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Read More"If breastfeeding feels painful or overwhelming, it’s okay to ask for help. You’ll be heard, supported, and never judged."
-Grace, IBCLC/ RD
Gentle, personalised lactation support by our IBCLC-led team.
About Us
Manna Grace Lactation Support provides professional breastfeeding care led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) (L-319845)/ Registered Dietitian [MAHPC(DTN)01809].
An IBCLC is a globally recognised healthcare professional specialising in lactation and breastfeeding management, trained to support both straightforward and complex feeding challenges.
Our care is grounded in:
We believe breastfeeding support should never cause unnecessary pain or pressure. Our role is to support physiology, comfort, and informed decision-making, while respecting each family’s values and circumstances.
An IBCLC is a globally recognised healthcare professional specialising in lactation and breastfeeding management, trained to support both straightforward and complex feeding challenges.
Our care is grounded in:
- Evidence-based lactation science
- Gentle, non-forceful lactation therapy
- Nutrition and maternal wellbeing
- Emotional and practical mother-centred support
We believe breastfeeding support should never cause unnecessary pain or pressure. Our role is to support physiology, comfort, and informed decision-making, while respecting each family’s values and circumstances.
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is recognized worldwide as the gold standard in breastfeeding and lactation care. Choosing an IBCLC means your baby’s feeding and your breastfeeding journey are supported by a professional with advanced, evidence-based training.IBCLCs are specially trained to:
- Assess complex breastfeeding and pumping issues – including painful latching, nipple trauma, blocked ducts, mastitis, and unusual feeding behaviors.
- Support milk supply challenges – from low supply to oversupply, providing strategies tailored to your body, lifestyle, and goals.
- Identify latch and milk transfer concerns – ensuring your baby is feeding effectively and comfortably.
- Care for preterm, late-preterm, and medically complex infants – offering specialised support for babies with tongue-tie, jaundice, reflux, or other medical conditions.
- Provide personalised pumping guidance – helping with flange sizing, pump optimisation, and pumping schedules for exclusive or combined feeding.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals – coordinating care with pediatricians, dietitians, and other specialists when your baby has additional needs.
- Support emotional and mental well-being – breastfeeding challenges can be stressful; IBCLCs provide empathetic, non-judgemental guidance.
- Offer family-centred education – empowering parents with knowledge, confidence, and practical tools for long-term breastfeeding success.
Choosing an IBCLC means:
You receive care that is clinically sound, evidence-based, ethical, and centred on your family’s needs, ensuring both you and your baby thrive during this important stage of life.
Our Services
Prenatal Lactation Consultation
Prepare for a confident breastfeeding start before your baby arrives. Scope of Service: 1. Breastfeeding planning and education 2. Understanding milk production & colostrum 3. Colostrum harvesting / antenatal hand expression techniques 4. Preparing for potential challenges like inverted nipples or low supply risk 5. Guidance for return-to-work planning from day one 6. Addressing other concerns that may be present Charges: RM240/ session (around 60-90min)
Postnatal Lactation Consultation
Support for mothers and babies after birth to optimise breastfeeding success. Scope of Service: 1. Latch & positioning assessment for comfort and efficiency 2. Managing nipple pain, engorgement, blocked ducts, or oversupply/undersupply 3. Support for breast refusal, nursing strike, or inefficient feeding 4. Monitoring baby’s weight and feeding cues 5. Assistance for preterm and late-preterm infants 6. Addressing other concerns that may be present Charges: RM240/ session (around 60-90min)
Pump & Flange Support
Tailored solutions for expressing milk, exclusive pumping, or combination feeding. Scope of Service: 1. Flange sizing from 10mm–32mm for optimal milk extraction 2. Pump optimisation & testing for comfort and efficiency 3. Pump rental for short-term or long-term needs 4. Individualised pumping schedules, including return-to-work plans 5. Guidance on milk storage and hygiene 6. Addressing other concerns that may be present Charges: RM180/ session (around 15-30min/ session) **50% off if add-on with prenatal/ postnatal consultation/ homevisit
Gentle Lactation Therapy
Hands-on, non-invasive support to relieve breastfeeding discomfort and improve milk flow. Scope of Service: 1. Relief for engorgement, blocked ducts, early mastitis, or breast discomfort 2. Guidance for latch difficulties or inefficient milk transfer 3. Positioning advice and gentle massage techniques to support comfort 4. Teaches mothers simple self-care methods for ongoing relief Charges: RM240/ session (around 60-90min/ session) **charges do not include items such as hydrogel pads, dressing kits, colostrum collectors, or Milk Ease Brew. These can be purchased separately if needed.
