NEW Podcast (in German)
Stillleben
A podcast by Katrin Bautsch & Mila Weidelhofer about the whole breastfeeding journey — problems and solutions you won't hear about anywhere else.
Listen →Lactation clinic Berlin · since 2013
Breastfeeding — a gift for life.
Life with your newborn and the lactation period are a new phase in your life. If it doesn't go smoothly from the start — that's normal, and there is almost always a way. Trust in your own ability. I'll walk beside you.
IBCLC BDL certified 40 years of experience English & German
“For most breastfeeding difficulties, there are solutions.”
— Katrin Bautsch
Alongside my consultation work, I share my knowledge as a lecturer, speaker and author. I train medical staff, give talks at conferences and lactation symposiums, and support clinics on their way to becoming a “Baby-Friendly Hospital”.
How I can help
Where we find answers together.
When the mother struggles
Sore nipples, blocked milk ducts, mastitis, low milk supply, pain while breastfeeding — many causes, many solutions.
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When the baby struggles
Slow weight gain, nipple confusion, the restless feeding baby, returning from the bottle to the breast.
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In special circumstances
Premature and sick newborns, adoptive breastfeeding, induced lactation, multiples, breastfeeding after breast surgery.
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About me
40 years alongside mothers and their children.
I am a pediatric nurse, IBCLC, development-supportive neonatal companion and antenatal educator. For 15 years I was the breastfeeding coordinator at St. Joseph Hospital, instrumental in its certification as the first “Baby-Friendly Children's Hospital” worldwide.
More about mePublications & media
Breastfeeding in book, film and podcast.
Film · USA 2015
The Milky Way
A documentary about breastfeeding — Katrin Bautsch appeared as protagonist and consultant for the Berlin scenes.
Read more →Book · UNI-MED Science 2015
Breast-milk feeding for premature babies
Katrin Bautsch wrote the chapter on breastfeeding support for mothers of premature babies in outpatient care.
Read more →Practice
The lactation clinic on Mehringdamm.
In 2013, I founded the lactation clinic together with gynecologist Dr. Susanne Klinge in Berlin-Kreuzberg. A place for all mothers with breastfeeding difficulties, illnesses during lactation and special situations.
Mehringdamm 3810961 Berlin
Frequently asked
Good to know.
Does health insurance cover the cost?
Lactation consultation is a private service. In individual cases, your insurance may reimburse — feel free to ask me directly.
Is the consultation available in English?
Yes. Full consultations in English are available.
How do I request an appointment?
Appointments can only be requested by phone. If you are facing acute difficulties, reach out early.
Where does the consultation take place?
At the gynecology practice “Frauenärztin am Mehringdamm – Dr. Susanne Klinge”, Mehringdamm 38, 10961 Berlin.
Facing breastfeeding difficulties? Reach out early.
A short pause to take a breath, a phone call — and together we'll find the next step.
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