Breastfeeding support
When I was expecting my first child, I was convinced that breastfeeding as a natural way of feeding did not require any prior knowledge. Much to my surprise, however, I needed a lot of support and additional information during breastfeeding. I often found myself wondering if one or the other thing is normal. The situation was further complicated by myths surrounding breastfeeding and baby feeding, from which it was difficult to discern evidence-based information.
But I soon learned to love breastfeeding and trust a woman's body, and I want to help you on this journey with all my heart. I want you to feel supported and understood, which is why I always put your and your baby's well-being first. As a lactation consultant, I accept your choices, offering solutions based on my professional knowledge and years of experience. I am also there for the emotions that arise when breastfeeding ends, offering deeply supportive closing the bones postpartum ritual to celebrate the end of the breastfeeding journey and bring you back to your safe center. Read about postpartum care from here.
I have completed lactation consultant training based on UNICEF materials, several additional trainings, and I am a member of the Estonian Support Association for Birth and Breastfeeding (SIET).
Topics most often addressed to a lactation consultant:
- proper latch
- baby's low weight gain
- increasing the milk supply
- mixed feeding, bottle feeding and need for a formula
- painful breastfeeding
- pumping and storing breast milk
- mastitis and other breast conditions
- refusal of the breast
- mother's diet during breastfeeding
- starting with solids
- weaning
- chronic low milk supply
- emotions after the end of breastfeeding
Breastfeeding support (home visit): 60 EUR (Tallinn, Harku, Lääne-Harju, Saue vald). Visits outside of this area possible by personal agreemen.
Breastfeeding support by e-mail : 40 EUR (1 case during 2 weeks)
