02 — Service
Bottle & Formula Feeding Support
Many babies and parents experience challenges when it comes to bottle feeding and benefit from skilled, compassionate support responsive to a baby's needs.
Finding guidance that is both effective and truly responsive to a baby's needs can be difficult.
Anabela has undertaken extensive training in orofacial myofunctional therapy, giving her a deep understanding of oral anatomy, including tongue and lip function, as well as the mechanics of swallowing. She uses this knowledge to support families with gentle, baby-led strategies that encourage calm, comfortable, and enjoyable bottle feeding experiences.
A typical consultation includes:
- Thorough baby medical history collection
- Examination of the infant's oral cavity
- Assessment of sucking skills
- Observation of a feed
- Weight check (if required)
Personalised plan with ongoing follow-up:
- Adapted to your individual situation and preferences
- Follow-up by WhatsApp/email up to 2 weeks
You will benefit from an appointment if your baby is struggling with:
- Messy feeds
- Excessive dribbling
- Excessive wind and gas
- Reflux symptoms
- Bottle aversion
- Excessive or insufficient weight gain
- Excessive or insufficient milk intake
“I can not thank Anabela enough for what she did for us. My baby was extremely upset and I was advised to stop breastfeeding and start specialised formula. Baby was still very upset and struggling with the bottle, feeding every 2h and struggling to gain weight. She showed us techniques to relax baby, help with wind, to feed, and to find the best bottle and teat for our baby. Within 2 days he was a new baby and we were able to change to regular formula.”
“My baby was on reflux medication by the GP but was still very unsettled, so I decided to try Baby Massage to see if it would help. During the class Anabela picked up that my baby was having issues with the feeding so we had an appointment and it turns out my baby had a severe tongue tie. Anabela supported us through the process of having it released, helped baby to learn how to suck properly, and he was finally able to come off the reflux medication. He is such a happy baby now and loves his bottle! Anabela is such a wealth of knowledge and I hate to think where we would be if we hadn't met her.”
Bottle feeding consultations can take place in our Kilkenny room or in the comfort of your own home (travel fees may apply). In certain situations, video consultations are also available and can be arranged on an individual basis.
The cost of your consultation may be fully or partially covered by your private health insurance under Lactation Consultant services. We recommend checking with your provider in advance to confirm your level of cover before booking your appointment.