Hareem Sumbul IBCLC LactNation

Breastfeeding support · home visits in London and online

It's 3am, you're exhausted, and you're doing better than you think.

Feeding your baby can be the hardest thing you've ever loved. Whether it's going well, falling apart, or somewhere in between, I'm here to listen, help you understand what's happening, and make a plan you can actually manage.

No judgement, ever. Just someone in your corner.

Book a consultation Free 15-minute call

Online, anywhere in the UKHome visits in South & West London

How I can help

By your baby's age

Feeding questions change as your baby grows. Find where you are, and the session that fits.

  1. Last trimester

    Preparing before birth

    What the first week really looks like, how to know feeding is going well, and what to do if it isn't.

    Breastfeeding 101 →
  2. First 2 weeks

    Home from hospital

    Latch, sore nipples, feeding patterns, and whether your baby is getting enough.

    Breastfeeding 102 →
  3. 6 to 8 weeks

    When things get hard

    The point where many families hit a wall: pain that hasn't settled, supply worries, slow weight gain.

    Consultation →
  4. 3 to 4 months

    Refusing the breast or the bottle

    Fussing, pulling off, or a sudden refusal. We work out why and what to try.

    Consultation →
  5. Back to work

    Pumping and keeping your supply

    Choosing and fitting a pump, building a stash, and a routine that fits your job.

    All about pumping →
  6. From 6 months

    Starting solids

    Introducing food while you carry on breastfeeding.

    Solids support →
  7. When you're ready

    Ending breastfeeding gently

    Weaning at any age, gradually, so it is comfortable for you both.

    Weaning →
Relactation

Bringing your milk back after it has stopped or dropped, at any stage.

Relactation session →
Cleft lip and palate

Feeding support that works alongside your NHS cleft team.

Book a consultation →
Twins, NICU and early arrivals

Feeding plans for babies who needed extra care at the start.

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Services & prices

Clear prices, booked online

Two ways to meet. Choose what suits you, and pay when you book.

Introductory prices until 31 December 2026

Online · video call

Online, wherever you are

Join from your sofa with your baby, wherever you are in the UK or abroad. Everything below is online unless it says "At home".

At home

Home visits, £160

I come to you in Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea. Travel is included.

Not sure where to start?

Online · video call

Let's talk

Free
15 minutes

A short call to tell me what's going on. I'll tell you honestly how I can help and which session fits.

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Before birth

Online · video call

Breastfeeding 101: antenatal preparation

£175
2 hours · best in your last trimester

The first week is when most feeding problems begin. Learn what to expect, how to get a good latch, and how to tell feeding is going well, before your baby arrives.

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Feeding now

Online · video call

Breastfeeding consultation

£80
60 minutes · written plan · a week of email support

For latch pain, weight concerns, blocked ducts, mastitis, nipple shields, refusal, or feeding that isn't working. Includes babies with a cleft lip and palate.

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At home · South & West London

Initial home consultation

£160
90 minutes in your home · written plan · a week of email support

Sometimes you need someone in the room. I'll sit with you through a feed, look at positioning, latch and how your baby's mouth is working, and make a plan with you. Travel included in Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea.

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Online · video call

Breastfeeding 102: your first weeks

£100
For when things are going OK

You're feeding and coping, but want to know if what's happening is normal. Not for urgent problems: book a consultation for those.

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Online · video call

Quick follow-up

£45
30 minutes · for existing clients

Review your plan, sort out what has changed, and answer new questions. New to me? Please book a consultation instead.

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Relactation

Online · video call

Relactation and supply session

£110
60 minutes · written protocol · two weeks of email support

For bringing your milk back after it has stopped, or lifting a supply that has dropped. We look at what's realistic for you and build a plan around it.

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Online · video call

6-week relactation programme

£395
6 weeks · 60-minute first session · five 30-minute check-ins

The full relactation session, then five weekly check-ins, weekday email support, and a written protocol updated as you go. Already booked the £110 session? It counts in full. Two instalments of £200 are available.

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Later on

Online · video call

All about pumping

£95
Exclusive pumping · back to work

Pump choice and fit, building a freezer stash, returning to work, or working out why your output has dropped.

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Online · video call

Solids support

£80
From around 6 months

Starting solid food while you carry on breastfeeding, plus advice for when you come to wean.

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Online · video call

Weaning off breastfeeding

£95
45 minutes · any age

A gradual plan for ending breastfeeding when you're ready, so it's comfortable for you and your baby.

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Home visits cover Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea. Further afield? Email me before booking.

Online sessions are available anywhere in the UK and abroad.

About me

Hi, I'm Hareem

I'm an IBCLC based in Wimbledon, supporting families at home in London and online across the UK.

Hareem Sumbul, smiling, in a blue patterned top

I've spent more than six years helping parents feed their babies. In 2020 I started LactNation as a free online support group. It grew to more than 30,000 members, and taught me how much difference clear, kind, evidence-based advice makes at 3am.

Since then I've worked as a lactation consultant in paediatric clinics alongside paediatricians and child mental health specialists, trained hospital teams in infant feeding, and supported babies born with a cleft lip and palate at a specialist clinic. My MSc research looked at breastfeeding and postnatal depression, so I pay as much attention to how you are as to how your baby is feeding.

