Breastfeeding is a skill that both mother and baby need to learn with the right support at the right time.
Miriam Main IBCLC
Miriam is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). The IBCLC credential is the highest-regarded professional qualification in breastfeeding knowledge and support, recognised all over the world. Prior to sitting the rigorous exams, candidates are usually already accredited as breastfeeding counsellors, midwives or health visitors and have additional, extensive and advanced training in breastfeeding and lactation issues. To sit the exam, they must also have at least 1,000 hours of proven clinical experience, working with breastfeeding mothers and babies. Working together with mothers, families, policymakers and society, IBCLC certificants provide expert breastfeeding and lactation care, promote changes that support breastfeeding and help reduce the risks of not breastfeeding.
Miriam is extremely passionate about supporting mothers and advocating for babies. Her genuine compassion, love and understanding will guide you in the best direction for your unique situation.
As an IBCLC, Miriam can provide expert help with the following:
- Positioning and attachment (i.e. "the latch")
- Sore nipples and painful breasts during or between feeds
- Slow weight gain in baby
- Low milk supply
- Relactation
- Combination feeding, or switching from combination to fully breastfed
- Complete oral assessment, including tongue tie assessment and referral
- Fussy or unhappy baby
- Mastitis
- Thrush
- Expressing milk
- Knowing normal patterns of feeding, 24/7
- Night time breastfeeding
- Premature babies
- Twins and multiples
Please note that an IBCLC can't diagnose medical conditions such as ankyloglossia (tongue tie), but can perform a thorough assessment and refer you to the correct medical professional.
I can visit you at home for antenatal consultations, and postnatal consultations (for any age of baby - from newborn to toddlerhood and beyond). Alternatively I can also offer online consultations if you prefer.
I will always advocate for you and your baby, I will listen to your concerns with compassion and understanding, and I will make a realistic, practical plan to move forwards.
For pregnant mothers, and your partner if you wish, who want to thoroughly prepare for successful breastfeeding. You will learn the most important tools to get breastfeeding started successfully, and what to do if things don't go to plan.
- If you have had difficulty breastfeeding a previous baby
- If you have had previous breast or nipple surgery
- You are pregnant with two or more babies
- You are having a planned caesarean
- You want to be informed and feel confident for a successful start to breastfeeding
Around 1-2 hours, in your home.
£100 + Travel
For mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulty at any stage. Miriam will take a thorough history to understand your concerns, observe at least one full feed, and come up with a practical, achievable plan for you.
- Latch or positioning problems
- Painful nipple or breast
- Low or dropping milk supply
- Slow weight gain in baby
- Fussy or unhappy baby
- Relactation
- Any other issues!
Around 2 hours, in the comfort of your home. Free follow up support via email or whatsapp for as long as needed.
£150 + Travel
If you prefer, or you are outside of our travel zones (below), Miriam can do an online consultation. She will ask you for some history via email prior to the appointment, and for you to send some photographs. You can then discuss what is going on, and come up with a plan during the online video consultation.
1 hour, online
£100
Free follow up support via email or WhatsApp for as long as needed.
If you have had a previous consultation in your home, and need further support or a new challenge has come up.
Around 1-2 hours, in the comfort of your home
£100 + Travel
- Travel Zones
- Zone 1: EH1-26 No additional charge
- Zone 2: EH27-55 £30
- Zone 3: If not listed above £50