Breastfeeding Kerry - Anna O' Donoghue, Lactation Consultant
Breastfeeding support, advice and help for Moms and babies. Home visits throughout Co.kerry and Cork
28/10/2025
Support groups are so worth attending
🌟 peer support and also professional support available weekly in your area
🌟lots of tips to be gained from other moms and babies , a chat and some advice
🌟 from clothing to pumps you will gain knowledge from other moms and families .
🌟check out your local breastfeeding group on breastfeeding.ie
🌟voluntary groups suck as la leche league and cuidiu do fantastic work with moms and babies and a wealth of practical knowledge and support
21/10/2025
19/10/2025
Back to the weighing scales and it not going up !!!
🌟 sometimes babies are slow gaining weight but if everything else is ok then it’s time, patience and a lot of support from family and professional as needed
🌟 think of the supplement of formula that may be required as Dessert!!
Breakfast lunch dinner starters are all breastmilk and formula is dessert
🌟once the weight is up we take the dessert !! Slowly but we all do without dessert !
💗mom needs support to keep going and reassurance that she is doing a super job.
💗 weekly weights I find works well as mom has opportunity also to chat and discuss any issues
💗I am blessed also to work within a holistic GP Practice that focuses on importance of breastfeeding and support GP CareKillarney
08/10/2025
I feel I have oversupply as my breasts are full and sometimes I need to wake my baby
Should I express -NO - unless you become uncomfortable and then Just express -just to be comfortable - you may only need to express 10-20mls
🌟ideally you want your baby to set what she requires-whatever she feeds then the breast will match her needs
🌟 if you have an event coming up and you are ESCAPING 😀😀, then first feed in morning may suit best and most practical to express to build up stores in freezer.
Expressing from one breast and feeding from the other may work.
07/10/2025
Next breastfeeding class on November 29th Killarney
🌟knowing what to expect in the first few weeks when your baby arrives
🌟how do I know my baby is getting g enough
🌟what do I need to buy
🌟can I give my baby a bottle
🌟 festive season is coming and how do I manage Christmas and breastfeeding
🌟 combination feeding
🌟 what to do if my baby isn’t gaining weight
And much more
🌟small group class to allow for chat and all queries answered
🌟fees can be reimbursed through many health policies
🌟Pm or text to book your place
04/10/2025
Breastfeeding class face to face allows for all your questions and concerns to be discussed
🌟first time moms gain so much advice and second time moms at class offer so much practical advice
🌟 preparation is key- support is vital _ take one day at a time - don’t give up on a bad day
🌟💗 And most important every feed makes a difference
01/10/2025
It’s National Breastfeeding Week - but every week is a breastfeeding week and especially when you in the middle of breastfeeding your baby
🌟 So many emotions - 💘💘💘💘💘
💘 Evert drop and every feed makes a difference - if you are feeding once a day or 10 times a day you are d**g a great job
💘 take one day at a time and well done
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18/08/2025
Killarney Birth Prep Workshop 🤰
✨ Join us for a full morning of expert led support to prepare you for pregnancy, birth and beyond
✨Led by a women’s health physiotherapist and dietitian, you’ll enjoy:
🧘🏻♀️ A Pregnancy Pilates class
🥐 Breakfast and refreshments
🤰Birth and delivery prep including positions for labour, education on pain relief, perineal massage and advice on postnatal recovery
🥑 Nutrition tips for pregnancy, delivery and beyond
👶🏻 Breastfeeding talk with lactation consultant Anna O’Donoghue
🌸 A guided pregnancy meditation
🙋♀️ Pregnancy and postnatal Q&A
📚 Antenatal education booklets
Date: Saturday the 20th of September
Time: 9-1 pm
Venue: Loughdale cottage Killarney
Ticket Prices: €120
• A % of course fees may be redeemable depending on your insurance policy *
Book your spot through the .app ✨
16/08/2025
Breastfeeding preparation classes available in Tralee and Killarney
💗knowing what to expect in the first few weeks- how will I know my baby is getting enough
💗weddings hens parties- how will I get to go and breastfeed
💗 combined feeding expressing and pumping
💗 small group face to face classes allows for@lots@of topical discussion on all aspects of becoming a Mom
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 .
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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.
