How much does a lactation consultant cost in Singapore?

Independent lactation consultants in Singapore typically charge around S$150 to S$350 for a first in-person session, with follow-ups usually priced lower and virtual consults costing less still. Booking a package instead of paying per visit is usually the more affordable route if you expect to need more than one session.

Does Medisave or insurance cover a lactation consultant in Singapore?

Medisave generally doesn't cover lactation consultations, as it's reserved for hospitalisation and selected outpatient treatments. Some private insurance or maternity plans partially cover lactation support, so it's worth checking your policy, but most families budget for this as a separate, out-of-pocket expense.

What does IBCLC mean, and why does it matter?

IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the recognised gold-standard credential for breastfeeding support, requiring formal training, clinical hours and a board exam. Eliza and the TLM team hold this certification, so you're getting evidence-based, professionally accredited care rather than informal advice.

When should I see a lactation consultant?

Common triggers are a painful or shallow latch, engorgement, worries about milk supply, blocked ducts, or preparing to return to work. You don't need to wait for a problem though; many mums book a consult during pregnancy or in the first week simply to start off with confidence.

Do you offer home visit lactation consultations across Singapore?

Yes. TLM provides in-home lactation consultations island-wide in Singapore, alongside virtual follow-up sessions, so you're not travelling with a newborn in the days after birth.

Can a lactation consultant help with low milk supply or a poor latch?

Yes, these are two of the most common reasons families reach out. A session usually involves observing a feed, checking positioning and latch, and building a personalised plan to address supply, pain or transfer issues, with follow-up support built in if you're on a package.

Is there support that isn't a full one-to-one consultation?

Yes. TLM runs group workshops such as the Breastfeeding Essentials Class, the Breastfeeding and Babywearing Workshop, and the Pumping 101 Workshop, which act as a lighter starting point than a package or a good complement to one.

Tender Loving Milk

doctor — Sengkang · Singapore

About Tender Loving Milk

Tender Loving Milk (TLM) is an IBCLC-led lactation consultancy and postpartum support practice serving families island-wide across Singapore. Founded by Eliza, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant who moved into the field from a corporate marketing background, TLM offers in-home lactation consultations across Singapore, alongside virtual follow-up sessions and office visits by request.

Rather than treating breastfeeding support as a single appointment, TLM is built around ongoing, package-based care that follows a baby's changing feeding patterns over time — from the early weeks of latch pain and engorgement, through growth spurts and cluster feeding, into routine changes and bottle introduction, and finally the return to work and pumping around meetings. Packages range from a Mini 30-Day option covering the first month, to a Signature 100-Day package covering the fuller stretch, up to an All-in VIP package spanning six months.

Beyond one-to-one consultations, Eliza and her team — including Partner IBCLCs Li Ying, Nabila and Beryl — run group workshops such as the Breastfeeding Essentials Class, a Breastfeeding and Babywearing Workshop, and a Pumping 101 Workshop where mothers can bring their own pumps for a hands-on flange and settings assessment. TLM also curates a small range of comfort and pumping products, including hydrogel pads, breast compresses, storage bags and disposable breast pads, meant to support what happens between consults.

The practice has been featured in Vogue Singapore, Singapore Women's Weekly, Singapore Motherhood and CNA Today, and carries five-star reviews from mothers describing Eliza's sessions as thorough, patient and reassuring during a vulnerable time.

Tender Loving Milk: IBCLC-Led Lactation Support Across Singapore

Most breastfeeding problems don't stay solved. A latch that finally works at week two can unravel by week eight when a growth spurt hits, or again at month four when bottles enter the picture, or again when a mother returns to work and has to protect her supply around meetings. Tender Loving Milk (TLM) was built around that reality rather than around a single appointment.

Founded by Eliza, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) who came to the field from a corporate marketing background, TLM provides in-home lactation consultations island-wide across Singapore, along with virtual follow-up sessions and office visits by request. Eliza describes her own path into the work as driven by a long-standing curiosity about how the body works, channelled after motherhood into formal IBCLC training.

Support that follows the timeline, not just the visit

TLM's core offering is package-based care mapped to how feeding actually changes over a baby's first six months. The early weeks (1–3) tend to bring latch pain, engorgement and the hormonal adjustment of new motherhood. Weeks 4–8 usually bring growth spurts, cluster feeding and blocked ducts. Months 2–4 introduce new feeding routines, bottle introduction and flange sizing questions. From month five, the focus often shifts to the return to work — pumping around meetings and protecting supply.

To match that arc, TLM offers a Mini 30-Day package for the first month, a Signature 100-Day package covering the fuller early stretch, and an All-in VIP package spanning all six months. Families who prefer a single visit can still book a one-off Single Lactation Consultation, in-home or virtually.

