About Me
As an experienced NHS Midwife, Lactation Consultant, Antenatal Teacher and Mother, I know all too well how challenging having a baby can be.
From breastfeeding or chestfeeding issues, tricky bottle feeders to tongue-tie, I can be there to help you along your journey with bespoke care.
I have years of experience in antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care. My dedicated focus revolves around supporting birthing individuals and their families, particularly during the postnatal period, where new challenges often emerge.
As an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I advocate for breastfeeding and all the benefits it can bring for you and your baby. I am a member of the Association of Tongue-Tie Practitioners and am fully insured by the Care Quality Commission via Private Midwives.
I live in Farnham with my two young daughters and husband. I support parents in their own homes in Surrey and the surrounding area. I also run a free infant feeding café every Tuesday morning in Farnham. More information can be found on this website.
Please get in touch if you want to hear more about how I can help you.
Services and Pricing
I will see you in the comfort of your own home for one-to-one breastfeeding support, tongue-tie assessment and division if required.
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If you are experiencing breastfeeding issues such as latch and positioning difficulties, sore nipples, low milk supply, reflux, fussy feeding or have any other concerns I can help.
I always start with a comprehensive breastfeeding, physical and oral assessment followed by bespoke support and an individual feeding plan.
Additional support is available to you both in person and remotely as required.
90 minute in person breastfeeding consultation:
£120
60 minute in person follow up:
£80
30 minute phone or Zoom follow up:
£50
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If you think your baby may have tongue-tie, I will conduct a comprehensive assessment before advising on the best treatment.
I can carry out a tongue-tie division if required and will provide you with detailed aftercare advice and a free follow up phone call.
90 minute consultation:
£120
Tongue-tie division (if required):
£80
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A guide to establishing optimal conditions for successful breastfeeding initiation. This comprehensive session covers essential topics, such as principles of effective positioning and attachment, along with detailed instructions and demonstration of hand expression and colostrum harvesting (syringes included). Recommended for booking at 36 weeks of pregnancy, this specialised program aims to address common breastfeeding challenges, offering invaluable insights to empower and assist you in the initiation of a successful breastfeeding journey.
90 minute consultation:
£1
Locations
I am based in Farnham but will travel to most locations in Surrey and Hampshire, as well as some areas in Berkshire and West Sussex. Subject to your location there may be an additional travel charge.
Aldershot, Alresford, Alton, Ascot, Basingstoke, Billingshurst, Bordon, Bracknell, Camberley, Chandler’s Ford, Cobham, Dorking, Eastleigh, Emsworth, Epsom, Farnham, Farnborough, Fleet, Frimley, Godalming, Guildford, Haslemere, Havant, Hindhead, Hook, Hounslow, Leatherhead, Lightwater, Maidenhead, Midhurst, Odiham, Petersfield, Petworth, Portsmouth, Romsey, Richmond, Sandhurst, Slough, Southsea, Staines, Stockbridge, Teddington, Uxbridge, Walton-on-Thames, Whitchurch, Winchester, Wimbledon, Windsor, Woking, Wokingham, Yately.
“Polly radiates warmth, experience and gorgeous mama energy. She really listened to my needs, helped me with positioning and gave me so much confidence.”
Emilie, Binstead
“Polly was a life saver when my baby was a few days old and we were warding off jaundice in fear of being readmitted to hospital. She created a breastfeeding plan for us and coached us through it, with lots of tips on how to increase my supply and breastfeed comfortably in those early overwhelming days”.
Susie, Guildford
Polly was always there for me whenever I had questions or concerns about breastfeeding. There is no one more compassionate or caring but to top that her knowledge and expertise are unmatched. I know that my experience of early motherhood was a positive and happy one because of Polly.
Aimee, Winchester
“Polly’s informed guidance and compassionate support were only surpassed by her dedication to our well-being. Through her antenatal teaching and postnatal care, she has made a lasting, positive impact on our journey to parenthood”
Amir, Farnham
Contact Me
Please feel free to get in touch with me. I am always more than happy to discuss the breastfeeding challenges you are facing and advise on how I can help.
polly.l.powell@gmail.com
+44 7989 341 847