Breastfeeding consultant
The breastfeeding consultants provide advice and practical support to help mothers care for and feed their babies
During the appointment, the consultant can demonstrate different breastfeeding positions, provide guidance on feeding techniques, answer questions, and, if necessary, weigh your baby.
Breastfeeding support is free of charge. All women who have given birth may attend, regardless of where they received maternity care or where their baby was born.
Common reasons for seeking support include:
- painful, cracked nipples
- engorgement, prevention, relief, and, if necessary, treatment of mastitis
- concerns about your baby’s weight
- questions/assessment about milk supply
- transitioning from formula milk to breastfeeding
- support with weaning
Breastfeeding advice and support are provided free of charge.
Contact and location details
Women's Health Clinic
Sõle 23, Tallinn
1st floor, Room D007
To book an appointment, please call 666 5307, Monday to Thursday, 8am to 6pm and Friday, 8am to 4pm.
The breastfeeding consultant can be contacted during clinic hours on 5308 7874.
The Women's Health Clinic follows the 10 rules for supporting breastfeeding, as recommended by the WHO and UNICEF:
1.a. We comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes and World Health Organization resolutions.
1.b. We have a written breastfeeding code of conduct that is communicated to all staff of the Women's Health Clinic.
1.c. We regularly collect and review breastfeeding data.
2. We ensure staff have the knowledge and skills to support breastfeeding.
3. We inform all pregnant women and families about the benefits of breastfeeding and how to establish it successfully.
4. We support immediate and uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact and early initiation of breastfeeding after birth.
5. We support mothers in managing common challenges when starting and continuing breastfeeding.
6. We do not give breastfed newborns food or drink other than breast milk unless medically indicated.
7. We encourage rooming-in, allowing mothers and babies to remain together 24 hours a day.
8. We encourage mothers to breastfeed the baby at the baby's request.
9. We advise mothers about the risks associated with the use of pacifiers and baby bottles.
10. We provide advice on ongoing support and follow-up after discharge.