Lisa Chandler – registered Midwife and Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
Breastfeeding Support in Putney
If feeding your baby feels difficult, confusing or painful, you are not alone.
Many feeding challenges can be resolved with small adjustments to positioning, a clearer understanding of how babies feed, or practical support to help you and your baby work together more comfortably.
As a midwife and breastfeeding specialist, I provide calm, practical feeding support for families in Putney and surrounding areas. During a home visit we take the time to understand what is happening with feeding and develop a clear plan to help you move forward with confidence. My approach combines clinical midwifery experience with practical, compassionate guidance to help families feel confident feeding their babies.
If you’re unsure what support might be most helpful, you’re very welcome to send me a message or arrange a short call. Messages are welcome at any time, even 3am! — I will reply as soon as I am able.
Sometimes parents simply need a little reassurance or a couple of pointers, and I’m always happy to help where I can. If more support is needed, we can then arrange a feeding consultation.
Breastfeeding Support - Home visit
If feeding your baby feels difficult, painful or overwhelming, a home visit can provide the time and support to help you understand what is happening and how to move forward with confidence.
I offer personalised feeding consultations either in the hospital or in the comfort of your home. During the consultation we will discuss your feeding goals and any concerns you may have. We will talk through your medical history, pregnancy and birth, as well as your baby’s feeding history to date.
I will observe you feeding your baby and offer information and guidance to support your feeding choices and goals, as well as the wellbeing of both you and your baby.
My aim is to help you and your key support partners feel confident feeding your baby and to offer you a toolkit of options to support your feeding journey.
What's Included:
- An extended home visit, typically lasting around two hours
- Discussion of your feeding history and understand your concerns
- Observation of a full feed where appropriate
- Practical support with positioning, attachment and comfort
- Clear guidance tailored to your baby and your feeding goals
- Complimentary access to my online breastfeeding course, including videos and supportive resources
- 14 days of follow-up support by text or WhatsApp
- Your partner or support person is very welcome to be involved. Siblings are welcome too
- Visits can take place at home or, where appropriate, in hospital
Follow Up Support:
Many families find that a single visit, together with the follow-up support included afterwards, is enough to resolve their feeding concerns.
If feeding challenges require more time to work through, additional consultations can be arranged. These may take place face-to-face or by phone or video, depending on what is most appropriate.
Extended text or WhatsApp support can also be arranged if ongoing guidance would be helpful.
What I can help With:
Many families contact me with a specific concern such as those listed below. During a consultation we will take the time to explore all aspects of your baby’s feeding so that we can understand what is happening and identify practical ways to move forward.
I commonly support families with:
- Painful breastfeeding
- Difficulties with latch or positioning
- Concerns about milk supply
- Babies who seem unsettled or feed very frequently
- Babies who are sleepy or reluctant to feed
- Slow weight gain
- Expressing and pumping
- Syringe and cup feeding
- Bottle feeding
- Mastitis or blocked ducts
- Oral and nipple thrush
- Reflux
If you’re unsure whether your situation fits one of these examples, you’re very welcome to get in touch. Messages are welcome at any time — I will reply as soon as I am able.
Areas I Cover:
I provide breastfeeding and feeding support for families in Putney and surrounding areas of South West London.
Home visits are commonly available for families in:
- Putney
- Wimbledon
- Wandsworth
- Fulham
- Richmond
- Kingston
- Morden
If you are unsure whether you fall within my travel area, you are very welcome to get in touch. I am usually able to travel locally where possible.
Pricing
Pricing for feeding support is outlined below. During a home visit feeding consultation I will take the time to understand what is happening with your baby’s feeding and provide practical support tailored to your situation.
If you feel you may benefit from additional guidance but do not need a consultation, my online breastfeeding course is also available and can be used both during pregnancy and after your baby arrives.
Breastfeeding Support - Home Visit
£170
A comprehensive home visit to explore your baby’s feeding and provide practical support tailored to you and your baby. Includes 14 days of follow-up support by text or WhatsApp.
Follow up
- Home Visit
£80 / 1 hour
£100 / 1.5 hours
Additional in-person support if further help is needed after your initial consultation.
Follow up
- Phone consultation
£45 / 30 minutes
A phone or video consultation to discuss progress, answer questions, and adjust feeding guidance where needed.
Text / WhatsApp Support
£50 / week
Extra messaging support can be added if you would find continued guidance and reassurance helpful.
About Me
Lisa Chandler is a registered midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and a certified breastfeeding specialist, providing feeding support for families in Putney and surrounding areas of South West London.
I am also a member of the Royal College of Midwives and the Royal College of Nursing, and hold enhanced DBS certification and professional insurance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
When should I seek breastfeeding support?
Many feeding challenges can be resolved quickly when support is sought early. If feeding is painful, your baby is struggling to latch, or you are feeling unsure about how feeding is going, practical guidance can often make a significant difference.
Some parents also choose to learn about breastfeeding during pregnancy so they feel more prepared before their baby arrives. My online breastfeeding course provides clear guidance on how feeding works and what to expect in the early days.
Free support may also be available through local hospital infant feeding teams or community breastfeeding groups. However, some families prefer the time and continuity of personalised support in their own home.
How quickly can you visit?
Feeding challenges can feel urgent, particularly in the early days with a new baby, and I usually recommend seeking support as soon as possible. I aim to offer appointments quickly and will always try to help families promptly where I can. In many cases I am able to visit the same day or the following day.
If I am unable to visit straight away, I may suggest contacting another trusted infant feeding professional locally so that you can receive support as soon as possible. I can guide you towards a recommended practitioner or suggest suitable accredited bodies that you may wish to search.
You are always welcome to send me a message and we can discuss what is happening.
What happens during a feeding consultation?
Before the consultation you will receive a short questionnaire to complete so that I can understand your pregnancy, birth experience and any relevant medical history.
If there is time before the appointment, I may also ask you to keep a simple record of your baby’s feeds and nappies for a day or two. This can help us build a picture of how feeding is currently going.
During the visit we will talk through your baby’s feeding, your concerns and your goals. I will observe a feed where appropriate and offer practical guidance to support you and your baby with positioning, attachment and feeding patterns.
My aim is to help you understand what is happening with your baby’s feeding and to give you the confidence and tools to move forward in a way that feels right for your family.
Can you help if my baby is older?
It is never too late to ask for help with feeding. Although many families seek support in the early days after birth, feeding challenges can arise at any stage.
Some parents contact me when their baby is a few weeks or months old, particularly if feeding has become uncomfortable, their baby is unsettled during feeds, or they have concerns about milk supply or weight gain.
During a consultation we will explore what has been happening and work through practical options to support feeding in a way that feels manageable for you and your baby.
Do you only support breastfeeding?
Although, bbreastfeeding support is a large part of my work, I also provide guidance with expressing, bottle feeding and combination feeding.
My aim during a consultation is to help you understand how feeding works and to support you in meeting the feeding goals that feel right for your family.
What if I can’t afford a consultation?
I understand that private consultations are not accessible for every family. Free infant feeding support may be available through your local hospital infant feeding team, health visitors, or community breastfeeding groups.
I also have a number of free videos and resources available on my website which may provide some helpful guidance. If you are unsure where to start, you are very welcome to send me a message and I can point you towards some useful information.
If you would like more structured support, my online breastfeeding course is also available and can be used both during pregnancy and after your baby arrives.
Arrange Feeding Support
If feeding your baby is feeling difficult or you would like some reassurance, you are very welcome to get in touch. We can briefly discuss what is happening and decide whether a feeding consultation would be helpful.
Messages are welcome at any time and I will reply as soon as I am able.