Expert Infant Feeding Support - Vanessa Battaglia

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant®, Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Tongue-tie Practitioner

About Vanessa

About Vanessa

When I became a mother, I experienced first-hand the joys and challenges of breastfeeding. I know what it feels like to sit in those early hours, exhausted, in pain, unsure if your baby is feeding well. I'm here because I know how much the right support, at the right moment, changes everything. I'm Vanessa - a Lactation Consultant, Registered Midwife and Tongue-tie Practitioner, with over 15 years of experience supporting families through pregnancy, birth, and infant feeding. I worked in a busy London NHS Trust for nearly a decade, and I now work across Bristol and Bath, both with the NHS as an Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Community Midwife, and privately. I offer a holistic assessment in the comfort of your home. Each consultation includes a written report covering your concerns, my assessment, and a personalised care plan with tailored and up-to-date resources. I also offer unlimited follow-up via WhatsApp - so you always have somewhere to turn.

What Families Say About Vanessa

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Whatever your feeding challenge, I can help. I support families with: establishing breastfeeding and understanding normal feeding behaviours; difficult or painful latch and breastfeeding positions; low milk supply, oversupply and forceful let-down; slow or poor weight gain; reflux and GORD; blocked ducts, engorgement and mastitis; nipple vasospasm; hand expressing and colostrum harvesting; pumping, flange fitting, safe milk storage and paced bottle feeding; breastfeeding twins; planning your return to work. As a qualified Tongue-tie Practitioner, I can assess and diagnose tongue restrictions and help you achieve a comfortable latch. It's worth knowing that more than 50% of babies with a tongue-tie don't need a division — skilled feeding support alone is often enough. However, if a division is recommended, I can refer you directly to NHS or private clinics at no extra cost.

BOOK A VISIT

Services

Antenatal preparation

A 1:1 discussion in the comfort of your home on how to best prepare to feed your baby. This usually lasts 60 to 90 minutes and includes care of your baby in the early days

£ 120

Postnatal support

A home visit to support you in your feeding journey. Visits usually last 60 to 90 minutes. This includes unlimited ongoing support via WhatsApp

£ 120

Video Consultation

Antenatal Preparation and Postnatal Support are also available over video call when a home visit is not convenient for you.

£ 100

tongue-tie and referrals

If you suspect your baby has a tongue-tie that is contributing to feeding difficulties, an oral and feeding assessment should be carried out by an experienced infant feeding specialist. If a tongue-tie division is required, I can offer you a referral to the NHS or private clinics. This service is FREE and included in your consultation price

TESTIMONIALS

Vanessa has single-handedly turned our breastfeeding journey around from a nightmare of anxiety and pain to joy and comfort for my baby and I. Booked in the middle of a particularly tough night, Vanessa responded first thing in the morning and was with us by late afternoon. Upon hearing our story she has immediately identified all the issues suggested solutions. She was the first one from a myriad of professionals that we have seen that noticed that my son had a tongue-tie which and got in touch with our health visitor. Vanessa is not only knowledgeable and responsive, she is friendly and makes speaking up about your issues easy. I cannot recommend her highly enough and will be passing her contact on to other people. Thank you very much for all your help!

Regina

Vanessa was amazing. She visited us when Benjamin was about two weeks old and quickly identified that the pain I was experiencing while breastfeeding was due to his tongue tie. She gave us a detailed report, which we took to the NHS. Once they assessed Benjamin, they confirmed Vanessa’s findings, and we were able to book and complete the procedure soon after — it made a huge difference. She also gave me the confidence to continue breastfeeding. Vanessa is approachable, calm, and so supportive. I truly enjoyed her visit — it gave me both the information and the motivation I needed at that time. Benjamin is now two years old, and he still breastfeeds!

Joana

Vanessa was very calm, patient, understanding and thorough. She helped with all aspects of breastfeeding and how to use bottle feeding in a way that didn’t disrupt breastfeeding success. She was very knowledgeable and followed up with messages to check in and give further advice and helpful resources. I would recommend Vanessa to anyone struggling with breastfeeding.

Samantha

Vanessa was calm, reassuring and incredibly helpful during a really difficult time. We had received conflicting advice and Vanessa was able to put in place a plan which is both practical and achievable. I would highly recommend Vanessa to anyone struggling with their feeding journey.

Katie

Vanessa helped me and my baby at one of the hardest times. She visited us at home and identified a tongue tie. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional but also incredibly kind and emotionally supportive. She offered daily advice and support over WhatsApp in the following weeks. Without her help and support, I don’t think we would’ve been half as likely to succeed in our breastfeeding journey.

Leanne

I sought out Vanessa’s advice at a time of despair, when I thought my milk alone was no longer enough for my baby. Vanessa explained how to manage the situation with professionalism, kindness and clarity. She helped me continue my breastfeeding journey with confidence and awareness. I highly recommend her.

Alice

Vanessa was a huge help to our family in the early days. My wife was in a lot of pain while feeding, and Vanessa quickly spotted the cause and explained it in a way we could understand. Her report helped us get it confirmed and sorted quickly through the NHS. She was calm, friendly, and really put us at ease — exactly what we needed as new parents.

Tiago

AREAS I COVER

Bristol, Bath and surrounding areas. I offer face-to-face consultations within 10 km of BS16. For areas outside of this, a small additional fee will be added to cover travel time.

Get in Touch

CONTACT DETAILS

07785104363

vanessa.lactationconsultant@gmail.com

Bristol, Bath and Surrounding Areas

Contact me to discuss availability