Breastfeeding
Breastfeedingis not always the natural, easy thing we were promised.
For some women it works from the first day. For plenty of others it's painful, uncertain, or quietly exhausting, and there is far less honest help available than there should be.
Because sometimes, the most reassuring words we can hear are, “I've felt that too.”
Dr Kavina
Perhaps it hurts, and you've been told it shouldn't, and that hasn't helped.
- 01Perhaps you're worried you aren't making enough, and you can't tell for certain
- 02Maybe you've been unwell and don't know what you can safely take
- 03Perhaps you've been given four different answers by four different people
- 04Or maybe you're wondering whether you're allowed to stop, and afraid to ask
We honour where you are
Every feeding journey is different.
Some women want help to keep going.
Some want help to stop without feeling they've failed.
Some are combination feeding and tired of being asked to justify it.
Some simply want to know whether what they're feeling is normal.
There is no “right” way to feed your baby.
There is no expectation that you should have found this easy.
Our role isn't to tell you what you should be doing.
It's to understand what's actually happening, treat what can be treated, and support whatever you decide.
Understanding brings confidence
We believe that meaningful healthcare begins with education. During your consultation, we'll take the time to understand how feeding is going and what matters most to you. Together, we'll explore:
What's behind the pain, and whether something treatable is going on
The signs that matter when you're worried about supply
Which medications are safe while breastfeeding, and which need a different choice
How to recognise mastitis, thrush and other problems early
How feeding is affecting your sleep, your mood and your recovery
What stopping or combination feeding would actually involve, if that's what you want
Your goals matter
Not every mother wants the same outcome here.
Healthcare should be personalised, not prescribed.
At BloomHealth, we don't believe success looks the same for everyone.
For one woman, it might be feeding without pain for the first time in weeks.
For another, it may be finally being told that combination feeding is a real option.
For someone else, it may be stopping, with support rather than guilt.
Whatever your goals may be, we'll work with you towards them rather than towards somebody else's idea of what you should want.
You were never meant to navigate this alone
Health is deeply personal.
But it should never feel lonely.
As BloomHealth grows, our Bloom Circles will create opportunities for women walking similar journeys to learn together, support one another and realise they are not alone.
How BloomHealth can support you
Your consultation may include:
An unhurried conversation about how feeding is actually going
Assessment and treatment of pain, cracking, blocked ducts, mastitis or thrush
Clear guidance on medication safety while breastfeeding
A medical look at supply concerns, including thyroid and other contributing factors
A conversation about your mood and how you're coping
Practical support if you're weaning, combination feeding or stopping
Referral to a lactation consultant when hands-on feeding support is what you need
Where our care ends, said plainly
Dr Kavina is a female GP, not a lactation consultant.
Hands-on latch and positioning work is a lactation consultant's expertise, and we'll refer you to one when that's what will actually help.
Tongue-tie assessment and division are done elsewhere as well.
What a female GP adds is the medical side: treating pain and infection, checking medication safety, looking for a medical cause behind low supply, and paying attention to how you're doing, not only how the baby is.
Consultation fees
| Initial Consultation | S$120 |
|---|---|
| Planned Follow-up Review | S$90 |
Medication, laboratory tests and any further investigations are billed separately where they are needed. A planned follow-up review applies to a scheduled review of the same concern. If a new or unrelated concern comes up, or a fuller reassessment is needed, that visit is booked as a new initial consultation.
Our philosophy
At BloomHealth, we believe the best kind of healthcare empowers people to become better versions of themselves.
By honouring where you are today, helping you understand your health and supporting you with evidence-based care, our hope is that you'll leave every consultation feeling more informed, more confident and more empowered to make decisions that are right for you.
Because healthcare isn't just about treating symptoms.
It's about helping people navigate life's transitions with clarity, confidence and compassion.
Where to go next
- Postpartum careThe wider recovery this sits inside, from delivery through the first two years.
- Postnatal depressionIf feeding difficulties and low mood have become tangled together.
- Contraceptive pillContraception after birth, including what fits with breastfeeding.
- Bloom WomenThe wider assessment this consultation sits inside, across cycles, hormones and long-term health.
- Bloom CirclesSmall-group educational and community experiences for people moving through a health transition.
- Join the waitlistBe told when postpartum consultations open.
BloomHealth is opening soon.
Join the waitlist and we will let you know when consultations open. No pressure, just a conversation when you are ready.