Lactation & feeding · IBCLC #L-314181

A feed that doesn't hurt. A plan you can actually follow.

An in-home or virtual appointment with a Board-certified lactation consultant. Hands-on, evidence-led, no judgement. Antenatal prep, the first weeks, or any feeding wobble in the first year. Home or Zoom, across Dubai.

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Lactation support

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Three families I see most weeks.

Each gets a different session. They share the same starting point: something about feeding isn't working and the advice so far has been contradictory.

Antenatal

Before baby arrives.

You'd rather plan how feeding starts than figure it out in a postnatal fog. Latch, supply, kit, your partner's role — covered before the contractions start.

0–6 weeks

Pain, slow weight, not sure.

You're feeding but something's off — sore nipples, cluster feeding, the paediatrician mentioned slow weight. Hospital lactation has come and gone. We sort it.

3–12 months

Solids, supply, returning to work.

Past the early weeks now: starting solids, dropping feeds, biting, pumping, weaning, or the return to work. The plan flexes to whichever you're in.

Five moves, and a little extra.

A complimentary 15-minute call

You tell me what's going on. Pain, supply, slow weight, the paediatrician said something that worried you. I listen, ask a few questions, and tell you honestly what I think will help. If your baby is under 1 month, WhatsApp me directly for a faster response.

Choose where

Home (Dubai mainland) or Zoom. Postnatal sessions are usually best at home — your sofa, your pillows, your latch.

Your session

Hands-on. We work on whatever you brought — latch, position, pain, supply, weaning, returning to work. Antenatal sessions cover the same ground in advance.

A clear plan

You're left with a clear plan to follow — and signposted to the right person if you need something beyond feeding support.

WhatsApp follow-up

WhatsApp me afterwards — text or voice note — for the small things that always come up by Wednesday. Plus preferential rates and priority booking if you need another appointment.

The Nest (optional)

If you'd like, I'll add you to Lullabies' private WhatsApp group, 'The Nest' — support direct from me and from other mums with small babies.

1:1 Service · Breastfeeding

Single visit in-home breastfeeding support

A proper feed — with Lisa, in your home or on Zoom.

Home or Zoom · DubaiIBCLC-led

What's included

One-to-one with Lisa
Hands-on, real time. Your baby (or your bump). No junior consultant. No franchise.
A clear written plan
The plan in writing, plus what to watch for and when to message me. Signposted on if you need something beyond feeding support.
WhatsApp follow-up
Voice notes encouraged — for the small wobbles that always come up by Wednesday. Plus preferential rates and priority booking if you need another appointment.
Latch & position guides
Printable, sent home with you. The cradle hold and the football hold drawn properly.
Pump & bottle kit checklist
If relevant — pumping, returning to work, combination feeding, or weaning. No upsell.
Direct line for red flags
Anything that needs a same-day reply afterwards. NICU nurse on call.

Twins or NICU babies

Same session, same price. NICU visits subject to ward policy — message first so I can liaise with the team.

Other ways to work with me on feeding.

eGuide

Lullabies Essential Newborn Handbook

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Instant download$19

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Lullabies Essential Newborn Sleep Coaching Guide

Everything you actually need to know about newborn sleep, written by a NICU and paediatric nurse with 20+ years of clinical experience. No fluff, no fear — just realistic, evidence-based guidance to help you build good sleep foundations from day one to six months.

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1:1 with Lisa

Enhanced lactation support

A complete prenatal-and-postpartum package: a bespoke feeding plan, three in-home visits, and ongoing check-ins with WhatsApp support while you find your feet.

Book direct$489

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Four things I won't budge on.

Your choice, my support

Breast, bottle, combo, weaning, exclusive pumping — whichever you've chosen. No agenda. No guilt. I'm here for what *you* want to do.

Hands-on, never lecturing

I'll show you the latch, fix the position, sort the pillow. You leave with a feed that worked, not a printout.

NICU first, IBCLC always

Twenty years in neonatal intensive care before I opened the practice. Premature, jaundiced, NG-fed — I've seen it.

Evidence, not Instagram

I cite the data when I make a recommendation. If the science is contested — top-ups, foremilk/hindmilk — I tell you so.

Feeding, sorted.

“As a first-time mum, I was really struggling with breastfeeding in the first days after giving birth and was feeling overwhelmed, emotional, and unsure if my baby was getting enough milk. Lisa came to our home and was nothing short of incredible. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and reassuring. She took the time to assess our situation, explain everything clearly, and most importantly, she helped my baby latch and feed successfully when we had been struggling. The relief and confidence she gave me in just one visit were priceless. Beyond her expertise, Lisa has such a positive and caring presence that immediately puts you at ease during what can be a very vulnerable time. I left the session feeling empowered, supported, and much more confident in my breastfeeding journey. I truly cannot recommend Lisa highly enough. She was an absolute lifesaver for our family, and I am so grateful for her help. Thank you, Lisa! ❤️👶🏼🥛”

Iulia Olaru

“Lisa is absolutely amazing and I am so thankful to her. I struggled to breastfeed my first child and didn’t click with the hospital lactation specialist and then eventually gave up trying. When I fell pregnant with my second child, I reached out to Lisa before he arrived hopeful that she’d be able to help. She went above and beyond before he even arrived and sent me tons of useful guides to read through. When he arrived, she came over to my house and spent three hours with me making sure we nailed the latch and built my confidence up. I can’t thank her enough for all her help!!”

Bryony Honey ·

“I cannot thank Lisa enough for her support and guidance with breast feeding my baby. After a rocky start and having to exclusively pump she got my baby back on the breast during a home session. Her calm and nonjudgmental attitude put me at ease right away, and I cannot reccomend her enough. My only regret is that I didn’t have her visit sooner!”

Sara-Aisha Kent ·

The honest answers.

Don't see your question? Ask it on the 15-minute call. That's literally what it's for.

Is this the same as the hospital lactation visit?

No, it's better. Hospitals are usually one short visit focused on the latch in the first hours. Mine is a longer, slower session — in your home or on Zoom, often days or weeks later — with the follow-up support after. The two are complementary.

I'm 35 weeks pregnant. Is now too early?

Between 32 and 38 weeks is the sweet spot for an antenatal lactation session. Earlier than that, the information doesn't always stick; later than that, you might be in labour. Book whenever feels right — if baby comes early I'll roll the session into a postnatal one at no charge.

My baby is in NICU — can you come?

Yes — I'm a registered NICU nurse with 20+ years on the ward. NICU visits are subject to the hospital's policy — message me first so I can liaise with the team.

I want to stop breastfeeding. Can you help?

Of course. Weaning is one of the things I'm asked about most often — gentle, paced, no judgement. And yes, your supply will go down without engorgement or mastitis if we plan it right.

Will you check for tongue tie?

I don't assess or diagnose tongue tie myself. In Dubai it can only be assessed and divided by a medical doctor or dentist — so if feeding suggests it's worth investigating, I'll refer you to a trusted practitioner who can. We keep the session focused on the feeding itself.

Insurance?

Insurance works on a pay-and-claim basis. I can provide an itemised invoice/receipt from Lullabies — or, if you need it, from the licensed DHA facility I'm licensed by and work under — for you to submit to your insurer.

The next feed could be the easy one.

One session usually does it. If it doesn't, WhatsApp follow-up catches the rest. Start with a complimentary call.

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