Antenatal

Breastfeeding is a learned skill. Prepare yourself now.

I know how overwhelming and stressful it can feel as a first-time mom, especially when it comes to feeding your baby.

• When do I start feeding?
• How long do I feed?
• Will I get the latch right?
• How do I know my baby is eating enough?
• How often do I feed?
• When do I need to pump?

But you don't have to figure it out alone!

By learning the basics ahead of time, you will feel prepared, gain confidence and be excited to feed your baby. We can work together and develop a plan that works for you.

I recommend you book a consultation from 28 weeks onwards so that the information is still fresh.

What to expect at an antenatal breastfeeding session:

• Understand the breast changes that occur during pregnancy
• Learn how your body produces breastmilk
• Learn how to hand-express colostrum
• Discover the benefits of skin-to-skin contact and your baby's first breastfeed
• Appreciate the importance of the golden hour after birth
• Position your baby effectively at the breast to optimise latch
• Know what to expect in the first few days after birth
• Express and store your breastmilk safely and confidently
• Recognise and manage common breastfeeding challenges in the early weeks