WHAT WE CAN DO TOGETHER
Qualified support services to give your child the best possible start in life.
Home visits throughout Attica
We can arrange a meeting at your home or at another location of your choice in the greater Attica area.
The meeting can be in Greek or English and usually lasts 90-120 minutes.
Online meetings
We can arrange an online meeting via a secure platform (e.g. Viber, WhatsApp, Skype).
Depending on your issue, a second person may be needed to operate the camera from certain angles, in a quiet and well-lit space.
The meeting can be done in Greek or English and usually lasts 60-90 minutes.
Meeting at the Amurtel NGO site
The Amurtel GREECE office is located in Viktoria Square, in the centre of Athens and is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10.30-15.30.
To book your appointment follow the link.
The meeting can be held in Greek, English, French, Spanish, Farsi or Arabic (with interpretation) and usually lasts 45 minutes.
Breastfeeding preparation and establishment
- Prenatal information for pregnant women & preparation for breastfeeding
- First weeks with the baby at home
- Breastfeeding positions
- Complementary breastfeeding
- Breast milk supplementation
- Breastfeeding the premature baby
- Breastfeeding twins
- Tandem breastfeeding
- Postpartum depression
- Choice and use of a breast pump
- Choice and use of feeding aids
Dealing with challenges
Challenges for mothers:
- Sore nipples
- Low production
- Oversupply
- Complementary feeding
- Feeding with breast milk
- Mastitis
- Maternal health issues during breastfeeding
- Medications during lactation
- Relactation
- Mental health
- Use of alternative feeding methods
Challenges for babies:
- Lip/& Tongue tie
- Colic
- Reflux (GERD)
- Nipple Confusion
- Allergies
- Health issues
Other Support Stages
Return to work
- Breastmilk Storage
- Pumping breast milk
- Choice and use of a breast pump
Maternal and baby nutrition:
- Nutrition of the breastfeeding mother
- Restricted diet
- Introduction of solid foods
- Baby-led weaning
- Intolerances, allergies
Extended breastfeeding:
- The joys and challenges of extended breastfeeding for the whole family
- Myths and facts
- Personalised guidance according to the needs of the family
Weaning:
- Personalised breastfeeding plan that respects the needs of the family
Family issues:
- Sleep
- Changes in the partnership relationship
- Sexuality
- Sibling conflict
SUGGESTED SERVICE PLANS
One session
Anytime you feel you need it, during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Three sessions plan
One meeting before or shortly after birth, one in the first few weeks and one at around 40 days.
Six sessions plan
One meeting before or shortly after birth, one in the first few weeks, one at around 40 days and three more depending on the family’s needs, such as when the mother returns to work, introduction of solid foods, psychological support, weaning, sleep, etc.
Oversight services
I conduct informational and practical sessions, in person or online, with other professionals who would like to increase their knowledge of breastfeeding and infant feeding support, or who want to generate practice hours before they sit for their IBCLC exam.
With knowledge and experience by your side
Because all babies, regardless of the type/form of family they grow up in, have the right to breastfeed in peace, security and safety, I am here for everyone!
My knowledge and experience can help you prepare, educate or overcome any challenges you may be facing.
Let’s talk
IMAGE GALLERY
For the different stages in the breastfeeding journey!
Breastfeeding preparation
Photo Credits: Katerina Kazou
The first days with the baby at home
Photo Credits: Katerina Kazou
Breastfeeding twins
Other stages
