Breastfeeding Kerry - Anna O' Donoghue, Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding support, advice and help for Moms and babies. Home visits throughout Co.kerry and Cork
20/07/2025
Breastfeeding preparation class in Killarney
🌟 small group allowing for chat and discussion on aspects of infant feeding
🌟 I discuss combination feeding - lots of Moms decide introducing a bottle prolongs their breastfeeding journey
🌟it’s the season of weddings and hen parties - how can I breastfeed and still go to the hen !!! All to be discussed
🌟includes my booklet with all information in it - and follow up phone call if required when your baby arrives
29/05/2025
29/05/2025
The early days and how to establish breastfeeding
🤱 skin to skin is so important - not just for breastfeeding but for many reasons
🌟regulates baby’s heart rate and breathing
🌟 regulates your baby’s temperature
🌟 soothing and bonding for your baby
🤱 Starting breastfeeding in the labour ward is a great opportunity to have help on hand
🤱If when you latch your baby it’s uncomfortable- then unlatch by sticking in your little finger and try again .
🤱 Feeding every 2 hours is vital in the first few days to get breastfeeding established .
Your baby will be sleepy on day one so@you may need to wake your baby every 2 hours.
🤱 be nice to yourself - everyone is learning - take one day at a time .
🤱Rest as much as possible - accept all the help offered.
🤱If feeding doesn’t go to plan - you may need to hand express and feed using a syringe - then start again
🤱It’s ok if you need to give formula due to many reasons - it doesn’t mean you can’t breastfeed- hand expression is an option if baby not latching .
🤱 exhaustion, long labours , c sections, babies are all reasons why a baby may not latch as we want and will need to learn - this is ok
🌟most important is baby is fed - if your baby requires a top up - breastmilk is FIRST choice - but if not available then formula is ok.
🌟MOST IMPORTANT YOU CAN STILL ESTABLISH BREASTFEEDING even if your baby received a top up .
🌟Seek help and support early
11/05/2025
☀️Travelling this summer abroad - there is a measles outbreak worldwide with cases increasing
☀️MMR vaccination in administered to all babies as primary schedule at 12 months .
☀️It is recommended by HSE and NIAC who are the immunisation advisory council to vaccinate your baby against measles if going abroad
☀️ Your baby must be over 6 months
☀️ YES this ok to travel with your baby under 6 months as they will have some immunity from you - and more immunity if you are breastfeeding
☀️ your baby will still require the 12 month MMR vaccination
☀️ It is a live vaccine so takes 10-14 days to start making antibodies -ideally get your baby vaccinated 2 weeks pre travel
☀️ there are minimal side effects - maybe a little rash after 10 days but mainly babies are very well post vaccines
☀️It is free of charge from your GP Practice
06/05/2025
So proud to be a part of GP Care Killarney , a new GP practice in Deerpark, Killarney
🌟 we are colleagues for years in a previous practice and have years of experience in all aspects of health.
🌟 I have 21 years experience in General practice nursing, my colleague is a trained A nurse
We have a super team of administrators who organise and keep the practice running so smoothly
🌟 Our GPs are experienced in all aspects of health , but each one specialises and are passionate in different aspects of patient care.
🌟 my first love is babies, children and the heart !! I am very lucky to have Dr Danielle and Dr Rosemary sharing my passion in supporting families in infant feeding and other common childhood issues
Some feeding issues can be complex and take time to support and help - working as a team is so beneficial in finding solutions
Danielle and I often see babies as a team to work through feeding issues such as colic, reflux, slow weight gain .
🌟 4 GPs with all different specialities - women’s health, antenatal care, dermatology, heart , care of the elderly .
🌟a great location , free parking , near Costa and Marks !!
Taking new patients
29/03/2025
Mothers Day and we loosing an hour in bed !!!
💗 Happy Mothers Day to alll Moms to be , and all Moms and Grandmothers, childminders and our support network .
💗 you might not get to go for lunch BUT treat yourself to a nice cake or chocolate ! Some Dads may be missing supporting our footballers in Croke Park 💛💚💛💚
💗 Don’t worry re clock change - your baby will adjust - brighter evenings - try stick to your routine - good blackout blinds are an investment .
