Pre/Postnatal Consultation

Service Description

Reduce the cost of your consultation You may be able to reduce the cost of your online lactation consultation through health insurance and tax relief. 1) Health Insurance Some health insurance providers offer partial cover for online lactation consultations, often under maternity or postnatal benefits. We recommend checking directly with your provider to confirm your level of cover. 2) Tax Relief Lactation consultations may qualify for 20% tax relief as a health expense through the Irish Revenue website. 3) Example Consultation fee: €100 Health insurance contribution (50%): €50 reimbursed Remaining balance: €50 Tax relief (20% of €50): €10 Final cost to you: €40 Cover and eligibility can vary depending on your provider and individual policy. Online consultations offer a convenient way to address various breastfeeding and lactation needs, including: • Antenatal Breastfeeding Counseling: Prepare for breastfeeding with expert guidance. • Personalized Breastfeeding Education: Learn techniques tailored to your situation. • Harvesting Colostrum: Understand how to collect colostrum before birth. • Postnatal Consultations: Get support when an in-person visit isn’t possible. • Returning to Work Strategies: Balance breastfeeding and work. • Weaning Guidance: Support for transitioning off breastfeeding or introducing solids. • Formula Feeding Support: Address concerns with formula feeding. • General Guidance and Confidence Building: Build confidence and receive reassurance, especially if you lack support or know few people who have breastfed. Online consultations offer flexible, accessible solutions for a confident breastfeeding journey.