Samantha Hoskins Lactation Support

Some of the issues I can help with..

Initially I aim to build your confidence with breastfeeding, but I can also help with:

Sore/Cracked Nipples.: If your toes are curling with every feed, then get in touch. Breastfeeding should not be painful.
Best positions for optimum feeding.: Finding a position that works well for both of you is key, whether you are recovering from a c-section, or want to feed more discreetly, there is an array of positions we can go through to find one that works.
Latching Issues.: Does baby keep coming off? Seems fussy or unsettled? Sometimes "clicks" when sucking and swallowing? Get in touch for a consultation today. Sometimes the most minor adjustment can have the greatest impact.
Milk Supply.: Oversupply, low supply or forceful let-down?
Combination Feeding.: Thinking of introducing another method of feeding?
Expressing.: How often? When to start? How long for? How to safely store expressed milk and thaw frozen expressed milk. What pumps are recommended? Pumps for hire. Milk donation. Safe transportation of expressed milk.
Dropping top-up feeds.: How to do this safely and effectively to maintain your milk supply and baby's weight.
Mastitis, Thrush, Blocked Ducts & Milk Blisters: What to do to self help, when to see a GP, and how to continue feeding throughout treatment of each of these.
Weight Issues.: Slow weight gain.
Reflux.: How to alleviate some of the symptoms that comes with Reflux.
Sleep support.: How to safely co-sleep.
Breast Pain.: Engorgement.
And how to help with Nipple Vasospasm.
Feeding a Premature Baby/Twins/Multiples.
Weaning on to solid foods.
Growth Spurts.: When cluster feeding happens and how to keep your supply up with the demand.
And lastly..: Getting eased into feeding in public by attending my weekly Mother & Baby group! This is a safe space and will give you confidence and encouragement to continue feeding out and about, sharing experiences with other Mum's who have gone through, or going through the same things, builds friendships and supports maternal postnatal mental health!

My Services

Samantha Hoskins Lactation Support, offers a wide range of services designed to support breastfeeding mothers at every stage:

Personalised Breastfeeding Consulting: Receive one-to-one expert advice on Positioning and attachment, latch issues, milk supply, feeding positions, expressing and mixed feeding, and any other breastfeeding-related concerns that may crop up during your journey.
Home & Hospital Visits: Can’t make it to me? We can arrange for me to come to you. I offer convenient home/hospital visits, helping you find comfort, confidence and solutions in your own environment.
Mother & Baby Group: Join our friendly weekly drop-in group at
Pontnewynydd Methodist Church in Pontypool, NP4 6PD, where you can meet other mums and babies, share experiences, and receive professional support in a relaxed setting.
Telephone and Virtual Support: Get breastfeeding advice when you need it, even from a distance, with flexible telephone calls and virtual consultations.
Antenatal & Postnatal Breastfeeding appointments: I can offer appointments before your baby is born to gain knowledge and confidence on Colostrum Harvesting if necessary, what to expect in the early days after baby has arrived, familiarising yourself with feeding positions and normal behaviour for the breastfeeding newborn.

Contact

Ready to start your breastfeeding journey with professional guidance? Contact me today to book your consultation, whether it's during the last few weeks of the Antenatal period, or early in the Postnatal period, or to find out more about the mother and baby group.
Whether you need in-person support or advice over the phone, I am here to help.

Pontypool

Wales

+447876022316