Weaning Consultation & Support
Guidance for a smooth transition from breastfeeding to solids or formula, tailored to your baby’s age and needs. Scope of Service: 1. Support for starting solids (6–12 months) and later weaning stages 2. Guidance on introducing different foods, textures, and nutrients 3. Tips for maintaining milk supply during gradual weaning 4 Advice on managing feeding challenges, picky eaters, or allergies 5. Guiding mother to have a smooth weaning process when she is mentally and physically ready Charges: RM240/ session (around 60-90min/ session)
House call/ Virtual Lactation Services
We come to you — at home or in a confinement centre, or virtual. Experience all our core services in the comfort of your own space. Scope of Service: 1. Prenatal or postnatal lactation consultation 2. Pump & flange setup, testing, and optimisation 3. Gentle lactation therapy for discomfort, engorgement, or blocked ducts 4. Diet & nutrition consultation (via Dr referral) Charges: RM280/ session (around 60-90min/ session) Transport charges (from shop): within 10km radius: nil Every 10km extra: RM20
F.A.Q
What services does Manna Grace Lactation Support offer?
We provide a full range of breastfeeding and maternal support services, including prenatal and postnatal lactation consultations, pump and flange support, gentle lactation therapy, diet consultations (via doctor referral), weaning support, and housecall services. All services are tailored to each mother-baby pair.
Who provides the services?
All services are provided or guided by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), trained to manage both common and complex breastfeeding challenges.
What is an IBCLC?
What is an IBCLC?
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a healthcare professional with specialized training in breastfeeding and human lactation. They are certified through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and must maintain rigorous continuing education and clinical practice requirements.
IBCLCs:
Lactation Consultant (LC)
IBCLC
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a healthcare professional with specialized training in breastfeeding and human lactation. They are certified through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBLCE) and must maintain rigorous continuing education and clinical practice requirements.
IBCLCs:
- Follow evidence-based international clinical guidelines.
- Are trained to assess complex breastfeeding and pumping issues.
- Provide safe, efficient, and compassionate support for mothers and babies.
- Collaborate with healthcare teams for continuity of care.
Lactation Consultant (LC)
- Training varies; may require basic lactation education or certification.
- Provides guidance on latch, milk supply, and common feeding issues.
- Handles low-to-moderate complexity cases.
- Usually a trained volunteer or experienced mother with short-term training.
- Offers emotional support, encouragement, and basic guidance.
- Non-clinical support; suitable for mild challenges only.
IBCLC
- Healthcare-based background (nurse, dietitian, midwife, physician, etc.) + ≥90 hours of lactation-specific education + 1000+ clinical practice hours + IBLCE exam.
- Can handle complex or high-risk cases including medically fragile infants and mothers with health concerns.
- Provides clinical, evidence-based, family-centred care.
- Evaluate latch, milk transfer, tongue-tie, oral anatomy, and feeding efficiency.
- Address milk supply issues: low supply, oversupply, or fluctuations.
- Support special populations: preterm, late-preterm, multiples, medically complex infants.
- Assist mothers with health considerations: post-surgical recovery, chronic illness, medication compatibility, postpartum mental health.
- Provide pumping and milk expression guidance: flange sizing, pump optimization, storage, return-to-work plans.
- Guide weaning and transition: introducing solids, bottle feeding, or gradual breastfeeding cessation.
- Educate family members: partners or caregivers learn feeding, bonding, and infant care techniques.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals: pediatricians, dietitians, lactation nurses, or therapists.
Are your services evidence-based?
At our practice, all lactation guidance, techniques, and care plans are grounded in scientific research and international best practices, ensuring that both mother and baby receive safe, effective, and high-quality support.
- Clinical standards: Our recommendations follow international guidelines, including those from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM), WHO, and UNICEF Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative.
- Research-backed techniques: Every intervention, from latch correction to pumping optimization, is supported by current scientific evidence, ensuring mothers receive strategies proven to work.
- Safety first: We prioritize both maternal and infant safety, particularly in medically complex cases, preterm infants, or mothers with health concerns.
- Customized to your needs: Evidence-based does not mean one-size-fits-all; we tailor techniques and care plans to your unique circumstances while maintaining the highest clinical standards.
