Antenatal Lactation Consultation

Personalised breastfeeding preparation before your baby arrives.

90 minutes | €140 at home | €125 at Rose Clinic, Bray

Preparing to feed your baby is one of the most meaningful things you can do before birth, and having the right support in place early can make all the difference.

This 90-minute antenatal consultation is for expectant parents who want personalised, expert guidance tailored to their own circumstances. Whether you are preparing for your first breastfeeding experience, navigating a previous difficult feeding journey, or facing specific medical or personal considerations, this session is designed entirely around you.

Who is this consultation for?

This consultation is particularly helpful if you are:

Planning to induce lactation, particularly as a non-gestational parent. Managing a medical condition that may affect breastfeeding such as gestational diabetes, thyroid conditions, or previous breast surgery. Hoping for a different feeding experience after difficulties with a previous baby. Expecting multiples. Preparing for a baby with additional needs such as Down syndrome or a congenital heart condition. Expecting a baby who may require NICU care and want to plan ahead for pumping and milk storage. Preparing for a caesarean birth, premature birth, or other complex circumstances and want to feel ready.

What does the consultation cover?

Together we will look at your feeding goals, talk through anything you are anticipating or worried about, and build a clear, personalised feeding plan that feels manageable and right for you. We will cover latch and positioning, milk supply, expressing and pumping, combination feeding, and anything else that is relevant to your situation.

You will leave with a plan that is yours, not a generic guide, alongside a digital copy of my breastfeeding preparation guide to refer back to as your due date approaches.

Where are consultations held?

Consultations are available at Rose Clinic in Bray, Co. Wicklow, through home visits across Wicklow, South Dublin, North Wexford and online.

Fees

Home consultation, 75 minutes, €140 Clinic consultation, 75 minutes, €125

A colostrum harvesting session can be added on at the time of booking for €30.