Antenatal Consult.
Topics usually covered include:
- Harvesting colostrum.
- What to expect in those early days.
- Establishing supply.
- Achieving an optimal latch.
- Feeding positions.
- What to watch out for: when things may not be going so well & where to get help from.
- Safe storage of breastmilk.
- Combined feeding/ bottles/paced feeding.
- You will get priority for a postnatal consultation should you need one.
- If you’ve had a previous breastfeeding journey that you found difficult, then we will discuss it to ensure it doesn’t impact your future journey.
Postnatal Consult.
- Identify & explore any issues you may be experiencing.
- Assess the latch & attachment
- Take a detailed history of your pregnancy, birth, & aftercare.
- We will also review the baby’s medical & feeding history since birth.
- Devise a care plan in consultation with you, to help you achieve your feeding goals.
- Assessment of your baby, your breasts & a breastfeed.
- Tongue Tie assessment: Carry out an oral assessment & assess tongue function. Refer on to Tongue Tie Practitioner if required.
- Nipple issues.
- Low supply & over supply.
- Prematurity and immature/uncoordinated suck reflex.
- Discuss combination feeding/paced feeding .
Other topics we can cover at this appointment include information on pumping & milk storage, what to expect in the early days/weeks & what is normal Newborn behaviour.
Online Consult.
If an in-person consultation does not suit you, we can arrange a personalised online consultation to cater to your specific needs. For further information, please feel free to reach out to me via email at hello@nourishandnurture.ie or by sending a text to 085-1116851.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have booked an appointment with me, it means that I have reserved time in my schedule for you. A deposit of €50 is required at the time of booking.
If you cancel your appointment with less than 24 hours notice, it will result in an immediate loss of your €50 deposit.
You can cancel or reschedule an appointment by emailing us at hello@nourishandnurture.ie or sending a text to 085-1116851.