Support for your breastfeeding journey

Breastfeeding your baby can be an incredibly rewarding, nurturing experience. We are all aware of the benefits to both mother and baby of nursing from birth. However, it can come as a real shock to find that it is not always effortless (or enjoyable) to establish proper attachment and technique.

Helen Bechly is an experienced and compassionate midwife in our practice, two days a week. She has spent more than a decade helping new mothers successfully and joyfully breastfeed their babies.

If you are still struggling to breastfeed your baby, it may be appropriate to seek out a Lactation Consultant.

A Lactation Consultant provides support, education, and hands-on assistance to mothers and babies to establish and maintain breastfeeding. Lactation Consultants are highly qualified allied health professionals who hold an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) qualification.

Lactation Consultants can offer prenatal guidance to help women prevent feeding issues before they start. By teaching and demonstrating proper infant position and latch, a Lactation Consultant can assist to ensure effective feeding is established. This can make an enormous difference to the success, comfort and enjoyment of breast feeding for both mum and baby.

We are able to refer you to qualified, accredited and experienced Lactation Consultants to further support you in your breastfeeding journey.