For this session, our lactation specialists will lay the necessary groundwork for fathers and mothers for a successful breastfeeding journey right from the start.

This service is especially helpful for mothers who may have:

• Inverted Nipples
• Short Nipples
• Flat Nipples
• Breast Augmentation / Reduction
• Previous breastfeeding challenges
• Fear and stress over breastfeeding
• Concern about achieving a successful first latch at the hospital
• Need for colostrum collection (only from Week 37 and beyond, to be done by our IBCLC only)

Our certified lactation specialists will guide you on: 

• How to overcome breast and nipple anomalies to achieve breastfeeding success
• Nipple measurement for flange fitting
• Scientific and medically-backed approach to breastfeeding to allay your concerns
• Breast massage and hand expression techniques

When Can You Start

This is most suitable for mothers who are in their 30th – 36th week of pregnancy. This is a private consultation session held at Hegen Lactation Centre. Partners are welcome.

For this session, our lactation specialists will help you and your newborn establish a deep latch and a comfortable position for a smoother breastfeeding journey.

Our certified lactation specialists will be helping you with:

• Observing your pumping/feeding session from start to finish to assess your breastfeeding journey
• Managing your milk supply, either oversupply or undersupply
• Nipples soreness, pain and engorgement
• Nipple rejection and/or confusion
• Correcting a shallow latch
• Discomfort during breastfeeding
• Assessing the compatibility of the pump parts with your nipple size
• Assessing if your baby might have tongue-tie issue
• Planning your breastfeeding goals in accordance to your lifestyle and needs
• Additional breastfeeding instruction and support for premature and "late" preterm babies

When Can You Start

It is best to schedule a session any time you are discharged from the hospital. This is a private consultation session held at Hegen Lactation Centre. Partners are welcome.

1. Please note that classes and consultations are non-refundable. We are able to accommodate changes in your schedule right up to 3 working days before the selected class / consultation date. 
   
2. Late charges of $20/15-minute may apply. Our team is committed to punctuality so that the sessions can go on smoothly and will remind our clients of their upcoming classes and consultations. In the event of an unforeseen circumstance that you may be delayed, please contact us as soon as possible at +65 8874 0452. 
   
3. For delayed appointments, please note that there will be no extra time for make-up, to be fair to other customers who are attending classes and consultations after. 
   
4. Should the session overrun, please note that there is an extra charge of $30/15-minute for consultations at our Centre after the first 60 minutes, and $40/15-minute for Home consultations after the first 90 minutes.