- Ongoing professional development: As IBCLCs, we are required to maintain continuing education and clinical practice hours, keeping our knowledge up to date with the latest research and innovations in lactation care.
- Integration with healthcare: Our approach aligns with healthcare best practices, ensuring coordination with pediatricians, dietitians, and other specialists when needed.
- Ethical, non-judgmental care: Evidence-based guidance is delivered compassionately and without judgment, supporting mothers to reach their breastfeeding goals with confidence.
Do you offer consultations online?
We understand that attending in-person sessions isn’t always possible. That’s why we offer virtual consultations via secure video calls, so you can receive professional guidance from the comfort of your home.
- Virtual consultations are ideal for:
- Troubleshooting latch or positioning issues.
- Reviewing pumping techniques, flange sizing, and milk expression plans.
- Discussing milk supply concerns, feeding schedules, or general breastfeeding questions.
- Providing support for parents who are homebound, in remote areas, or balancing work and family commitments.
- Secure and confidential: All virtual sessions are conducted through safe, private platforms to ensure confidentiality and peace of mind.
- Personalized care: Even online, we provide tailored advice and step-by-step demonstrations, guiding you and your baby toward effective feeding.
- Observe your baby’s oral anatomy, latch, and feeding behaviors directly.
- Provide hands-on guidance for positioning, massage, or pumping techniques.
- Conduct accurate measurements like pre- and post-feed weights when assessing milk transfer.
- Address complex or high-risk cases more safely and efficiently.
Can first-time mothers use your services?
Absolutely! We support both first-time and experienced mothers.
- First-time mothers often benefit from guidance on:
- Correct latch and positioning, helping prevent nipple pain and ensuring effective milk transfer.
- Understanding and managing milk supply, including establishing a healthy milk supply in the early weeks.
- Recognizing and responding to newborn feeding cues, so feeding feels natural and less stressful.
- Practical tips for breastfeeding confidence, including safe feeding positions at home, night feeds, and feeding in public.
- Guidance on pumping and bottle feeding, if needed, while maintaining milk supply.
- Experienced mothers may seek support for:
- Re-establishing breastfeeding after a break or return to work.
- Managing supply changes, oversupply, or low milk production.
- Addressing feeding challenges with older babies or toddlers, such as picky feeding or nursing strikes.
- Weaning or introducing solids, while balancing continued breastfeeding.
- Support with complex feeding situations, including twins, preterm babies, or babies with tongue-tie or reflux.
Do I need a referral for a consultation?
Most lactation services do not require a referral. However, diet consultations that involve medical oversight may require a doctor referral for safety.
Are your services safe for preterm babies?
Our team focuses on safe, effective, and developmentally appropriate feeding, tailored to the unique needs of babies born early:
- Safe feeding guidance: Ensuring babies feed without risk of choking, aspiration, or fatigue, with careful monitoring of breathing, swallowing, and coordination.
- Latch efficiency: Teaching positions and techniques that help small or weak babies latch comfortably and effectively, reducing nipple pain and improving milk transfer.
- Milk transfer monitoring: Using weight checks, feeding observation, and other clinical assessments to confirm that your baby is receiving adequate milk.
- Support for medical complexities: Providing guidance for babies with jaundice, reflux, tongue-tie, or other conditions that can affect feeding.
- Gradual feeding skill development: Encouraging skill-building so babies can progress from tube or supplemental feeding to fully breastfeeding when ready.
- Parental empowerment: Training parents to read their baby’s cues, recognize feeding readiness, and manage feeding at home confidently.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals: Coordinating care with neonatologists, pediatricians, and occupational or speech therapists when needed.
Do you accept mothers with medical conditions?
Whether you’ve had surgery, live with a chronic illness, or face other health challenges, our team ensures your breastfeeding journey is safe, effective, and suited to your needs:
- Post-surgical support: Guidance for mothers recovering from cesarean sections, breast surgeries, or other procedures, including safe positioning, pain management, and gradual return to full breastfeeding.
- Chronic illness management: Assistance for mothers with conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, hypertension, or autoimmune diseases, ensuring breastfeeding remains compatible with treatment and health goals.
- Medication and therapy guidance: Helping mothers understand which medications, supplements, or therapies are safe during breastfeeding, in collaboration with your healthcare providers.
- Customized feeding plans: Adjusting feeding schedules, techniques, and pumping strategies to accommodate your energy levels, recovery progress, and overall health.
- Close collaboration with healthcare professionals: Coordinating care with doctors, dietitians, or specialists when needed, to ensure both mother and baby receive safe and effective care.
