TONGUE TIE PRACTITIONER & INFANT FEEDING SPECIALIST
Alex Ferran de Pol
Meet Alex
Supporting new parents to work through feeding issues is my passion. As a lactation consultant I have gained extensive experience with both breast and bottle feeding problems. Many of the babies I see have a tongue tie, but there is often a crossover between this and other issues, and there can be a number of solutions which may be needed to improve feeding.
I can advise on mastitis, breast thrush, reflux, weight issues, low milk supply, allergies and prematurity. I will develop a feeding plan to work out the best way forward for mother and baby. Tongue Tie division is not a quick fix solution for many families. Time, patience, advice and support after the procedure helps baby to improve their feeding over 7-10 days.
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I have previously led the Tongue Tie service for a London teaching hospital, but left to work closer to home. I've also worked as an infant feeding midwife for 2 years. As part of my role I supported and advised midwives and other health care professionals on making plans for babies with feeding concerns.
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I have 4 children of my own, including identical twins. While breastfeeding I had a number of challenges, so I know how hard it is, especially on very little sleep! 3 of my children had a tongue tie, which is where my interest in this field began.
Tongue tie assessment and division
I will visit you in your home and take a feeding history, with a feed observed if needed. If tongue tie division is the right choice for your baby I will then perform a frenultomy. Babies normally feed soon after the procedure. For this reason baby needs to of not fed for about 1.5 to 2 hours before I arrive. I will then discusss a feeding plan if needed. The appointment normally takes 1 to 1.5 hours. I will contact you the next day and one week later to ensure that the feeding is improving.
£200
1 to 1.5 hour appointment with follow up contact
Feeding advice and tongue tie assessment
Breastfeeding/bottle feeding advice and tongue tie assessment only.
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I will visit you in your home and take a full feeding history. I will observe a feed and offer advice on positioning and attachment. I will assess for tongue tie if needed. I will then develop a feeding plan for mother and baby to improve feeding. I will contact you the following day to see how the plan is working and offer further advice or adjustments if needed.
£110
1 hour appointment, £60 for every subsequent hour
Tongue Tie Practitioner and Infant Feeding Specialist
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Over 18 years as a qualified midwife
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Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
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As well as tongue tie I advise on breast refusal, reflux, allergies, low milk supply, prematurity, and breast thrush
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Helped more than 4000 parents with breast and bottle feeding
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Fully insured by Hiscox, and over seen by Care Quality Commission (CQC)