Lactation Consultations

Here you will find an overview of the Lactation Consultation services Pauline provides. Scroll down to find the consultation to suit your needs.

  • Expert feeding support tailored to you and your baby. Pauline provides personalised guidance to resolve feeding challenges and help you achieve your breastfeeding goals.

  • A review consultation focuses on following up after an initial session to assess progress, address any remaining or new concerns, and adjust the care plan as needed.

  • For the parents-to-be. This consultation is perfect for those who prefer a personalised, one-on-one session rather than a group class.

Lactation Consultations

Expert feeding support tailored to you and your baby.
Pauline provides personalised guidance to resolve feeding challenges and help you achieve your breastfeeding goals.

What’s Included in a Consultation?

Comprehensive Feeding Support

  • Breastfeeding: Assessment and solutions for concerns like engorgement, nipple trauma, or milk supply issues.

  • Bottle Feeding & Combination Feeding: Guidance for parents blending breastfeeding and bottle feeding seamlessly.

  • Oral & Suck Assessment: Optional tongue-tie assessment for your baby, offering clarity and peace of mind.

Specialised Plans for Medical Conditions

  • Tailored breastfeeding plans for parents managing conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, diabetes, or others.

Collaborative Care

  • With your consent, Pauline can liaise with your GP, Public Health Nurse, or other healthcare professionals.

  • Referrals for specialist treatment can also be arranged if needed.

Cost and Location

  • €150 for a 90-minute in-person session.

  • What You’ll Receive: A personalised management plan delivered via email or WhatsApp—whichever you prefer.

  • Location: Strandhill, Sligo. Pauline’s warm, welcoming clinic is easily accessible for buggies, car seats, and all the essentials parents bring along.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact Pauline today to book your consultation and take the first step toward confident, stress-free feeding.

Review Consultations

A review consultation focuses on following up after an initial session to assess progress, address any remaining or new concerns, and adjust the care plan as needed.

What’s Included in a Review Consultation?

Progress Check

  • Evaluate how feeding has improved since the initial consultation.

  • Discuss any ongoing challenges or new concerns that may have arisen.

Feeding Assessment

  • Observe a feeding session (breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combination) to ensure techniques are working effectively.

  • Reassess latch, positioning, and milk transfer to fine-tune the approach.

Follow-Up on Baby’s Needs

  • Monitor your baby’s weight gain, feeding cues, and overall feeding satisfaction.

  • If applicable, reassess oral anatomy (e.g., tongue-tie or suck strength) for any changes.

Adjustment of Care Plan

  • Review and modify your personalised feeding plan to better suit current needs.

  • Provide additional strategies or resources to overcome any persistent challenges.

Collaborative Care

  • Update or liaise with other healthcare professionals (with your consent) if further medical input or referrals are needed.

Cost and Location

  • €150 for 90-minutes.
    €80 for 60-minutes.
    €70 for 45-minutes.
    €50 for 30-minutes.

  • What You’ll Receive: A personalised management plan delivered via email or WhatsApp—whichever you prefer.

  • Location: Strandhill, Sligo. Pauline’s warm, welcoming clinic is easily accessible for buggies, car seats, and all the essentials parents bring along.
    This appointment can be an Online appointment. Please ensure you have stable internet connect and a quiet room for the duration of the consultation.

One-to-One Antenatal Breastfeeding Preparation Consultation

This consultation is perfect for those who prefer a personalised, one-on-one session rather than a group class. It’s especially suitable for:

  • Individuals with underlying medical conditions that may affect breastfeeding or feeding.

  • Families anticipating challenges and wanting to get breastfeeding or feeding off to a strong start.

  • Those who’ve experienced a traumatic birth or breastfeeding journey and want to process and plan for a more positive experience next time.

  • Families planning to co-nurse or non-birthing families preparing for feeding.

What Happens During the Consultation?

A highly personalised session designed to meet your specific needs and experiences

  • A tailored plan will be created to address your unique concerns and goals.

  • Guidance and support will be provided to ensure you feel confident and prepared for your feeding journey.

Cost and Location

  • €120 for 90-minutes

  • Location: Strandhill, Sligo. Pauline’s warm, welcoming clinic is easily accessible for buggies, car seats, and all the essentials parents bring along. This appointment can be an Online appointment. Please ensure you have stable internet connect and a quiet room for the duration of the consultation.

Online Consultations

Online consultations offer flexibility and convenience, but there are a few differences compared to in-person visits.

What Happens During the Consultation?

Before your online consultation, Pauline will have a phone call with you to explain how the session will work and what she’ll need from you.

  • Pauline will assess your baby’s position, latch, and suck using videos and photos.

  • If your baby breastfeeds or feeds during the consultation, it’s very helpful for assessing the situation.

  • Pauline will provide tailored information and guidance to help resolve your feeding issues and support you in reaching your nursing or feeding goals.

