CAROLINE HARROWER IBCLC
THINGS I CAN HELP WITH
My aim is to not only provide practical feeding support and evidence-based information but also to provide emotional support to nourish you and build your confidence – I want you to have the time and space to explore your feeding journey. I would like to help nurture the bond between you, your baby and your family. I am flexible and happy to tailor my services to your needs. It is your feeding journey so I will listen and provide support based on what you want and works for you.
I am happy to tailor our consultation to your needs and include any elements that you want in whatever time you require. I encourage all partners, support systems and families to attend.
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You can also buy my services as a gift - please contact me for details.
ANTENATAL
Preparing to Breastfeed / Chestfeed
What to expect including sleep and normal newborn behaviour
Getting support - where to find it
Partner role and involvement (when applicable) including ways they can bond, finding their role and building their confidence
Expressing colostrum
POSTPARTUM
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New born settling in
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Support around NICU experience
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Latching and positioning support
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Painful breastfeeding and nipples / engorgement / mastitis
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Frequent feeding concerns
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Pumping (including breast shell sizing i.e. flange fit service)
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Bottle feeding / alternative supplemental feeding / Combination feeding - including appropriate volumes of milk
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Bottle refusal
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Supply worries
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Weight gain concerns
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Feeding plans
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Oversupply
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Reflux
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Tongue Tie / high palate support (not diagnosis)
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Suck training
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Weaning from formula supplements
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Introducing solids
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Return to work
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Natural term feeding
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Weaning from the breast (gentle methods only)
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Twins and multiples
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Relactation
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Induced lactation (however, this will generally need medical health professional support also)
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Normal infant behaviour and sleep
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Anxiety / stress / coping
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Massage for muscle tension and positioning (baby)
SPECIALISED ASSESSMENT
​Feeding assessment
Breast assessment
Oral assessment (note: I am not a Tongue Tie practitioner)
OTHER SUPPORT
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Mindful breastfeeding and chest feeding
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Baby massage
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Baby wearing (note: I am not a Baby wearing consultant)
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Emotional support - understanding and listening to your story and experience, debrief
All of my consultations come with a full written report and a bonus 2-week post consultation messaging support.
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*I only do home visits within approximate 20 miles of my home (Falkirk). Home visits have a £15 surcharge (unless within 1 mile of my home). I do have a lovely consultation room in my home (FK2 0FA) you are welcome to attend. Virtual consults and WhatsApp support are available. If you have twins or triplets you can get a free or 'pay what you can afford' consultation from me via the charity Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK (see their FB group for details). I offer 1 to 1 'preparing to breastfeed' workshops in my home consultation room.
Any further follow-up messaging support and consultations receive a 10% discount.
A 20% deposit by bank transfer secures a booking.
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