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WELCOMING A NEW LIFE The important thing is not
when, but how you live it.

My services for you

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Midwife consultations during pregnancy

I offer you a dedicated journey of continuity of care throughout your pregnancy, birth, postnatal period and newborn care

Home visits

As a midwife, I also support you after the birth: make the first days at home with your new family as pleasant as possible

Breastfeeding support

As an IBCLC, I am able to respond to your needs and offer you individualised care, attention and empathy in this very special time

Antenatal classes

The course is a valuable resource to enhance your knowledge and acquire practical skills to welcome your baby in the best possible way

Hypnobirthing course

This course will allow you to consciously control
your mind and body for a fearless birth

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“Elena helped me to cope with labour: from the breathing technique, to the very effective hips massages”

Alessandra

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Elena Iannelli | Midwife IBCLC

I am Elena! Midwife, Certified Lactation Consultant IBCLC and KG Hypnobirthing teacher.
I am greatly passionate about my job, my goal is to offer a serene, safe and holistic care to couples, guiding you in every step of your maternity journey towards a more positive and well informed birth experience.

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Articles and advices

Women often ask me...

Every mum is unique, just like every birth! It is normal to have doubts, questions and curiosities. As a midwife, I take care of any aspects of women’s health: about maternity care but also reproductive and sexual health in younger and older age.

Will I be able to cope with labour pain?

The first thing to do is expand your knowledge (from qualified people) about the physical and hormonal mechanisms of labour and how your body will adapt to this process. This will allow you to choose what may be best for you knowing what your alternatives are. There are also specific techniques for managing anxiety and fear about childbirth such as hypnobirthing, find out more!

How do waters break? Is it painful?

The first thing I would like to tell you is that it seldom happens like you see in the movies!

Sometimes they rupture before labour starts, sometimes during labour or at the end. You will feel a warm liquid between your legs (clear in colour) and it can be a fair amount or a few drops but it is never painful. If you are not sure, always ask your midwife or doctor for advice.

Can I take medication if I'm breastfeeding?

Generally yes! Most drugs pass in very small quantities into breast milk (generally <1%) and it is not necessarily dangerous. The problem is that most of the drugs, for obvious ethical reasons, are not tested during breastfeeding and therefore due to lack of clinical data, it is preferable to advise against their use.

However, it is possible to analyse the properties of the specific drug and consider some factors to determine safety. If you are asked to stop breastfeeding, always seek advice from an IBCLC first.

How do I know if I am producing enough milk?

There are several signs that can help you to understand if your baby is getting enough breast milk.

First of all, by the number of wet/dirty nappies in the 24 hours, by your baby’s behaviour at the breast and by the effectiveness of the latch. The first few days after delivery are crucial to make sure you are off the best start; ask for early support if you are struggling.