Sometimes a group antenatal class isn’t enough. And sometimes, by the time you realise that, it’s too late.
I hear it regularly from families who come to me when feeding has become a struggle — “nobody ever told me this” or “I wish I’d known before the baby arrived.” These sessions exist so that you do know. So that you arrive at one of the most significant moments of your life feeling genuinely prepared — not just for the textbook version of feeding, but for your specific situation, your body, your baby and your goals.
Antenatal Feeding Preparation
This is not a group workshop. It is not a generic overview of breastfeeding basics. It is a deeply personalised, one-to-one session built entirely around you — your health history, your pregnancy, how you want to birth, how you want to feed, and what your specific circumstances mean for your feeding journey.
We cover the labour and delivery itself — because what happens in those hours matters enormously for feeding — through to the critical first hours and days after your baby arrives. We discuss what to expect, what to watch for, and how to navigate the early days with confidence rather than confusion.
For families who had a difficult feeding experience with a previous baby and want to do things differently this time — this session is for you. We look at what happened, why it may have happened, and how we can prepare differently.
Partners are warmly welcome and encouraged to attend. A partner who understands what feeding involves and how to support it is one of the most valuable things a new mother can have.
“The NCT didn’t cover this.” I hear this more than almost anything else. This session does.
Antenatal + Postnatal Package – Secure Your Postpartum Home Visit
For those who want continuous support beyond the antenatal period, I also offer antenatal and postnatal packages — which include a guaranteed home visit in the first three to four days after birth. This is one of the few ways to secure a home visit, as my clinic diary means I am no longer able to accommodate last-minute home visit requests. Booking a package ensures you have expert support lined up from the very beginning, precisely when you need it most.
Introducing Solids
Starting your baby on solid foods is one of the most exciting — and most confusing— transitions of the first year. There is a huge amount of conflicting information out there, and getting it right matters more than many parents realise.
This bespoke one-to-one session covers everything you need to know about introducing solids in a way that is right for your baby — their developmental readiness, their oral function, their individual needs and your family’s goals. We go far beyond the basics, looking at how your baby learns to chew, manage different textures and develop the oral skills they’ll need for a lifetime of healthy eating.
For families who want to go further, I offer a follow-on session as your baby grows – covering the transition away from milk feeds, introducing a wider range of foods and textures, and navigating one of the most important and most misunderstood transitions of the first year.
Moving Away From Bottles
Many parents don’t realise that bottle feeding beyond twelve months can significantly affect a baby’s oral development. Babies need to chew — it is essential for jaw development, airway health and the progression of oral function. A bottle doesn’t require chewing, and continuing to use one beyond the first year can have real consequences.
The transition away from bottles — and from formula to cow’s milk or an appropriate alternative — is also frequently mishandled simply because parents aren’t given the right information. The ratio, the timing, the cup, the approach — there is a right way to do this, and it makes a significant difference.
This is exactly the kind of detail that doesn’t make it into a standard antenatal class. It’s what I’m here for.
How To Book
Bespoke sessions are available at my Fulham office or virtually. To find out more or discuss which session is right for you, please get in touch directly.