- Empathetic, non-judgemental support: Understanding that health concerns can make breastfeeding feel challenging, we provide reassurance, guidance, and practical solutions tailored to your unique situation.
Can partners attend consultations?
Breastfeeding and newborn care work best when the whole family is informed, confident, and supportive. That’s why we encourage partners, grandparents, or other caregivers to join sessions:
- Learn feeding techniques together: Family members can observe and practice proper latch, positioning, and bottle or supplemental feeding strategies under professional guidance.
- Understand newborn cues: Helping everyone recognize hunger, sleep, and comfort cues ensures the baby’s needs are met consistently.
- Support milk supply and comfort: Partners can assist with burping, holding, or positioning the baby, reducing stress for the mother and promoting a positive feeding experience.
- Gain confidence in newborn care: Education on safe handling, soothing, and basic care empowers the family to support the mother while maintaining the baby’s safety and wellbeing.
- Enhance bonding: Involving family members strengthens emotional connections with the baby and encourages a shared approach to caregiving.
- Build a supportive environment: By learning together, families can provide practical, emotional, and moral support, helping mothers maintain breastfeeding goals with less stress.
When should I book a prenatal/ Postnatal consultation?
Prenatal Lactation Support (29 Weeks to 35 Weeks)
Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby arrives can make the postpartum journey smoother and more confident. We offer prenatal lactation consultations from the second trimester up to 35 weeks, focusing on education, preparation, and personalized planning.
During prenatal sessions, we help you:
Benefits of prenatal lactation support:
Postnatal Consultation
For the best outcomes, early support is key. We recommend scheduling a consultation:
Preparing for breastfeeding before your baby arrives can make the postpartum journey smoother and more confident. We offer prenatal lactation consultations from the second trimester up to 35 weeks, focusing on education, preparation, and personalized planning.
During prenatal sessions, we help you:
- Understand breastfeeding basics: Learn about latch, positioning, milk production, and newborn feeding cues.
- Identify potential challenges early: Discuss previous breastfeeding experiences, anatomical concerns (e.g., flat or inverted nipples), or medical conditions that may impact feeding.
- Create a feeding plan: Tailored guidance on exclusive breastfeeding, pumping, or combination feeding based on your lifestyle and goals.
- Prepare for postpartum support: Learn hand expression techniques, nipple care, and strategies for maintaining milk supply from day one.
- Educate partners and family: Include loved ones in sessions to help them understand their role in supporting breastfeeding.
- Discuss evidence-based practices: Guidance follows international standards, including recommendations from the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM), WHO, and UNICEF Baby-Friendly principles.
Benefits of prenatal lactation support:
- Increased confidence and preparedness for breastfeeding.
- Early identification of risk factors and proactive strategies.
- Reduced anxiety and stress during the first days and weeks postpartum.
Postnatal Consultation
For the best outcomes, early support is key. We recommend scheduling a consultation:
- Ideally within the first week after birth:
- The first days and week are crucial for establishing breastfeeding, ensuring a proper latch, and monitoring milk supply.
- Early guidance can prevent common issues such as sore nipples, engorgement, blocked ducts, or low milk transfer.
- Immediate support helps build confidence and reduces stress for both mother and baby.
- Whenever challenges arise:
- Breastfeeding should not be painful; if you experience nipple pain, cracked nipples, or persistent discomfort, seek help promptly.
- If your baby struggles with latch, feeding cues, or weight gain, early assessment ensures timely intervention.
- Concerns about milk supply, pumping, or feeding preterm or medically complex infants warrant prompt professional guidance.
- Flexible timing:
- Support is available anytime during the breastfeeding journey, whether it’s a first-time mother in the early days, an experienced mother returning after a break, or a mother facing new challenges weeks or months postpartum.
How long does a consultation take?
Usually 45–90 minutes, depending on the mother-baby needs and whether therapy or pumping guidance is included.
Will the IBCLC observe my baby’s latch?
Our approach focuses on observing, understanding, and improving your baby’s feeding experience to ensure both mother and baby are comfortable, confident, and thriving.
We assess:
We assess:
- Latch: Observing how your baby attaches to the breast to identify pain points, inefficient positioning, or shallow latch. Proper latch is essential for effective milk transfer and preventing nipple soreness.
- Tongue-tie and oral anatomy: Evaluating the tongue, lips, and jaw to determine if restrictions may affect latch, milk transfer, or overall feeding efficiency. We provide guidance on techniques or referrals if necessary.
