeeding.
Ongoing Support
You will be able to contact me via WhatsApp whenever you need. for up to two weeks after our consultation.
The ASAP Plus Follow-up Package
It's all about continuity of support, and seeing you through your journey.
My consultations are tailored to your needs. I will support you in helping you reach your goals in how you want to feed your baby.
I will listen to you and your baby’s clinical history and then offer to observe a feed, and address your specific need. I provide a thorough assessment of you and your baby’s breastfeeding (or bottle feeding) technique.
Fee: £360
How it works
3 Sessions
3 Visits total:
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First visit: 1.5-2hrs
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2nd and 3rd visit: 1-1.5 hrs
Include a follow up email with links to trusted sources for topics we discuss,
plus ongoing WhatsApp support.
Following-up
We will use your second and third visits to follow up with any changes to your plan, tweak anything as necessary, and go through any new questions or issues that may have arose as time has progressed.
Ongoing Support
I will follow up all our sessions with a detailed plan covering all we discussed and include trusted resources for troubleshooting as well information for practical management of breastfeeding.
Why choose an IBCLC?
IBCLCs are regulated by the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners and work within a code of professional conduct and are subject to disciplinary procedure.
The IBCLC credential is internationally recognised and has strict and rigorous requirements to obtain it. Just to qualify to sit the exam for the qualification we have to complete:
95 hours
of lactation education, including five hours focused on communication skills
14
Health Science courses
2 hours
of World Health Organisation (WHO) code education
1000 hours
of clinical practice with the mother-baby in a supervised appropriate setting
We are also required to recertify every 5 years. As a result, IBCLCs are highly experienced, and highly trained to help parents and babies to breastfeed. We can help with both basic and complex breastfeeding challenges.
I am a member of Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB), a registered charity working to improve the health and wellbeing of families through advocacy and expert IBCLC breastfeeding care.
IBCLC Certification Number: L-316448
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