Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding can look different for everyone. Each baby is different, and each breastfeeding journey is different.

Some parents will choose to exclusively breastfeed, or exclusively pump, or even do a combination of both, and possibly feed with formula as well.

Breastfeeding is a learned skill for both you and your baby, and sometimes one or both of you may need some assistance to get it just right.

I am here to help you reach your breastfeeding goals.

Starting with the Breastfeeding 101- Antenatal Class, where you can learn all the basics of breastfeeding so you can feel confident for when your baby arrives.

If you have previously had any issues with breastfeeding, breast surgery, known medical conditions, or something just doesn’t feel quite right, then a Breastfeeding Consultation could be great for you.

See below for further details.

  • Breastfeeding 101- Antenatal Breastfeeding Class

    • Learn the basics of breastfeeding before your baby arrives.

    • Gain confidence with different positions to feed your baby in.

    • Learn how to express colostrum before your baby arrives.

    • Learn how to know if something isn’t quite right.

    • Learn how to deal with issues such as mastitis and engorgement.

    • And so much more.

    • 2 hour class.

    • Group and Private options available.

    • In home and Zoom options available.

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  • Breastfeeding Consultation- Initial

    • Detailed discussion of you and your babies’ health history.

    • Oral Assessment of baby.

    • Observation of breastfeed.

    • Adjustment of technique for optimised feeding.

    • Breastfeeding plan within 48 hours of consultation.

    • In home, in office and Zoom options available.

    • Can be during pregnancy- it is especially helpful to make a plan for known issues, or prior breastfeeding issues.

    • Can be postnatal (after baby comes).

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  • Breastfeeding Consultation - Follow up

    • Ongoing assessment of original issue, or examination of new issue.

    • Observation of breastfeed.

    • Adjustment of technique for optimised feeding.

    • Breastfeeding plan within 48 hours of consultation.

    • In home, in office and Zoom options available.

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Antenatal Expressing: Step by Step process of Colostrum Collection

What people are saying about breastfeeding support with Jess

  • Breastfeeding Consult

    Jess made me feel comfortable and relaxed from the minute she arrived. With a gentle and reassuring approach she helped bubs and I with our latch and our feeding journey has continued in a very positive direction.

    We could not recommend Jess enough.

    Her email summary of our session and follow up text the next day shows she is invested in our journey being a positive one.

    ~ Ryleigh George, 19.10.23

  • Breastfeeding Consult

    Jess was really helpful offering support with breastfeeding during the first couple of weeks with my newborn. She was quick to be able to come out and see me at my house and provided some strategies to help on our feeding journey.

    Jess was also diligent to check in with me multiple times after the consult to make sure we had continuous support.

    I would recommend Jess to other mothers looking for help from a lactation consultant.

    ~ Brittany Pullen, 12.10.23

  • Breastfeeding Consult

    I just had my first baby, and once home from hospital felt that I needed 1:1 support on how to breast feed. I was trying to feed my little one, feeling very tired/overwhelmed and then asked my doula if she could recommend a lactation consultant. She suggested Jess, who replied INSTANTLY and was able to visit our home the following day. I was told by the hospital midwives that I was “too gentle” when breastfeeding, but I felt uncomfortable with what they were suggesting.

    Jess encouraged a gentle approach and my baby was able to feed for almost an hour. I felt so relieved to have learnt new skills that I could continue to use. Jess stayed with me for quite a few hours, only leaving when I felt confident. After she left I was able to re-contact her and get some clarification to which she responded to really fast.

    Jess emailed me a breastfeeding plan after the session which was easy to understand and follow. Jess had a lovely personality, was able to be humorous with me and very kind. I felt comfortable having her at my home, and supporting me to breastfeed.

    Thank you again Jess.

    ~ Amanda Hawker, 21.04.23

  • Breastfeeding

    A wonderful friend and colleague that was always at the end of the phone for breastfeeding advice. So reassuring during pregnancy and the postnatal period.

    ~ Noelle Byrne, 12.12.22

  • Breastfeeding 101 Class

    My husband and I attended a virtual “Breastfeeding 101 - Antenatal Breastfeeding Class” with Jess and we found it incredibly informative.

    Jess delivered the information in an accessible way and covered many different topics. We feel so much more informed and as prepared as can be for the breastfeeding journey.

    As an IBCLC Jess is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about breastfeeding

    ~ Isabella Ioannidis, 06.09.23

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