- Milk transfer: Monitoring how much milk your baby receives during feeds, using weight checks, observation, and feeding cues to ensure adequate intake.
- Baby comfort and behavior: Assessing signs of stress, fatigue, or difficulty during feeds, including body positioning, sucking patterns, and oral-motor coordination.
- Correct latch and positioning for pain-free, effective feeding.
- Optimize milk transfer to support healthy growth and adequate intake.
- Improve baby comfort, helping them feed efficiently without fatigue or frustration.
- Empower parents with hands-on techniques and strategies they can implement confidently at home.
- Provide follow-up monitoring and guidance, ensuring adjustments are effective and sustainable over time.
Can you help with nipple pain?
Breastfeeding should never be painful. We help mothers identify the root causes of discomfort and provide strategies to make feeding safe, effective, and comfortable.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Identifying causes of pain: Assessing factors such as shallow latch, nipple trauma, engorgement, blocked ducts, tongue-tie, or infant positioning.
- Positioning adjustments: Teaching optimal holds and body alignment for both mother and baby to reduce strain and improve milk transfer.
- Latch techniques: Guiding proper attachment and oral positioning to minimize nipple pain and ensure effective feeding.
- Protective strategies: Recommending measures such as nipple shields, hand expression, or supportive feeding aids when necessary.
- Parental education: Empowering mothers with practical skills and strategies to prevent or manage pain during everyday feeds.
- Monitoring progress: Following up to ensure adjustments are effective and comfortable for both mother and baby.
- If the pain is related to an underlying medical condition—such as infection, mastitis, or structural issues beyond our scope—we refer mothers promptly to healthcare providers to ensure safety and effective treatment.
Can you help if my baby refuses the breast?
Feeding challenges are common, and every baby is unique. We provide guidance to troubleshoot feeding cues, encourage effective breastfeeding, and ensure your baby’s nutritional needs are met.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Observing and interpreting feeding cues: We assess signs of hunger, satiety, stress, or fatigue to understand your baby’s individual feeding patterns and needs.
- Troubleshooting common feeding challenges: Addressing issues such as breast refusal, inefficient sucking, nursing strikes, or difficulty transitioning between breast and bottle.
- Gradual approaches: Implementing step-by-step strategies to support changes, such as reintroducing breastfeeding after a break, introducing pumped milk or formula, or transitioning to solids while maintaining breastfeeding.
- Maintaining nutrition and growth: Ensuring that your baby receives adequate milk intake while encouraging breastfeeding, using monitored supplementation or paced bottle feeding when necessary.
- Encouraging a positive feeding experience: Creating a stress-free environment for mother and baby, reducing anxiety, and supporting bonding during feeds.
- Parental education and empowerment: Teaching parents practical techniques and strategies they can implement confidently at home to reinforce breastfeeding success.
- Monitoring progress: Tracking feeding effectiveness, weight gain, and baby’s comfort to make timely adjustments.
Do you check my baby’s weight?
Ensuring your baby is growing well and receiving adequate nutrition is a core part of lactation support. We provide ongoing assessment and guidance to support healthy growth and development.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Monitoring growth trends: Tracking weight, length, and head circumference over time to identify patterns and ensure your baby is thriving.
- Following WHO growth charts: Using World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards to assess your baby’s growth relative to age and sex, helping detect early concerns.
- Feeding frequency guidance: Advising on optimal breastfeeding or pumping schedules tailored to your baby’s age, appetite, and developmental stage.
- Milk intake assessment: Evaluating whether your baby is transferring enough milk during feeds and adjusting techniques or routines to improve intake.
- Supplementation recommendations when necessary: If milk transfer or supply is insufficient, we guide safe and gradual supplementation to ensure nutrition while supporting ongoing breastfeeding.
- Parental education: Teaching parents how to read feeding cues, track growth, and adjust routines confidently at home.
- Collaborative approach: Coordinating with pediatricians, dietitians, or other specialists if any growth or feeding concerns arise.
Can you support mothers with low or oversupply?
Milk supply concerns are common and can be managed safely with the right guidance. We provide personalized strategies to increase, maintain, or regulate milk production for your baby’s nutritional needs and your breastfeeding goals.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Assessment of milk supply: Observing feeding sessions, reviewing pumping output, and assessing infant weight gain to determine if supply meets your baby’s needs.
