How I Helped This Mum Establish Breastfeeding Before Moving Abroad
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.)
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:
I was honestly pleased by how well focusing on this mum’s strengths worked. That perspective helped me recognize just how determined she was — her motivation to breastfeed came from wanting her baby to have safe, nourishing milk straight from her.
Even though she could only nurse on a single bed in a tiny room at her family’s place, she stayed focused and kept trying different ways to breastfeed around the clock. Her determination really stood out, and it was so inspiring to see how much she made it work simply by having the right mindset.
