Latching and Positioning
Hands-on guidance to achieve a comfortable, effective latch and positions that work for you and your baby, reducing pain and improving feeding.
mothers & babies
Breastfeeding & Lactation Consulting in Pretoria
Calm, expert breastfeeding help for new mothers in Pretoria East (Garsfontein) - so feeding your baby feels confident and comfortable.
Overview
Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not always easy. Whether you are navigating early latching difficulties, pain, worries about supply, or the move towards solids, you deserve knowledgeable, unhurried support.
I meet you where you are, with practical, evidence-based guidance and a lot of reassurance. I am currently completing my SACLC certification, and I bring a feeding-focused, family-centred approach to every consultation.
Who this is for
New and expecting mothers who want confident, compassionate breastfeeding and feeding support - at the practice, in hospital, or at home.
What is included
Pain and Milk Supply
Support for pain during breastfeeding and concerns about low milk supply, with a clear, practical plan tailored to your situation.
Bottle Feeding and Combination Feeding
Guidance for introducing a bottle, combination feeding and expressing, so feeding fits your life and your baby thrives.
Transition to Solids
Support as your baby moves from breast or bottle to solid foods, drawing on my paediatric feeding expertise to keep the transition calm and positive.
Conditions I support
How therapy can help
- Latching difficulties
- Pain during breastfeeding
- Low milk supply concerns
- Bottle-feeding and combination-feeding support
- Expressing and returning to work
- Transition from milk feeds to solids
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Have a question that is not answered here? Send a WhatsApp message and I will be happy to help.
As early as you need to. Many mothers benefit from support in the first days and weeks, but it is never too late - whether you are facing pain, supply worries, or a feeding transition.
Yes. Breastfeeding support is available at my practice, in hospital, or through home visits, so you can be supported in the setting where you feel most comfortable.
Yes. As a paediatric feeding therapist, I support the transition from breast or bottle to solids, helping make mealtimes calm, safe and enjoyable.
I have a special interest in breastfeeding and paediatric feeding, and I am currently completing my SACLC certification, bringing an evidence-based, feeding-focused approach to every consultation.
Yes. My practice is at Our Village in Garsfontein, in Pretoria East, and I support mothers from Faerie Glen, Moreleta Park, Lynnwood, Menlo Park and the surrounding suburbs. Home visits across Pretoria East are also available, so you can be supported wherever you feel most comfortable.
Yes. Breastfeeding support is available at my practice, in hospital, or through home visits in the Pretoria East area, so a newborn and a tired new mother do not have to travel far.
Yes. I work in both Afrikaans and English, so you can be supported in the language you are most comfortable in. Ek bied borsvoeding- en laktasieondersteuning in Afrikaans en Engels aan.
Please send me a WhatsApp message for current fees and to discuss medical aid, as this depends on whether it is a first consultation or a follow-up. I am happy to talk it through with no obligation.
As soon as you need to. Many mothers benefit from support in the very first days, and early help with latching and feeding often makes the biggest difference. Send me a WhatsApp message and we will arrange a time that suits you.
Ready when you are
Book breastfeeding & lactation consulting in Pretoria
Reach out today to arrange a consultation at the practice, in hospital, or through a home visit. In Afrikaans and English.