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Specialist Lactation & Infant Feeding Support in Thalwil, Zurich
If you’re struggling with feeding your baby, I’m here to help. For questions, worries and concerns, for second opinions and detailed oral assessments alongside compassionate, specialist advice, I’d love to to support you.
I’m Johanna, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) from Australia, now based in Thalwil, Zurich, providing breastfeeding and infant feeding support throughout Switzerland, Europe and the world.
I am a member of the International Affiliation of Tongue Tie Professionals with extensive additional training in trauma counselling and maternal mental health, regularly speaking at international conferences and working alongside universities and global organisations to improve infant feeding and parental support worldwide.
I will always ensure the utmost health for you and your baby, while simultaneously considering your own goals and dreams, your history and the support situation surrounding you. Everyone deserves to move into parenthood with confidence, and I’d love to walk with you for part of the way.
“I thank my lucky stars that I found Johanna! She showed such compassion and understanding of both myself and my little one. She armed me with a wealth of valuable information, tools, techniques and exercises. I found the strength to advocate for my baby, trusting in what I learned. I can’t say enough how much I recommend Johanna and the support she has given to us.“
– Lauren K
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I offer consultations in my practice in Thalwil, along with online consultations and occasional home visits.
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Lactation Consultations and Infant Feeding
If you have questions about any aspect of you child’s feeding, or if you’re struggling in any way, I’d love to help. If you want to talk through options in a safe and entirely non-judgmental way, I’d love to assist you. Read more to see the many areas I can help you with.
Prenatal Consultations
Prepare for a smooth breastfeeding experience by gaining a deep understanding of the way your body and baby work together. Know what to expect the first days, helping to prevent future problems. There are things you can do NOW to prepare!
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