Case Study
How this mum moved from confusion to confidence in the early days of breastfeeding
CLIENT PROFILE
A second-time stay-at-home mum | Baby 2 weeks old | Staying in a small room at family’s place, preparing to move abroad soon
Service rendered: Postnatal breastfeeding support
WHERE MUM WAS BEFORE WE STARTED WORKING TOGETHER:
This mum was determined to breastfeed — but something wasn’t working. Her baby latched, suckled for a bit, then fell asleep. Mum tried adjusting positions, doing breast compressions, and re-latching, but something still felt off. Mum was starting to wonder: Is she really drinking? Is this normal? She hoped breastfeeding would feel natural, but instead, she felt unsure and alone.
WHAT DID OUR WORK LOOK LIKE:
In a 90-minute 1:1 session, we focused on what would help baby breastfeed more effectively and what would help mum feel more confident in the process:
• Helped baby latch more deeply
• Found a comfortable feeding position for mum in her small bedroom, on the bed
• Encouraged her to offer the breast frequently and flexibly—not just for hunger, but to keep baby settled
• Reframed what was going on so she could trust her instincts and explain baby’s needs to family
We stayed in touch closely after the session — she sent updates and questions as things shifted, and I was there to walk alongside her as she kept experimenting.
RESULTS:
By the end of the session, baby’s latch was deeper, and mum started noticing more swallowing sounds. She felt clearer and more confident about how feeding was going.
From her messages:
“Before you came, she really didn’t make swallowing sounds. I think I got a few more now.”
WHAT STOOD OUT FOR ME:
Mum was preparing to relocate overseas, and her motivation to breastfeed ran deep — she wanted to make sure her baby had safe, nourishing, and reliable food straight from her body. We took a strengths-based lens to our work together, identifying her determination and deep sense of purpose as key strengths. By tapping into that, she stayed focused and kept practicing and experimenting with breastfeeding around the clock — even in the tight space of a small room at family’s place.