Antenatal
Be prepared so you can have the Best Start to Breastfeeding!
Breastfeeding preparation sessions while you are pregnant are fantastic to educate you and help you build confidence for those first few hours, days and weeks after you have had the baby.
Childbirth can be an overwhelming time and having the knowledge and tools to know what to expect with breastfeeding is essential to getting off to the best start!
Your milk has all the nutritional requirements your baby needs for the first 6 months and understanding how breastfeeding works from the very first feed can prevent many emotional and physical challenges.
Breastfeeding education in pregnancy is recommended for ALL new mums to be, BUT highly recommended highly for anyone who has had:
- Previous breast surgery (including augmentation/reduction)
- Flat/inverted nipples
- Previous breastfeeding issues
- Multiples
- Hormonal issues
- Diabetes
We provide 1 on 1 sessions in person (Perth) or via Telehealth.
Each session is individualised to your needs/wishes.
Ante natal services – education in pregnancy
- One to one breastfeeding education session
- Individualised to your needs/wishes
- Breast changes in pregnancy/first few days after you have had the baby
- How milk production works
- Colostrum vs Milk
- Breastfeeding positions
- Basic principles of position and attachment at the breast
- Common breastfeeding challenges
- Engorgement
- How to express – antenatal and postnatal
We’ll address the commonly asked questions:
What is normal?
How does milk change from colostrum to "milk"?
How do I prevent damaged nipples?
How many times does a baby feed in the first few weeks?
How long does a feed take? One side or both? What is a let down?
What are feeding cues?
When should I pump?
How do I know my baby is getting enough?
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How to get started?
Consultation Options
 Prep for Breastfeeding sessions
This comprehensive consult includes a full discussion about what to expect in the first few hours, days and weeks, including individual assessment and discussion about your breast health, gynaecological health, pregnancy, and plans for breastfeeding.
Group sessions include a full discussion of what to expect, in a small group environment ( maximum 4 couples) and a safe space to ask any general breastfeeding questions. An individual assessment is not performed.
One Time Session
In this session, we discuss the “basics” of breastfeeding, positioning and attachment, normal expectations in the the early days, and cover any factors that may impact supply or contribute to any challenges.
We teach you how to hand express and collect colostrum, how to navigate the first few hours and days after you have had your baby.
These can be held in clinic or via telehealth.
We also call you once you have had your baby to follow up and check in!
$230
Multi Session Packages
Multiple sessions are often required to consolidate feeding.
This can be booked and paid as a block of 3 consults; one prep session and 2 x postnatal breastfeeding sessions plus regular email / phone support in the first 6 weeks to answer all your questions and provide continuity whilst you are establishing breastfeeding.
$750
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