The session will be similar to a clinic visit, except I won’t be able to conduct an infant suck assessment or weigh your baby.

  • A tongue-tie may be identified, but it won’t be as reliable as a face-to-face assessment.

Post Consultation

  • Pauline will email you a detailed management plan and arrange a follow-up to check in on your progress. Some issues may be better suited to an in-person clinic visit, and Pauline will advise you if that’s the case.

Cost and Location

  • €105 for 90-minutes

  • This appointment will be operated on Zoom. Please ensure you have stable internet connect and a quiet room for the duration of the consultation.

Breastfeeding Classes

Here you will find an overview of the Group Classes Pauline provides. Scroll down to discover more about the informative and engaging classes on offer.

  • This class is perfect for any parent-to-be preparing to breastfeed.

  • Are you concerned about when is the right time to introduce solids into your baby’s diet? Or have questions about nursing or feeding beyond 6 months? This online class is hugely beneficial to those who need peace of mind and questions answered.

  • The time has come, you’re returning to work. What next?!

Get Breastfeeding Off to a Good Start

This class is designed to provide expectant parents with the essential knowledge and skills for a successful breastfeeding journey. It’s suitable for anyone preparing for breastfeeding, including those with specific challenges or questions about feeding.

What’s Included in the Class?

  • Breastfeeding Basics: Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding, common myths, and how to get started.

  • Latch and Positioning: Practical guidance on how to position your baby for a comfortable, effective latch.

  • Managing Common Challenges: How to address common issues like sore nipples, engorgement, and low milk supply.

  • Feeding Cues and Baby’s Needs: Understanding your baby’s hunger cues and how to ensure they’re getting enough milk.

  • Milk Supply and Pumping: Tips for building and maintaining your milk supply and how to manage pumping.

  • Partner’s Role: Guidance for partners on how to support breastfeeding and help with the process.

Cost and Location

  • €80 for 3 hours class.

  • This appointment will be operated on Zoom. Please ensure you have stable internet connect and a quiet room for the duration of the class.

Ready to Get Started?

Contact me today to book your class and take the first step toward preparing for confident, stress-free feeding.

Starting Solids and Breastfeeding Beyond Six Months

Are you unsure when to introduce solids or have questions about breastfeeding or feeding beyond six months? This online class is perfect for parents seeking guidance and peace of mind.

What’s Included in the Class?

  • When to Start Solids: The best time to begin introducing solid food to your baby.

  • Signs Your Baby Is Ready: How to recognize when your baby is ready for solid food.

  • What to Feed (and What Not to Feed): Foods that are safe and beneficial, and what to avoid.

  • Baby-Led Weaning vs. Spoon Feeding: Understanding the differences and how to approach both methods.

  • Feeding Amounts and Milk Integration: How much food to give and how breastfeeding fits with solids.

  • Dealing with Food Sensitivities and Digestive Changes: Tips for managing common challenges during this phase.

  • Reading Your Baby’s Cues: Recognizing when your baby is hungry or full.

  • Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits: How to foster positive feeding experiences and avoid food battles.

Cost and Location

  • €40 for 1.5 hours class.

  • This appointment will be operated on Zoom. Please ensure you have stable internet connect and a quiet room for the duration of the class.

  • Option for One-to-One: If you prefer a personalised session, please contact me to arrange a one-to-one consultation.

Ready to Get Started?

This class provides essential guidance for navigating solids and breastfeeding beyond six months, giving you the confidence to support your baby's nutritional needs.

Returning to Work and Breastfeeding

The time has come—you’re returning to work. What’s next? This class will help you navigate the transition while continuing your breastfeeding journey.

What’s Included in the Class?

  • Child Care Options: Exploring different child care arrangements that suit your needs.

  • Impact of Returning to Work: How full-time, part-time, or shift work affects breastfeeding and how to manage it.

  • Partial Weaning and Full Weaning: Guidance on weaning partially from the breast or transitioning to full weaning.

  • Breastfeeding and Pumping: How to combine breastfeeding with pumping effectively.

  • Pumping 101: When, where, and how to pump, plus tips for managing your milk supply.

  • Choosing the Right Pump: Finding the best pump for your personal needs.

  • Night-Time Rhythms: How to adjust feeding routines for night shifts or overnight care.

  • Managing Work and Feeding: Tips for balancing your work responsibilities with breastfeeding.

  • Coping Strategies: How to manage the emotional and physical demands of breastfeeding while working.

  • Self-Care and Relationship Care: Looking after yourself and your relationship during this transition.

Cost and Location

  • €50 for 90-mintes class.

  • This appointment will be operated on Zoom. Please ensure you have stable internet connect and a quiet room for the duration of the class.

Ready to Get Started?

This class is designed to support you as you successfully return to work and continue your breastfeeding journey.