- Safe techniques to increase supply: Guidance on frequent breastfeeding, effective latch, double pumping, breast compression, and pumping schedules tailored to your situation.
- Regulating oversupply or engorgement: Strategies to manage overproduction, prevent discomfort, and maintain milk balance safely.
- Use of galactagogues when appropriate: Education on evidence-based natural or prescribed options to support supply, with careful consideration of safety.
- Parental education: Teaching practical strategies you can implement at home to optimize supply without stress or overwork.
- Monitoring outcomes: Tracking milk production, infant intake, and comfort to adjust strategies for sustained effectiveness.
- Referral to medical support when necessary: If supply issues are related to underlying medical conditions—such as hormonal disorders, surgery, or maternal illness—we coordinate care and refer to healthcare professionals to ensure safe, comprehensive management.
Can the session be done at home or a confinement centre?
For mothers who prefer to receive support in the comfort of their own home, we offer housecall sessions designed to provide personalized, convenient, and private care.
Benefits of housecall sessions:
Benefits of housecall sessions:
- Convenience: Receive expert lactation guidance without the need to travel, saving time and energy, especially in the early postpartum period.
- Comfort: Your home environment allows you and your baby to feel relaxed, reducing stress and supporting effective feeding.
- Privacy: One-on-one sessions in your own space ensure discretion and a safe setting for discussing any breastfeeding concerns.
- Hands-on support: The IBCLC can observe feeds, provide positioning guidance, and troubleshoot latch, pumping, or milk supply issues in real time.
- Family involvement: Partners or other caregivers can participate in the session, learning feeding techniques and supportive strategies.
- Some confinement centers may have specific regulations regarding external visitors or healthcare providers.
- We recommend checking with your center before scheduling housecall sessions during confinement to ensure compliance with their policies.
- Where allowed, housecalls can be coordinated to provide safe, effective, and culturally appropriate support during this sensitive period.
What if my baby is preterm or late-preterm?
We provide personalized, specialized support to ensure every feeding session is safe, effective, and comfortable for both mother and baby.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Feeding efficiency monitoring: Observing how well your baby transfers milk during feeds, including latch quality, sucking patterns, and milk intake.
- Positioning guidance: Teaching optimal holds and body alignment to improve comfort, enhance milk transfer, and reduce strain or pain for the mother.
- Supplemental strategies when needed:
- Introducing safe, evidence-based methods to provide extra nutrition while encouraging breastfeeding, such as paced bottle feeding, cup feeding, or supplemental nursing systems.
- Ensuring supplementation does not interfere with breastfeeding or milk supply.
- Hands-on support and follow-up: Offering practical guidance during sessions and follow-up advice to maintain feeding success at home.
- Tailored to individual needs: Every baby and mother are different; our strategies are customized to your unique situation, whether you’re managing preterm feeding, low milk transfer, or other challenges.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals: When underlying medical issues affect feeding, we coordinate with pediatricians, dietitians, or other specialists to ensure safe and effective care.
How many sessions will I need?
Some mothers need only one session; others may benefit from follow-up sessions depending on challenges and goals.
How do I know my flange size?
To ensure comfortable, effective, and safe breastfeeding, we assess nipple size, breast shape, and fit with pumping or feeding tools. This helps maximize milk transfer while reducing discomfort or tissue trauma.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Measuring nipple diameter: Determining the correct nipple size ensures flanges or shields fit properly, preventing pain, nipple damage, or inefficient pumping.
- Assessing breast shape: Identifying variations such as asymmetry, flat or inverted nipples, or tissue density helps tailor positioning and feeding techniques.
- Optimizing milk transfer: Proper fit and positioning improve milk expression during pumping and feeding, supporting adequate intake for the baby.
- Reducing tissue trauma: Ensuring correct flange and feeding tool fit prevents nipple soreness, cracking, or engorgement, making breastfeeding more comfortable and sustainable.
- Customizing solutions: Recommendations may include correct flange sizes, feeding positions, or supportive aids based on your anatomy and feeding goals.
- Monitoring and follow-up: We observe feeds and pumping sessions to confirm that adjustments are effective and comfortable for long-term breastfeeding success.
Do you offer flange sizing from 10mm–32mm?
Yes. We have a full range of flange sizes for individual needs.
Can you test my pump for efficiency?
Yes. We check suction, speed, comfort, and milk output, then adjust settings for optimal expression.
Can I rent a pump from Manna Grace?
We offer flexible breast pump rental options to support mothers who need temporary or longer-term pumping solutions.
