lactation support
Breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world, and one of the hardest. The gap between those two things is where so many mothers find themselves, often struggling in silence and wondering why something that is supposed to come naturally feels anything but.
The truth is that breastfeeding is a skill, for both mother and baby, and like any skill it can take time, support and the right guidance to find its rhythm. Pain, latch difficulties, engorgement, mastitis, low supply, oversupply and the emotional weight that feeding challenges carry are all incredibly common. They are also all things that can be meaningfully supported with the right help.
Rachel Hodge is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 15 years of experience supporting mothers through every kind of feeding journey. Her approach is warm, practical and completely non-judgmental. She understands that every mother and every baby is different, and she meets you exactly where you are rather than where she thinks you should be.
Whether you are struggling in the early days, navigating an ongoing concern, or simply wanting guidance and reassurance that you are on the right track, Rachel is here to help you feel informed, confident and genuinely supported.
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As soon as you feel like something is not right, or even if you just want reassurance that things are going well. You do not need to be in crisis to reach out. Early support can prevent small concerns from becoming bigger ones, and Rachel is just as happy to see you for a confidence check as she is for a complex feeding concern.
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Yes. Rachel offers postpartum home visits for women who are not yet ready or able to travel. Getting out of the house in the early days can feel enormous, and Rachel understands that. Bringing the support to you is always an option.
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Absolutely. Rachel supports all feeding journeys without judgement, whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, combination feeding, using a bottle or navigating the transition away from breastfeeding. However you are feeding your baby, you deserve support.
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Bring your baby, any feeding equipment you are currently using such as nipple shields, pumps or bottles, and if you have them, any notes from your midwife or child health nurse. Most importantly, bring your questions. There are no silly ones.
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Yes. For some concerns, particularly those around supply, feeding schedules or general guidance, a Telehealth consultation can work really well. For concerns around latch or pain, an in-person or home visit appointment will allow Rachel to properly assess and support you.
