How One Mum Went From Guessing to Knowing Her Baby Was Getting Milk
This mum went from wondering if baby was actually getting milk at all, to hearing those swallows and knowing baby was feeding well.
CLIENT PROFILE
A second-time stay-at-home mum in her late 20s | Baby 2 weeks old | Staying in a small room at family’s place in Singapore, preparing to move abroad soon
SERVICE RENDERED
Postnatal breastfeeding support
(This service entailed a home visit and one week of text support, with ongoing check-ins over three weeks — all provided in Singapore.)
DESPITE HER DETERMINATION TO BREASTFEED THIS TIME, SOMETHING WASN'T QUITE WORKING:
Her baby would latch and suckle briefly, then fall asleep.
She'd tried different positions and techniques, but she wasn't seeing much change.
The main question on her mind: Is my baby actually getting milk?
With an international move coming up soon, she wanted to get this sorted before they left.
WHAT DID OUR WORK LOOK LIKE
In our 90-minute session at her home, we focused on two things: helping her baby feed more effectively, and helping her feel more confident in what she was seeing.
Together, we:
• Adjusted baby's latch so she could draw milk more deeply and efficiently
• Found a comfortable feeding position that worked in her small bedroom — right there on her bed, no special chair or setup needed
• Talked through why offering the breast frequently and flexibly (not just for hunger) would help both baby and mum during this transition time
• Reframed what was happening so she could trust her instincts and explain her baby's needs to family
After the session, we stayed in close touch. She'd send updates and questions as things shifted, and I walked alongside her as she kept experimenting and building confidence.
THE OUTCOME
By the end of our time together, here's what this mum noticed:
Baby's latch became deeper and more effective
She started hearing consistent swallowing sounds during feeds — something she'd barely noticed before.
She felt more confident reading her baby's cues.
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:
Her quiet determination really shone through, even with all the challenges around her.
What I loved was how she worked with what she had. She was breastfeeding on a single bed in a tiny room at her family's place — no nursing chair, no fancy setup. But that didn't stop her. She kept trying different ways to feed around the clock because she wanted her baby to have safe, nourishing milk straight from her before their move.
Every time we connected, I could feel her confidence growing. Those small wins (hearing baby swallow, feeling a deeper latch, trusting her own instincts) built upon each other day by day.
Her success came from her unwavering commitment paired with practical techniques that worked in her real-life situation.
Going from "I'm not sure if this is working" to "I can hear when baby's feeding well now." That's what this breastfeeding support work is about!
This case study was built on a conversation with this specific client, going through our work together.
Anything in quotes is a word-for-word statement said by the client on a recorded call or in feedback.
NOT SURE IF YOUR BABY IS GETTING ENOUGH MILK?
If you're second-guessing whether breastfeeding is working, or you just need someone to help you see what's actually happening — I'm here.
I'll come to your home, work with the space you have, and help you recognise the signs of effective feeding. Then I'll stay in your corner for a full week via WhatsApp. No judgment, just support.
