Infant feeding

From simple questions and reassurance to complex feeding challenges, Laura offers one-to-one help at home in Cumbria or online.

Support available

All feeding methods are welcome.

Breastfeeding

Help with latch, nipple pain or trauma, milk supply, reducing top-ups and ending breastfeeding responsively. Laura can assess feeding, talk through what is happening and make a practical plan with you.

Bottle & combination feeding

For breast milk, formula or a combination. Laura can help with bottle refusal or aversion, bottle-feeding skills, responsive and paced feeding, and oral function concerns, with practical steps tailored to your baby.

Expressing & breast pump support

Whether you express occasionally or exclusively, Laura can help you choose a pump, check flange fit and build a routine that suits you. You can also talk through milk expression and supply concerns.

Oral function

Laura can assess oral function and how it may affect feeding, including concerns about tongue tie. There is time to ask questions, explore your options and agree practical next steps.

Unsettled babies

Talk through colic or reflux symptoms, allergy-related feeding concerns and what you have noticed about your baby. Laura can review feeding, answer questions and help you decide on practical next steps.

Planning & changing needs

Before your baby arrives, discuss your feeding goals, questions and previous experiences. Laura can also help with feeding twins or triplets, introducing solids and chestfeeding as your needs change.

Appointments

Choose a home visit in Cumbria or meet by video or phone. Most travel is covered in the consultation fee. For journeys exceeding one hour, an additional travel fee of 45p per mile may apply. Laura will tell you before booking if this applies.

Home visitsAcross Cumbria

Video or phoneWherever you are

Prices

Ask Laura for current prices when you enquire.

Clinical care

Laura can assess feeding, oral function and lactation-related breast or nipple concerns, then help you make a practical plan. She cannot offer medical advice.

For urgent medical advice, contact NHS 111. In an emergency, call 999.