The team behind the sessions

Eliza leads the practice and holds IBCLC certification along with training in tongue-tie in the breastfeeding infant and coaching credentials. She's joined by Partner IBCLCs Li Ying, Nabila and Beryl, who bring additional backgrounds in social work, NLP coaching and HypnoBirthing childbirth education respectively — giving families a small team rather than a single point of contact across a package.

Workshops for learning alongside or before a consult

For mothers not yet ready for one-to-one support, TLM runs group workshops as a lighter entry point. The Breastfeeding Essentials Class is described as Singapore's first comprehensive, IBCLC-led breastfeeding class for prenatal couples and individuals, running three hours with lunch provided. The Breastfeeding and Babywearing Workshop pairs a hands-on latching and positioning assessment with carrier fitting, and is aimed at mothers and babies. The Pumping 101 Workshop lets mothers bring their own pumps for a group session where flange sizing and pump settings are assessed, with dads welcome for the first hour.

Small essentials between sessions

Alongside consultations and workshops, TLM sells a curated set of comfort and pumping products — hydrogel pads for sore nipples, a hot/cold breast compress, breastmilk storage bags and disposable breast pads — intended to support the gaps between consults rather than replace them.

Recognition and reviews

TLM has been featured in Vogue Singapore, Singapore Women's Weekly, Singapore Motherhood and CNA Today, and holds five-star Google reviews from mothers who describe Eliza's sessions as thorough, patient and reassuring, often following up with a detailed summary and ongoing WhatsApp support.

Families can start with a workshop, book a single consultation, or go straight to a package — TLM's website includes a short quiz to help decide which fits.

Signature items

Signature 100-Day Package
Breastfeeding Essentials Class
Breastfeeding and Babywearing Workshop
Pumping 101 Workshop
Single Lactation Consultation
Tender Hydrogel Pads

Breastfeeding Essentials Class — IBCLC-led prenatal, in-person class on breastfeeding tools and techniques, with post-class support
Breastfeeding and Babywearing Workshop — Combines breastfeeding and babywearing education with hands-on latching, positioning and carrier fitting
Pumping 101 Workshop — Small-group session on pumping, with flange sizing and pump settings assessed; dads can join the first hour

Consultations

Single Lactation Consultation — One-off in-home or virtual session for a specific feeding challenge

Shop Essentials

Tender Hydrogel Pads — Soothing pads for sore nipples
Tender Breast Compress — Hot/cold compress for engorgement and blocked ducts
Breastmilk Storage Bags — Bags for storing expressed breastmilk
Disposable Breast Pads — Everyday disposable nursing pads

Lactation Packages

Mini 30-Day Package — Covers weeks 1-4: latch, engorgement, and early feeding challenges
Signature 100-Day Package — Covers the full early stretch from confinement through routine changes
All-in VIP Package — Covers all 6 months, including the return to work and pumping support

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lactation consultant cost in Singapore?: Independent lactation consultants in Singapore typically charge around S$150 to S$350 for a first in-person session, with follow-ups usually priced lower and virtual consults costing less still. Booking a package instead of paying per visit is usually the more affordable route if you expect to need more than one session.
Does Medisave or insurance cover a lactation consultant in Singapore?: Medisave generally doesn't cover lactation consultations, as it's reserved for hospitalisation and selected outpatient treatments. Some private insurance or maternity plans partially cover lactation support, so it's worth checking your policy, but most families budget for this as a separate, out-of-pocket expense.
What does IBCLC mean, and why does it matter?: IBCLC stands for International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, the recognised gold-standard credential for breastfeeding support, requiring formal training, clinical hours and a board exam. Eliza and the TLM team hold this certification, so you're getting evidence-based, professionally accredited care rather than informal advice.
When should I see a lactation consultant?: Common triggers are a painful or shallow latch, engorgement, worries about milk supply, blocked ducts, or preparing to return to work. You don't need to wait for a problem though; many mums book a consult during pregnancy or in the first week simply to start off with confidence.
Do you offer home visit lactation consultations across Singapore?: Yes. TLM provides in-home lactation consultations island-wide in Singapore, alongside virtual follow-up sessions, so you're not travelling with a newborn in the days after birth.
Can a lactation consultant help with low milk supply or a poor latch?: Yes, these are two of the most common reasons families reach out. A session usually involves observing a feed, checking positioning and latch, and building a personalised plan to address supply, pain or transfer issues, with follow-up support built in if you're on a package.
Is there support that isn't a full one-to-one consultation?: Yes. TLM runs group workshops such as the Breastfeeding Essentials Class, the Breastfeeding and Babywearing Workshop, and the Pumping 101 Workshop, which act as a lighter starting point than a package or a good complement to one.

Tips

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Good to know

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