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.

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.

Common triggers are a painful or shallow latch, engorgement, worries about milk supply, blocked ducts, or preparing to return to work.

That said, you don't need to wait for a problem — many mums book a consult during pregnancy or in the first week simply to start off with confidence.

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.

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.