Lactation Consultations include a full history about pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding.  If necessary an examination of mum’s breasts, lymph nodes and nipples as well as an examination of the baby’s mouth, tongue and sucking motions. An observation of a feed in order to be able to see baby’s latch and feeding technique. Guidance and demonstration of a variety of nursing positions and showing mum how to latch the baby on when trying them out. Information about how to define a good latch. If necessary you will get a treatment plan for issues such as thrush, mastitis, blocked ducts, slow weight gain, cracked nipples, low milk supply etc as well as private prescriptions for breastfeeding related problems such as antifungals, antibiotics and galactagogues such as Domperidone.  I can also make referrals to other specialists, such as Paediatricians, Gastroenterologists etc.

I also work with same-sex couples and non-binary people to help them achieve their breast/ chest feeding goals with things like induced lactation.

I have successfully helped many patients to induce lactation for surrogate and adoptive babies, as well as help to re-lactate when lactation was stopped.

I have a wide network of breastfeeding specialists, osteopaths, chiropractors, midwives, doulas, maternity nurses, Health visitors and other specialists in a wide geographic area who I refer to regularly.

Breastfeeding is a gift a baby receives from their gestational parent. However, many non-gestational parents—adoptive parents, intended parents (through surrogacy), parents whose partner is birthing, transwomen and many more—are finding out that this wonderful experience is also available to them. Because parents who haven’t given birth do not have the hormones of pregnancy to get their bodies started with making milk, they need more information and support to make breastfeeding a reality.

I am skilled to work with all types of clients wishing to feed their baby human milk, including same-sex couples and non-binary people, to help them achieve their breast/ chest feeding goals with things like induced lactation. Inducing lactation can occur for many reasons, and is sometimes known as breastfeeding without birthing.

I have successfully helped many patients to induce lactation for surrogate and adoptive babies, as well as help to re-lactate when lactation was stopped.

Tongue tie division includes assessment of infant feeding (breast or bottle), function and anatomy of baby’s tongue, Tongue Tie Division Procedure, Lactation Support before and/or after the procedure and any prescription during the consultation.  Follow-ups via email are also included.

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Virtual infant feeding appointments with a medical doctor passionate about holistic care. If required, prescriptions can be made during the consultation.

-Assessment of infant feeding (breast or bottle)
-Lactation support.
-If required, prescription during the consultation (repeat prescriptions are charged separately)
-Remote follow-up support (email) Dr Silberstein will reply to you during business hours within 2 working days.