About MeI am a breastfeeding specialist in private practice and also work in the NHS in strategic role. I am a qualified International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This means I can offer you and your new family the most up to date skills, knowledge and attitude in quality breastfeeding support and information. I have been active in the field of breastfeeding support since 2000 and qualified as a Certified Lactation Consultant in 2006.
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My Philosophy |
I believe that every woman who begins with the intention to breastfeed her children has the right to be fully informed and supported to do so.
I believe that every lactating woman who intends to breastfeed must receive accurate, consistent and up to date evidence based information and support. My vision is to assist a mother and others, in her immediate circle, to support and protect her desire to breast feed her child/children. I offer respectful, inclusive and culturally sensitive breastfeeding support to all women. I also offer non-judgemental support in guiding a mother in her decision making about how she desires to feed her child alongside encouraging closeness and bonding in the early essential days of parenthood. Full and emphatic confidentiality is respected and guaranteed. |
My Specialty
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Normal course of exclusive breastfeeding and correct techniques of breast attachment and effective breast milk transfer
Re-lactation and build-up of breast milk supply for any reason e.g. adoption, separation, formula feeding. Private prenatal breastfeeding education sessions in your home Prenatal breast assessment examination, discussion and planning after breast reduction surgery Premature baby/babies Breastfeeding management and support for multiple births (twins etc.) Cleft palate management and breastfeeding Global delay and breastfeeding management Tongue-tie assessment and referral if required. Please note: not all tongue tie cases need surgery and can be managed with other non-surgical techniques but nonetheless a full assessment is required to establish the best management. |