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THE PERFECT START

Private Breastfeeding Support

Kate Battersby - IBCLC RM RN
Bristol Based Lactation Consultant & Practicing Midwife

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SERVICES 

Supporting you and your baby's needs
Confident Breastfeeding
Home visits in and around Bristol & Bath 

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Areas of expertise include:

  • Establishing breastfeeding

  • Understanding your new baby's behaviour - including feeding/sleep patterns, colic, reflux and allergies

  • Overcoming latch difficulties/ Gaining a comfortable latch

  • Weight gain and milk supply concerns

  • Diagnosing tongue tie and referral service

  • Preventing/managing mastitis

  • Expressing breast milk and safe milk storage

  • Breastfeeding and returning to work

  • Breastfeeding the older baby

  • Breastfeeding twins

  • Newborn baby advice

Home consultations - around 2 hours 

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  • Per consultation - including unlimited follow-up via WhatsApp.

    • Bristol £145

    • Bath £215 (to cover additional travel)

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  • £95 per person Group session - maximum 3 mums per visit (Bristol)

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  • £215 Combined Antenatal/Postnatal session - Visit during pregnancy and follow up postnatal session (Bristol)

ABOUT KATE BATTERSBY

IBCLC. RM. RN

Kate Battersby

I am an Independent Lactation Consultant and Midwife providing specialist breastfeeding advice and practical support to women in the relaxed environment of their own homes.
 
I have worked in Plymouth, London and now Bristol as a Midwife for over 25 years.  During this time, I have gained a wealth of valuable experience in the care of mothers and their newborn babies.  I have seen first hand how challenging breastfeeding can be, especially when new mums are establishing breastfeeding and getting to know their own baby's needs.
 
It is my aim to empower each mother in her own ability to confidently breastfeed her baby.  I have worked as an Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife in Bristol.  In 2009, after extensive study, I qualified as a Lactation Consultant.  This enhanced my breastfeeding expertise and has equipped me with the unique expertise, depth of knowledge and necessary skills to help mothers with their breastfeeding needs.  In 2014 and 2019 I re-certified my qualification as a Lactation Consultant.
 
My consultation will be personalised to meet each mother and her baby's needs.  My services consist of a thorough breastfeeding history and observation of a breastfeed, watching the baby attach to the breast and expert support with an individualised feeding plan and follow up support via WhatsApp for as long as necessary.

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RECENT REVIEWS

So pleased we found Kate! We were one week in and in a tired flap with baby not latching properly, not at all confident about my supply and in a daze after too much googling! Kate gave us great advice, physically taught me the best latch for us and left us feeling so much more confident and informed. Babies feeding and sleeping have completely changed since plus the sleep for her parents! Kate was worth every penny!

Bethany - June 2023

Kate was recommended to me by a friend when I reached a really challenging point in my breastfeeding journey at 5 weeks with mastitis, vasospasms and painful latch after tongue tie division. Kate was happy to travel out to where we live in Wiltshire and spend a couple of hours observing and offering support and advice. To be honest, it was a complete game changer; a turning point. I felt listened to for the first time. It felt like we were finally receiving sensible advice after all the conflicting opinions we'd had from midwives, health visitors, tongue tie specialists and GP. Kate's positioning adjustments made latch and feeding completely pain-free, her advice has made managing the vasospasms much easier and her ongoing support via WhatsApp was so appreciated through my mastitis treatment. I have recommended Kate to my neighbour (who Kate has now also helped) and my friends expecting babies later this year, just in case. If you're googling lactation consultants and still on the fence, please contact Kate. You will be heard and helped. I only wish I'd reached out sooner. Thank you Kate x

Harriet - June 2023

Kate helped me to make my dream to exclusively breastfeed come true. Such a gentle nature and so informative. Helpful to have her come into my home & have continuous WhatsApp support! So thankful.

Siobhan - June 2023

Kate has been without shadow of a doubt the saviour of our breastfeeding journey. We were struggling with weight gain and latch issues and Kate has been absolutely worth her weight in gold. During the time she spent at our home for the appointment, and via remote support afterwards she has been nothing but supportive, knowledgeable and patient. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone who’s struggling with their breastfeeding experience.

Alice - May 2023

In short - If I could give Kate more stars I would! She is like some magical lady that came and got my baby breastfeeding, when I felt like nothing would work and it was the end of our journey. I cannot recommend her highly enough.

Sarah - April 2023

Kate is so kind, compassionate and knowledgeable. I instantly felt at ease and in good hands. She was able to assess our current situation and also offer her thoughts on the difficulties I had with breastfeeding my first baby. I find breastfeeding so interesting, I could have chatted to her for hours! She also offers WhatsApp support after the appointment which is great for any queries you might have later on. Thanks Kate

Siobhan - April 2023

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