IBCLC Lactation Consultant
IBCLC Lactation Consultants at Baby Speak can offer bespoke lactation and breastfeeding services and can continue to support you and your baby through weaning, bottle feeding and transitioning to solid foods.
We offer services at our Harley Street Clinic, in your home or online. Appointments can be tailored to meet your specific needs as we work on your goals to support your feeding journey.
Lactation Consultancy with Baby Speak…
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Establishing breastfeeding or bottle feeding
Expressing breast milk and choosing a pump
Challenges with breastfeeding
Low milk supply
Slow weight gain or failure to thrive
Sore breasts
e.g mastitis, plugged ducts, abscessesBreastfeeding without birthing
LGBTQI+ families
Preterm feeding difficulties
Tongue tie
Reflux
Cows milk allergy
Medications
Weaning challenges including gentle night weaning
Fussing at the breast
Long feed times
Breast refusal or aversion
Tandem nursing
Returning to work
Medical conditions impacting feeding and swallowing
e.g. laryngomalacia, reflux, respiratory conditions, cardiac conditionsDevelopmental conditions impacting feeding and swallowing
e.g. Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft lip and palateTube weaning for nasogastric or PEG feeding
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Benefits of breastfeeding for you, your baby and the environment
How breastfeeding works
Preparation to breastfeed including colostrum harvesting
Expressing
Equipment you might need
Effective positioning and attachment techniques
Building and maintaining a good milk supply
How babies feed
Communication and behavioural signs that your baby wants to feed
How to know whether your baby is getting enough milk
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Observation and assessment of your baby's breastfeeding
Oral motor examination of your baby
Weight taken and plotted on your baby’s growth chart
in-person appointments onlyAssessment of your baby’s sucking
Specialist assessment of swallow-breath coordination
Maternal breast assessment
Troubleshooting breastfeeding challenges
e.g. poor latch, slow weight gain, challenging feeding behaviour, reflux, cow’s milk protein allergy, breast refusalAdvice for practical management of breastfeeding
Support with positioning, attachment and latch
Techniques and strategies to optimise breastfeeding
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Oral motor examination of your baby
Use of objective tongue tie assessment tools
Observation and assessment of your baby's breastfeeding
Practical management strategies to support effective breastfeeding
Discussion with you regarding potential referral to tongue tie division (frenectomy) clinic as indicated
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Readiness signs for introducing solid foods
Introducing solid foods while continuing to bottle or breastfeedEquipment needed for weaning
Examples of foods for weaning
Weaning onto a vegetarian or vegan diet
Baby-led weaning or blended foods?
How much food does your baby need?
Best timing for weaning your baby
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What the law says about breastfeeding mothers at work
Preparation for returning to work including how to inform your workplace and what to discuss with your employer
Mixed bottle feeding and breastfeeding
Bottle feeding with a caregiver
Expressing milk and equipment
Milk storage and transfer
Schedule for pumping
Maintaining milk supply
Fee Structure ·
Fee Structure ·
We recognise the varied needs of our clients. The length of sessions can be increased to meet the needs of you and your baby. This must be arranged before the session is booked and will be charged pro-rata at 15-minute intervals.
Please note sessions that take place on the weekends or after 5 pm during the week will incur a 20% out-of-hours fee.
*Home visit price may vary based on location. Further charges will be calculated for any visits outside of London.