Breastfeeding support

Who is this support for?

Mothers preparing to breastfeed, needing support at the beginning or with feeding questions during the first year.

What can we explore together?

• Looking at breastfeeding position and attachment
• Discussing nipple concerns and discomfort
• Exploring breast refusal and appropriate referral
• Information on expressing milk and safe storage
• Questions about everyday feeding
• Referral for medical assessment when needed

Understanding you and your baby together

We discuss your experience, your baby's feeding history and any difficulties. Positioning and attachment may be assessed where the meeting conditions allow. No single product or approach is offered as a solution for every family.

Realistic support, without pressure

Feeding decisions are personal to each family. Support is planned without creating guilt or pressure to succeed. Fever, increasing pain or concerns that your baby is not feeding adequately require prompt assessment by an appropriate healthcare professional.

How can you prepare for breastfeeding support?

You can briefly share your expectations, concerns and preference for an online or in-person meeting. You do not need to send detailed health records or photos in your first message. We clarify the scope of the conversation, any information needed, your partner's involvement and follow-up contact together. If a concern requires medical assessment, you should contact the relevant healthcare team.

Istanbul first, with support across Turkey

For private midwife support in Istanbul, share your district and preferred meeting format. Online and in-person options are available across Turkey; availability and travel arrangements outside Istanbul are agreed during an initial conversation. We also discuss which topics can be covered online and which need an in-person assessment.

Midwife support in Istanbul and consultation options across Turkey are explained in more detail on these pages.

Before we meet

We clarify your needs, timing and arrangements at first contact. The location and ongoing plan depend on your circumstances. Simply note the questions that matter to you; you are not expected to know everything beforehand.

Questions you may have