Supportive | Educational | Practical
Supportive, Educational and Practical Birth, Breastfeeding and Postnatal Support
breastfeeding Support
in Cornwall
Imagine this...
You are pregnant, you know you want to attempt to breastfeed but you're not quite sure how you'll do this, you just hope that it goes ok! Deep down you probably know you will need to know more but not sure where to start when it comes to actually learning about breastfeeding. You have heard many negative stories about 'sore nipples' and you've been told things like 'I couldn't make enough milk so had to give up', which makes you think you might not make enough milk either.
Well...let me stop you there because I have supported many mothers who have been in your position and have gone onto successfully breastfeed their baby with confidence. I have every faith in you that you can and will be able to breastfeed your baby, if that is what YOU want.
"Alannah went through in depth the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby, what a realistic day of feeding looks like and how to establish a good supply of milk. I left feeling empowered and ready to start this new journey with my baby." - Daniella.
I truly believe that with the right support and knowledge you will feel more confident in your abilities as a mother and trust in your body and your baby. Knowledge is power, as cheesy as it might sound, it's true. Having the right information before you have your baby is going to be so much more beneficial than trying to learn the basics with a very hungry newborn in your arms at 2am.
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My Breastfeeding Preparation Sessions are aimed at mothers/parents before you have your baby so that you are able to gain as much knowledge around breastfeeding, expressing, colostrum harvesting, newborn feeding behaviours and how to overcome potential challenges that might come up postnatally.
You will then feel less overwhelmed with all the advice out there and feel far more confident and excited about the prospect of breastfeeding.
"It was lovely to speak to someone who genuinely really cares and wants the best for you and your baby. I definitely recommend booking in with her during pregnancy." - Daniella
The two hour antenatal masterclass will cover:
- How breastfeeding works & the hormones
- The benefits for both you and your baby
- Colostrum Harvesting
- Hand Expressing & Pumping
- Getting a good latch and position
- Troubleshooting and challenges that may arise
- Newborn hunger cues
- How your partner can support you
It will give you the chance to ask me any questions - no questions are silly or off limits and we can tailor the session to your feeding goals.
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You and your partner will leave the session feeling much more informed, confident and excited about the choices you make and how you want to feed your baby.
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The class is on a 1-1 basis either in person, at my space in Hayle or the comfort of your own home, or online via zoom.
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If you would like to book a Calma Mama Breastfeeding Preparation Class with me you can get in touch via email.
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"Whether you're pregnant, just given birth or into your journey, a one-to-one session like this with Alannah is invaluable." - Sarah
Are you struggling to breastfeed?
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Do you have very sore nipples?
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Is your baby struggling to latch on and feed effectively?
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Do you think you may have an issue with your milk supply?
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Do you want to introduce a bottle or start to combination feed but you're not sure where to start?
Do you want some consistent and useful advice that you can put into practise right away so you can continue your feeding journey the way YOU want to?!
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If you answered yes to any of these then you are in the right place. I understand the exact position you are in right now and am confident I can help you with your struggles. Breastfeeding is not always easy and it can take time and effort AND the right support to get it right. Please do not blame yourself right now.
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The Postnatal Feeding Consultations with me are designed to fully support you practically and emotionally. I will watch your baby during a full feed and be able to assess what is potentially going on and what can be done to support you. We can come up with a plan together to make sure you feel happy about the next steps and you can book a follow up session to ensure you're still happy with how it's all going. You will also get WhatsApp support for 2 weeks post our sessions.
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Price:
90 min 1-1 in person consultation - £80 (can be in the comfort of your own home or at my space in Hayle)
​Follow up sessions: £50 per 60 mins