💗 Summer is coming 🙏🌟☀️☀️☀️☀️
26/03/2025
✨ Mother’s Day giveaway ✨
This Mother’s Day, we want to celebrate all the amazing mothers or mothers to be with a special GIVEAWAY! 💕
Kerry based trio Midwife , Lactation Consultant and Photographer .creative have teamed up to give you the ultimate mama package!
This giveaway is not only for mamas to enter
If you are lucky enough to win you can gift this prize to a friend or family member who are expecting or have had their little bundle of joy already 💞
One lucky mama will win
- a professional photoshoot with Simonne
- a baby massage class with Anna B
- a breastfeeding preparation class with Anna O’D
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22/03/2025
Knowledge is power
🌟 Becoming parents is a mixture of so many emotions and the no knowing what to expect
🌟 I so recommend breastfeeding supper groups - peer support is invaluable
🌟if you need support or advice contact your midwife, practice nurse , GP and PHN
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21/03/2025
Comfort is key
💗 visited a lovely Mom and baby yesterday and just loved this chair
💗 so comfortable- great support and cosy
💗 comfort is so important when breastfeeding
18/03/2025
Moms benefit also from Breastfeedinf.
🌟Studies published from Jama Oncology has shown breastfeeding for 3 months has shown an 18% lower risk of developing ovarian cancer . 12 months breastfeeding has shown 34% less risk of ovarian cancer.
🌟The Journal of American Heart Association published a report of breastfeeding Moms - women who breastfed at some time in their life were 14% less likely to develop coronary heart disease; 12% less likely to suffer strokes; and 17% less likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
Women who breastfed for 12 months or longer during their lifetime appeared to be less likely to develop cardiovascular disease than women who did not breastfeed.
🌟 Every feed makes a difference - take one day at a time.
🌟 breastmilk is magical for your baby - but Moms getting health benefits is yet another bonus to your hard work
08/03/2025
Happy International women’s Day
🌟 support is key in the first steps when becoming a Mom- peer support is most beneficial -
🤩 you hear the practical tips, the practical bits to buy, you feel normal when chatting to someone who also has a 2 year old who doesn’t sleep or a 4 month old who won’t take a bottle . Who else has sore ni***es, leaking b***s and clothes that don’t fit!!
🌟 And to all the fabulous Moms and Moms to be -
🌟 Everyday should be a celebration
🌟 And to all my fabulous friends and colleagues and if course my 2 beautiful daughters .
10/01/2025
18 years ago I was starting my second breastfeeding journey
💗 A rocky first one made me very anxious about the second
💗 BUT it was a first class journey with no hiccups on the way
💗 first experiences can put doubts in your mind, cause little anxiety and worry . But every journey is different
💗 nature gives the mom more milk every subsequent pregnancy - You wil be more relaxed second time round- your breast and ni***es will be experienced
💗 seek help and advice early if you any any issues
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Send a message to Breastfeeding Kerry - Anna O' Donoghue, Lactation Consultant:
Firstly I am a Mom of 3 beautiful children, all of whom I breastfed successfully. But not without a few hiccups, (well some very big hiccups!!) along the way. I was extremely lucky to have excellent peer support from friends who were also breastfeeding at the same time. From my own experience I felt that more professional help and support is needed in the community for breastfeeding Moms.
I qualified as a Lactation Consultant in 2011, and recertified in 2016. I am registered with the International Board Of Lactation Consultants. Continuous professional development is required annually to maintain registration. I am also a Practice Nurse , working in a busy GP practice.
As a Lactation Consultant I facilitate antenatal preparation classes. I also visit families in the postnatal period in their own home to help and support breastfeeding Moms. The cost of both antenatal classes and postnatal home visits are reimbursable from most private health insurance providers.
I am very passionate regarding breastfeeding , and hope I can make a difference to Mothers and Babies in supporting, and helping Moms achieve their goals regarding breastfeeding.