Our services include:
Our services include:
- Short-term and long-term rentals: Choose the duration that suits your needs, whether for a few days or several weeks.
- Affordable pricing: Rental rates start as low as RM10 per day, making high-quality breast pumps accessible and convenient.
- Deposit system: A refundable deposit is required for each pump to ensure safety and accountability.
- Refund upon return: The deposit is fully refunded once the breast pump is returned in good condition.
- Hygienic and safe: All pumps are cleaned, sterilized, and tested before each rental to ensure safe use for you and your baby.
- Expert guidance: We provide instructions on proper usage, cleaning, and maintenance for optimal pumping efficiency.
Can you help with exclusive pumping plans?
For mothers who rely on pumping—whether exclusively or in combination with breastfeeding—we provide individualized guidance to maximize efficiency, comfort, and milk supply.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Personalized pumping schedules: Creating a pumping routine tailored to your baby’s age, feeding needs, and your daily schedule to maintain or increase milk supply.
- Milk expression techniques: Guidance on optimal hand expression, pump settings, double pumping, breast compression, and positioning to maximize output while reducing discomfort.
- Safe storage strategies: Education on proper milk storage, labeling, and handling to maintain nutritional quality and safety for your baby.
- Support for exclusive pumping: Assistance for mothers who are unable to breastfeed directly, ensuring adequate milk supply, feeding efficiency, and infant nutrition.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Addressing common pumping challenges such as low output, discomfort, engorgement, or irregular schedules.
- Equipment guidance: Advice on selecting appropriate pumps, flange sizing, and maintenance for long-term effective use.
- Ongoing monitoring and adjustments: Tracking milk supply and pumping efficiency over time to refine schedules and techniques as needed.
Do you provide guidance on milk storage?
Proper storage and handling of breast milk are essential to maintain its nutritional quality, safety, and hygiene. We provide comprehensive guidance for both home and workplace environments to ensure your baby receives safe, high-quality milk.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Safe storage:
- Guidance on refrigeration and freezing, including temperature ranges, maximum storage times, and container types.
- Tips for organizing milk to use the oldest milk first while preventing contamination.
- Thawing and warming:
- Safe methods to thaw frozen milk, avoiding nutrient loss or bacterial growth.
- Recommended ways to warm milk without overheating or damaging its beneficial properties.
- Handling and hygiene:
- Handwashing and cleaning protocols for bottles, pumps, and storage containers.
- Preventing cross-contamination and maintaining safe practices during milk expression and feeding.
- Labeling and tracking:
- Proper labeling with date and time, ensuring freshness and organized milk rotation.
- Strategies for keeping track of milk usage in both home and workplace settings.
- Workplace pumping considerations:
- Safe storage options when pumping at work, including refrigeration, insulated containers, and maintaining cleanliness.
- Advice on scheduling pumping sessions to maintain supply while balancing work demands.
Can you create a pumping schedule for return-to-work?
Returning to work while maintaining breastfeeding can be challenging, but with personalized planning and practical strategies, it is entirely achievable. We help mothers create a realistic, sustainable schedule that protects milk supply and supports ongoing breastfeeding.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Individualized pumping schedules: Designing a routine that fits your work hours, commute, and baby’s feeding needs, ensuring consistent milk production.
- Maintaining milk supply: Guidance on frequency, timing, and duration of pumping sessions to match your baby’s intake and prevent supply dips.
- Practical workplace strategies: Tips for discreet pumping, safe milk storage, and hygiene, including use of refrigerators, insulated bags, or portable coolers.
- Transition planning: Preparing for gradual adjustments, such as starting partial bottle feeds or coordinating with caregivers at home.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting: Addressing common challenges such as engorgement, blocked ducts, low output, or fatigue while balancing work demands.
- Sustainable approach: Ensuring your schedule is realistic and manageable, reducing stress and supporting long-term breastfeeding success.
- Education and empowerment: Teaching mothers how to track milk supply, read cues, and adjust routines for optimal outcomes.
Can pumping support be done at home?
For mothers who prefer support in the comfort of their own home, we offer housecall sessions specifically for breast pump setup, demonstrations, and troubleshooting.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Pump setup guidance: Assisting with assembly, proper positioning, and settings for efficient and comfortable milk expression.
- Hands-on demonstration: Showing correct techniques for pumping, milk expression, and storage tailored to your anatomy and needs.
