Gables Breastfeeding Clinic offers a dedicated, comprehensive and holistic service to families looking for practical, effective advice and breastfeeding help.
Run by Jane Radley, a qualified and experienced Lactation Consultant, the Clinic is set in a calming, homely environment.
Jane’s sensitive, empathic approach to both babies and parents, ensures a relaxed consultation..
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It’s been over three months since we visited Jane, and I couldn’t be happier that we decided to go. Before seeing her, I had received help for several days after birth from the midwives and the Infant Feeding Team at the JR. Weeks later, I also attended the OBS meetings, met again with the Infant Feeding Team at the JR, and went to the Baby Lunchbox group in Carterton. Everywhere I went, I was told the same thing: “The latch looks fine.” But no one was able to help me beyond that. Deep down, I knew something wasn’t right because breastfeeding was painful for me. After reading so many wonderful reviews about Jane on Google, I had a lot of faith that she would be able to help us, and that she wouldn’t settle for simply saying “the latch looks fine.” And I was absolutely right. In just a couple of sessions, Jane helped us achieve pain-free breastfeeding. During our second session, my baby learned to latch onto my left breast differently and pain-free, and just a few days later, he was doing the same perfectly on the right side. I couldn’t believe it. Finally… After such a difficult start to our breastfeeding journey, I can now proudly say we’ve reached almost five months of exclusive breastfeeding. I honestly can’t recommend Jane enough to any mums who are struggling and have already sought help from the places I mentioned but still haven’t found a solution. Professionals like Jane are truly needed in those settings. It’s clear that specialised training in breastfeeding support is still lacking.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We were discharged from hospital with no clear feeding plan for our baby and were at a loss as to what to do. I was keen to breastfeed and was having difficulties. From seeing Jane we understood our baby had a tongue and lip tie. Jane got me breastfeeding after first visit and could not have done this without her. After four days I was exclusively breastfeeding. Her constant support and encouragement was invaluable and helped us establish a feeding routine where my baby was gaining weight steadily. Jane is extremely knowledgeable, professional and I would highly recommend Jane to anyone.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely phenomenal lactation consultant. Jane is loving and caring, doing her best for mum and baby. I highly recommend this lovely lady to help you with your postnatal care before baby arrives, giving you and baby the best possible chance to feed well!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jane is a god send!!! We went to Gables while pregnant, to learn about what to expect in the first 24 hours of the baby being born and advice for colostrum collecting. This was so so helpful because my husband could be part of the preparation journey and also a huge support in those first few latches. I was still having some pain with the latch and knew I needed a little more guidance and Jane saw us the very next day. I’m day 5 in the newborn bubble and feeding without frustration, pain or stress due to the guidance and advice of Gables Clinic! Jane is so wonderful and a huge confidence boost too! Thank you again Jane xxPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jane is great, very thorough and knowledgeable. Discovered our twins had tongue-tie, lip-tie and high palates and was a great help on my breastfeeding journey. Would definitely recommend.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We truly cannot recommend Jane highly enough. She has the rare combination of exceptional knowledge delivered with incredible kindness and compassion. She saw us with our second baby, going above and beyond to help us, enabling a swift resolution to his severe lip and tongue tie, which has meant a joyous breastfeeding journey that I feel very lucky to have, after a difficult time with our first. She really is very special and I have recommended her to everyone!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We took our 1 week old baby to see Jane after experiencing feeding difficulties. She was knowledgeable, kind and compassionate. She assessed and diagnosed our little girl and made helpful recommendations to other services. With Jane's help, our feeding journey was completely transformed and we are now exclusively breastfeeding successfully. Jane truly went above and beyond. She called us regularly for check ins and updates, understanding how challenging the early postpartum stages can be. She was always flexible with appointments and incredibly generous with her time, offering lots of advice and support free of charge. We have read in previous reviews that Jane pushes clients towards having procedures in London. This couldn't be further from the truth. Jane is incredibly professionally and thoroughly assessed our little girl before diagnosing her tongue and lip tie. She also recommended a range of services and made it clear that they weren't the only providers but simply the ones that she trusts. She is also very clear that her recommendations are based on the latest research from reputable sources such as Kings College London and that these recommendations deviate from outdated NHS procedure (NICE guidance is 15 years old). Jane is open and honest and clearly just wants the best for her clients. We would highly recommend Jane to anyone experiencing difficulties with feeding. She was a life saver during a very difficult time. Thank you again Jane.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We love Jane! Have been to Gables clinic for both our children, both having issues with either latch or ties. Jane has so much knowledge and makes you feel so supported on your breastfeeding journey. Our journey would have been a much different experience without Jane's input and I will be forever grateful for her. Thank you Jane xPosted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jane has been invaluable to my breastfeeding experience and postpartum wellbeing - with no tongue tie release needed I reached out when my son was 5 weeks old after fine NHS support insisted things were good—despite my instincts. He was fussy, often feeding for over an hour, my nipples were cracked and sore, and I felt torn between guilt and not wanting to give up. From our first visit, Jane was calm, empathetic, and honest. She explained everything clearly and made us feel safe in her care. She diagnosed a 50% tongue tie, lip tie, high palate, and oral thrush (which had been dismissed before), and confirmed he was nipple feeding—explaining some of the pain and feeding issues. She created a tailored feeding and pumping plan, checked in daily, and offered reassurance every step of the way being helping especially when things were overwhelming. Soon, my son was pooping regularly (another previously dismissed issue) and we treated the thrush- feeding was still up and down though. At the follow up, Jane picked up on jaw tension and poor latch mechanics others had missed and recommended a Cranial Osteopath. He made a huge difference in 3 sessions—my son started latching deeper, moving his jaw and tongue more freely, and feeding more efficiently. During this time Jane generously offered a review session at no cost to keep updated and, just to support us and check in. We had one final session I'd requested where she celebrated our progress, helped cement my confidence, advise on new feeding positions for my growing baby, and reassured me that a tie release likely wasn’t needed. Thanks to her, I’m now breastfeeding confidently, pain-free and enjoying it with my supply meeting my son’s needs. I’m beyond grateful—and only wish I’d found her sooner. Thank you Jane!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We sought out Jane as we were having issues with our baby’s latch gradually becoming worse which was resulting in slow weight gain. She diagnosed both a lip tie and a tongue tie that had not been fully released by a previous procedure. Following her advice we were able to get both of the issues rectified with the aid of a specialist in London that she recommended. The aftercare she provided was excellent and our baby is now feeding better as a result. We would definitely recommend Jane to anyone who is having issues feeding their baby.
How Jane will help you
Whether visiting antenatally or postnatally, Jane ensures that all families are treated as individuals. Each family has different feeding goals.
To help achieve these goals, Jane provides specific and evidence-based solutions that are applicable to the family.
All the support you need
Practical techniques to optimise the feeding experience are guaranteed.
A comprehensive and easy to follow feeding plan is provided. This can be monitored and amended as clinically indicated.
Post-consultation telephone contact ensures ongoing expert oversight and everything you need to help with breastfeeding.