
Beth Graham
BA; PgCert; RM; IBCLC
Midwife / Lactation Consultant




I offer bespoke care to meet your needs
Every Client should be treated like an individual
Antenatal support
In home 90 minute antenatal breastfeeding and parenting class
Breastfeeding Class (includes phone support when in hospital)
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How and when to feed the baby in the first few days and weeks
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Good breastfeeding techniques
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Establishing a good milk supply
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Establishing a mummy and baby friendly schedule
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How to help sooth an unsettled baby
Birth prepration class
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normal labour and what to expect
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pain relief
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medical help (induction, caesarean)
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What to put on your birth plan
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When to go the hospital
Postnatal support
In home 90 minute breastfeeding consultation
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Check the baby for tongue tie
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Observe a breastfeed
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Tips to improve the breastfeeding including:
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Stopping or decreasing breast / nipple pain
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Increasing milk transfer to the baby to help good weight gain
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Helping the baby to settle between feeds
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Increasing night time sleep for all
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Includes a week of follow up phone calls:
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Regular communication as needed
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Reinforce topics covered at the home visit
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24 hours a day availability for emergency support if required
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Phone Consultations
30 minute phone/skype consultations available as an alternative to a face to face consultation or for additional support after the contracted period.
Other topics I provide phone support for include
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Introducing a bottle
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Stopping breastfeeding
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Weaning onto solids
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Gentle sleep improvement strategies
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Nursing Strike management
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Moral support and confidence building