- Troubleshooting: Addressing issues such as low output, flange fit, discomfort, or mechanical concerns, ensuring optimal performance.
- Practical tips for home or work: Teaching strategies to integrate pumping seamlessly into your daily routine.
- Personalized guidance: Recommendations on pump selection, schedules, and accessories based on your feeding goals.
- Convenience and privacy: Providing professional, one-on-one support in the comfort of your home, reducing stress and saving time.
How long does a pump consultation last?
Typically 30–60 minutes, depending on the complexity of support needed.
What is Gentle Lactation Therapy?
We offer hands-on, non-invasive lactation therapy designed to relieve discomfort, improve milk flow, and support efficient feeding. Our technique is based on Taiwanese clinical methods, combining evidence-based principles with gentle, mother-centered care.
Our approach includes:
Our approach includes:
- Discomfort relief: Gentle techniques to alleviate engorgement, blocked ducts, or breast tenderness without causing pain or trauma.
- Improving milk flow: Supporting effective milk ejection and transfer through targeted, non-invasive methods.
- Feeding efficiency: Helping babies feed more effectively while reducing maternal discomfort, promoting a positive breastfeeding experience.
- Hands-on guidance: Mothers are guided through techniques in a comfortable, safe, and non-invasive manner, allowing them to practice at home if appropriate.
- Integration with other lactation support: Therapy is combined with positioning, latch adjustments, and pumping strategies for comprehensive care.
- Taiwan-based expertise: Our method is informed by Taiwanese clinical experience and research, providing gentle, effective, and culturally sensitive care.
Who can benefit from it?
Our services are designed for mothers experiencing a range of common breastfeeding challenges, providing safe, effective, and compassionate support tailored to each situation.
We support mothers with:
We support mothers with:
- Engorgement: Relieving breast fullness and discomfort while promoting effective milk flow.
- Blocked ducts: Addressing localized blockages to prevent pain, inflammation, or progression to mastitis.
- Mastitis: Supporting recovery through gentle techniques, symptom monitoring, and medical referrals when necessary.
- Painful breastfeeding: Identifying causes and providing strategies to reduce nipple or breast pain.
- Latch difficulties: Correcting attachment and positioning issues to improve comfort and feeding efficiency.
- Oversupply issues: Balancing milk production and preventing engorgement or baby discomfort.
- Other feeding challenges: Including slow milk transfer, inefficient feeding, or stress-related breastfeeding difficulties.
Is it painful?
Our lactation therapy is designed to be comfortable, gentle, and safe, with a strong focus on supporting the mother’s physiology.
Key features include:
Key features include:
- Comfort-first approach: Techniques are non-invasive and tailored to minimize discomfort, even in sensitive or tender areas.
- Gentle, hands-on methods: Applied carefully to support milk flow, reduce engorgement, and promote optimal feeding without causing pain.
- Mother-centered care: Therapy respects your anatomy and individual needs, ensuring interventions are safe, effective, and personalized.
- Safety-focused: Every technique is designed to prevent tissue trauma, avoid exacerbating existing conditions, and maintain maternal and infant safety.
- Physiology-driven: Supports natural breast function, encourages milk ejection, and works in harmony with your body’s lactation processes.
- Integration with other support: Combined with feeding assessments, latch guidance, pumping strategies, and education for a comprehensive, holistic approach.
How long is each therapy session?
Usually 45–90 minutes, depending on the area of support required.
Can therapy be done at home or confinement centre?
Yes. Housecall options are available for private, convenient support.
Does it help with engorgement, blocked ducts, or mastitis?
Our gentle lactation therapy is specifically designed to relieve pain, support milk drainage, and prevent breastfeeding complications.
Key features include:
Key features include:
- Pain relief: Techniques target engorgement, blocked ducts, nipple pain, and general breast discomfort to make breastfeeding more comfortable.
- Support milk drainage: Gentle methods help improve milk flow and transfer, reducing the risk of engorgement or blocked ducts.
- Prevention of complications: Early intervention helps prevent issues such as mastitis or oversupply-related problems.
- Safe for early-onset mastitis: Therapy can be used in the early stages of mastitis to relieve discomfort and promote drainage, while monitoring maternal and infant safety.
- Medical evaluation when needed: If mastitis progresses, pain persists, or other complications arise, we refer mothers promptly for medical assessment and intervention to ensure safe and effective treatment.
- Integration with feeding support: Therapy is combined with latch correction, positioning guidance, and pumping strategies for comprehensive care.
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