1. Due to the anti-infective properties of breastmilk, breastfed babies tend to have less incidence of or less pronounced symptoms of ear infections, respiratory illness, allergies, diarrhoea, and vomiting.

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1. Breastfeeding immediately following delivery causes the uterus to contract lessening the risk of postpartum haemorrhage.

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Read the feedback from clients which I've recieved ....Just thought I'd let you all know that I had my beautiful baby a week ago. I wanted to breastfeed but was very unsure how it would go. Thankfully, it's been great & very successful & I put it all down to a breastfeeding class I did before. The midwives were very helpful but their advice can be quite conflicting. I just followed what I'd learned in the class for latching baby on & it worked. The class I did was www.breastfeedingsupport.ie & was great. Nicola is lovely & the whole atmosphere is very relaxed.

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Hi, I'm Nicola O'Byrne. Welcome to Personal Breastfeeding Support. I am a Lactation Consultant and Nurse (and most importantly mother of 4! ). I can provide help in your home with :

Latching-on
· Positioning problems
· Sore, cracked nipples
· Engorgement.
· Blocked ducts and mastitis.
· Coping with the new experience of being a mother.

I also provide information and help with :
. Basic breastfeeding education
. Slow weight gain of baby
. Increasing breastmilk supply.
. Overactive letdown , too much milk.
. Thrush/Candida
. Tongue tie and breastfeeding.
. Expressing for a preterm baby in NICU and breastfeeding a preterm baby at home.
. Medical conditions such as Down's syndrome, cleft lip and/or palate.
. Twins, triplets or more!

I also offer a service where I can meet you before your baby is born and give you the information and help you need to ensure a good start to breastfeeding. Being well informed is one of the best ways to start breastfeeding.

Phone Nicola on 086-2312679 for more details.

Breastfeeding Classes 2009

Tuesday 13th January 2009: Oakhill Junior School (Leopardstown, Dublin 18)

Tuesday 10th February 2009: Oakhill Junior School

Tuesday 10th March 2009: Oakhill Junior School

Classes are held in the morning starting at 10:15 am until 13:15pm Prior booking is essential.

The class is for pregnant mums to learn about breastfeeding and where the common pitfalls occur. After the class you will feel alot more confident about breastfeeding! Classes run for approx 3 hours with tea/coffee

Fee €60 including handout pack .
I recommend doing the class in the last month before your baby is born.

To book in email info@breastfeedingsupport.ie or ring 086-2312679.

Topics covered include:

 

  • How to get off to the best start and keep going.
  • Latching and positioning. Different holds .
  • How to know that your baby is getting enough. How often to breastfeed.
  • What to do if you run into problems. Common times these may happen.
  • Expressing and storage of breastmilk. When to start and how to do it.
  • Info for Dads
  • Handout pack for refreshing your memory after the class

I also offer individual private classes in your own home to suit your needs. Groups of friends can book a private class together also. Contact me for more information and fee packages.

Phone Nicola for details 086-2312679 or email info@breastfeedingsupport.ie