Ciara Butler ibclc Lactation Consultant
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"Breastfeeding helps you and your baby feel connected and attached to each other, weaving an emotional cord to replace the umbilical cord" - The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding, La Leche League.

Your own instincts will help you to breastfeed your baby, but it is still a skill that needs to be learned. Sometimes extra help and support is needed. I aim to offer practical breastfeeding advice and support, which is suited to your own individual needs. I offer one to one private  antenatal and postnatal consultations 

Postnatal Breastfeeding Consultations


Breastfeeding consultations take place online or in the comfort of your own home, please don't feel the need to get up or get dressed for my arrival. I aim to see all families within 24-48 hours of contact. Each consultation usually lasts 1.5 - 2 hours. 

During a postnatal consultation a full medical, birth and breastfeeding history will be taken. I will observe a feed, checking position and latch. A full sucking assessment will also be carried out.  I put together and individual plan of care  for you and your baby this will be emailed to you.  Follow up is given via phone/text/email.

Price for 2 hour postnatal consultation €140

Antenatal Consutlations


​Antenatal breastfeeding consultations usually take place online or in your home. Both parents are welcome.

Topics covered:
  • The Role of Colostrum
  • Skin to Skin
  • Feeding Cues
  • Position and Latch
  • Nipple Pain
  • Safe Sleep
  • Pumping
Usually the 3rd trimester is a good time to have a consultation.

Price for a antenatal consultation €120

Most Health Insurance Providers allow you to claim for you consultation. I email receipts to all clients.

                                                                                      Testimonals

I had Ciara out twice for breastfeeding support when my little boy was 3 weeks & again for a follow (which I decided I needed) at 7 weeks. Ciara came recommended, and I could see why almost instantly - she had a kind compassionate caring approach - she started with asking how I was, what my goals were & what would work for us as a family - what a lovely way to start the session. She mentioned my mental health which was important - in retrospect my mental health for me would have been worse if I’d given up - but it was so important to say! Anyhow I was so so close to giving up breastfeeding so this was the nicest approach & a great one for a tired, emotional , hormonal new mother! I’m the first person in my family to breastfeed so professional advice for me was critical - my family’s solution was formula but I knew I wanted to throw everything at feeding as long as I could. I didn’t need to hear how beneficial breastfeeding was I needed practical steps to make it work!
- Niamh


Ciara is a fantastic lactation consultant, and I really cannot recommend her highly enough. I contacted her during a period of stress and she was able to see me quickly, and provide me with all the support I needed. Her professionalism and knowledge is evident and she communicates it in a reassuring and positive way. You can see that Ciara genuinely cares.
-Sara


Private consultation with Ciara was the highlight of last 2 weeks challenges with breastfeeding. During the session she was able to establish everything what I was struggling with over last weeks. Super positive and reassuring approach, with lots of follow ups. Ciara really cares and children smell it🤗🤗 Thank you again!
- Marta C

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