IBCLC Lactation Consultant
Arlene is a registered midwife and qualified IBCLC Lactation Consultant offering lactation support services online, specialising in LGBTQIA+ lactation care.
Access compassionate breast/chest feeding advice and expertise from Arlene
Feeding a baby from your body can be difficult. Whilst it's supposed to be straightforward, natural and 'easy', lots of people find breast/chest feeding challenging. So accessing expert advice from an IBCLC Lactation Consultant at a time that's convenient to you online in the comfort of your own home can help you achieve your feeding goals.
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Everyone's feeding goals are different and Arlene will ensure that you feel heard and listened to and come up with a plan to help you achieve your breast/chest feeding goals.
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Perhaps you had a difficult feeding journey with your previous baby and would like some support this time around, you can see Arlene during your pregnancy to discuss how to make a plan before you have your baby.
What is a lactation consultant?
An IBCLC is an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who has acquired the prestigious and internationally recognised professional qualification in breast/chest feeding. This qualification requires the candidates to have a background in health sciences, achieve a minimum of 95 hours of lactation specific education and at least 1000 hours of clinical experience. They must pass a 4 hr infant feeding exam to qualify as an IBCLC. IBCLCs adhere to the Code of Professional Conduct for IBCLCs and must recertify every 5 years.​
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IBCLCs are internationally recognised as the highest professional qualification for breast/chest feeding knowledge and support. This qualification ensures that new families are receiving evidence-based care.
Your support plan
Complete the online form below to let Arlene know what help you need to achieve your feeding goals and what you want from the consultation
Arlene phones or texts you (depending on your preference) to book in a time that suits you to complete your consultation
1 hr video consultation in the comfort of your own home
Together we create a feeding plan customised to you and your feeding journey to help you achieve your goals, along with signposting you to further videos and resources to meet your needs
Follow up support for 7 days after the consultation via text
Why might you want to see a lactation consultant?
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​Advice during pregnancy
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Wanting to induce lactation
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Help introducing a bottle, or mixed feeding
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Needing help with how to co-feed
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Wanting help with painful latching
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Baby not gaining weight
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Worried about not having enough milk
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and so much more...
Subsidised consultations for low-income families available. Please email Arlene here.
Online Services
All services are available worldwide via online consultations
Antenatal Support
£75
Book in to see Arlene during your pregnancy for a bespoke 1 hr breast/chest feeding session covering all the basics and to discuss how to ensure feeding gets off to the right start. You can also book in to see Arlene if you previously had a tough time with feeding and want support this time round.
Postnatal Support
£75
Having trouble with feeding or just feel like you need some advice to make things that little bit easier, then book in with Arlene to cover any feeding problems you might have to achieve your feeding goals and receive a personalised feeding plan and 7 days of additional feeding support via phone or text
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Follow up Support
£45
If you've already seen Arlene for an initial consultation, then book in for any further follow up support you need. This is either as a 30 minute consultation, or if you'd prefer then a week of online text support instead.
Book in to see Arlene
Complete this form to book in to see Arlene. This helps her prepare and ensure that she has all the information needed to help you and your feeding goals.