I won't judge how you feed your baby. Breast, bottle, pumped milk or formula, my job is to help you reach your own goal with a plan you can actually manage.

  • 2020Founded LactNation, an online breastfeeding support community
  • 2021Became an IBCLC; joined a multidisciplinary paediatric clinic
  • 2023–24Trained nurses, paediatricians, obstetric and neonatal teams in infant feeding; provided feeding support at a cleft clinic with IRD Global
  • 2024MSc Global Public Health and Social Justice, Brunel University London
  • 2026Moved to London; now offering home visits and online support to UK families

How it works

From booking to a plan you can follow

  1. Book and pay online

    Choose a session and a time that suits you. You'll get a confirmation email straight away.

  2. Answer a few questions

    A short form about you and your baby, so I can prepare before we meet.

  3. Meet at home or on video

    We talk it through and I watch a feed, in your home or on a video call, wherever you're most comfortable.

  4. Get your written plan

    A clear plan by email after your session, with follow-up support included in consultations.

Working alongside your NHS care

My support adds to the care from your midwife, health visitor and GP. It doesn't replace it, and I'm not an emergency service.

If your baby seems unwell, isn't feeding, has fewer wet nappies than usual, or you're worried about their weight, contact your GP or call NHS 111 straight away. In an emergency, call 999.

Kind words

From families I've supported

I would've quit breastfeeding 6 weeks ago if it wasn't for you & this page

Heather Fredricks Green

Mom to a 4 months old bundle of joy

I got invited to the group by our very own Hareem Sumbul.

I got in touch with Hareem at a time when i was struggling badly with breast feeding. My son had completely rejected direct breastfeeding and i felt very helpless and defeated. Hareem gave me hope and reassured that we can get this back right. She gave me detailed consultation on call and asked me to follow what she has told for three days. I did just that and my son latched once or twice, which was a huge thing for me. From there on, my son slowly and gradually started accepting milk directly from the breasts and alhamdulillah we never looked back. Hareem is still my go to person for every query related to breastfeeding. What Hareem and this group has given me i think is a chance to experience motherhood in all its beauty, for me breastfeeding’s is a beautiful experience and a way to bond with my child. My journey of motherhood would not have been the same without these wonderful doses of oxytocin i get every time i feed my child.

Nonetheless, I am a breastfeeding advocate for life and i will try to support/educate women around me to the best of my capabilities Insha’Allah.

Mahwish Danish

Had a one on one consultation with Hareem Sumbul. Thanks for being so friendly and addressing all my concerns. Feeling relieved and a little more confident about this journey with my bub!

Afreen Nafees

You are so wonderful for what you do! My baby was in nicu for 9 days and I was struggling with my supply. As a first time mom, breast feeding was so new to me and I had no clue what I was doing. I reach out for help and the advice I received has allowed me to be successful in my breastfeeding journey! My girl is 25 days old and has been ebf since her discharge from nicu and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much for all you do! You and this group have been a god send.

Krista Leighann Wyatt

This group has helped me so much. I wanted to give up BF after a week due to sore and bleeding nipples and i couldnt do the latch properly, i actually dreaded BF and i was always terrified when she wakes up for a feed because i knew i’d be in so much pain again… but this group has improved my knowledge and inspired me to continue BF. I am proud that my baby is very healthy and we’ve learned to do the perfect latch.. no more pains, no more tears, BF is a breeze. Thank you to you and the modmins.

Karen Gallamoza

Its really genuine and honest support group. It really makes the effort for its members to continue breastfeeding and Hareem takes personal interest in responding to queries in detail which is amazing. You really feel that you are important and your issue is as important to them as it is to you. I have never seen any post going ignored

I was so unsure whether ill be able to feed or not and because I work and also manage my home independently. Breastfeeding always seemed impossible but this group and Hareem’s guidance has really got me going and I love Breastfeeding my baby now..I would really owe to this group for continuing my Breastfeeding journey

Farah Ahsan

Questions

Frequently asked

Is an online consultation as good as one in person?

For most feeding problems, yes. I can watch a feed, see your positioning and talk you through changes as they happen. If you'd rather I came to you, I offer home visits in South and West London. If I think you need a medical assessment, I'll tell you and help you get one.

What is an IBCLC?

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. It's the international clinical qualification in breastfeeding and lactation. It requires clinical hours and an exam, and must be renewed every five years.

Do I need a referral?

No. You can book directly. If your midwife, health visitor or GP suggested you get specialist feeding help, you're in the right place.

Can you help if I think my baby has a tongue-tie?

I can assess how your baby's mouth and tongue are working during feeds, and how that may be affecting feeding. If a tongue-tie may be part of the picture, I'll refer you to a practitioner who can assess and treat it.

My milk has stopped. Is it too late?

Not necessarily. Many parents can bring back some or all of their supply, even weeks or months later. How much depends on your situation, which is what we look at together in the relactation session. I won't promise a full supply, but I'll give you an honest picture and a plan.

Do you support combination feeding and formula?

Yes. I'll support whatever feeding goal is right for your family, including combination feeding and moving to formula.

Where are you based?

Wimbledon, South West London. I visit families at home in Merton, Wandsworth, Kingston, Richmond, Hammersmith and Fulham, and Kensington and Chelsea. Online, I can support you anywhere in the UK and abroad.

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