Expert Advice for New Parents
As a professional lactation consultant and tongue-tie practitioner, I provide expert advice tailored to the needs of every family. Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combining both, I offer practical guidance to ensure your baby is feeding effectively and comfortably. My support covers common challenges such as latching difficulties, low milk supply, and feeding schedules, as well as personalised solutions for your unique circumstances.
I take a hands-on, empathetic approach to help parents feel confident and informed. During consultations, I provide step-by-step demonstrations, answer all your questions, and create clear, actionable plans. By focusing on evidence-based techniques and practical strategies, my aim is to make feeding a positive and stress-free experience for both parent and baby.
Tongue-Tie Assessment and Treatment
A tongue tie can significantly affect breastfeeding, causing difficulties with latching, milk transfer, and even nipple pain. As a trained tongue-tie practitioner, I carefully assess your baby to determine whether a tongue tie is present and how it may impact feeding. I provide clear, professional guidance about potential treatment options and coordinate with trusted clinicians for safe and effective interventions if needed. Beyond assessment, I offer follow-up support to ensure your baby adapts well after any treatment. I work closely with parents to address feeding concerns, provide exercises if required, and offer reassurance throughout the process. My goal is to make tongue-tie management straightforward, effective, and supportive, helping both parent and baby achieve comfortable, successful feeding.
Book Your Personal Lactation Consultation Today
Whether you need guidance on breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or tongue-tie management, I provide expert, personalised support for you and your baby. Contact me now to arrange a consultation and take the first step towards a confident and comfortable feeding journey.
Antenatal Support for Expecting Parents
Preparing for breastfeeding or bottle feeding before your baby arrives can make a significant difference in establishing a successful feeding routine. I offer antenatal consultations to help parents understand key techniques such as positioning, latching, and expressing milk. These sessions also provide guidance on planning for bottle feeding, combining breast and bottle, and recognising early signs of feeding challenges.
By attending antenatal support sessions, parents gain confidence and practical knowledge before their baby arrives. I focus on empowering you with evidence-based advice and strategies tailored to your circumstances. With personalised antenatal guidance, you are better prepared to start your baby’s feeding journey confidently, reducing stress and ensuring a smoother transition from birth to home.
Postnatal Support and Follow-Up
Postnatal consultations are an essential part of ongoing breastfeeding or bottle-feeding support. I provide personalised follow-up sessions to address any challenges that arise after birth, including difficulties with latching, milk supply concerns, and feeding schedules. My aim is to offer reassurance and practical solutions so that parents can confidently continue feeding their baby at home. These sessions also include ongoing guidance for tongue-tie management if relevant, as well as advice on expressing milk, combining feeding methods, and monitoring your baby’s growth and wellbeing. By providing consistent, personalised support, I help parents overcome challenges, feel confident in their feeding choices, and ensure that both parent and baby experience a positive, comfortable, and successful feeding journey.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some of the questions raised by our wonderful clients from across the North West.
An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a professional level of qualification in breastfeeding assistance. They offer help and support throughout the breastfeeding journey.
While breastfeeding is natural, it is a learned skill which requires practice and usually gets easier with time. While many mothers do breastfeed, it may be challenging for some. Remember, support is always available.
Most mothers have enough breast milk to feed their babies for as long as they wish. The recommendation is to exclusively breastfeed your baby for the first 6 months and up to 2 years and beyond alongside other foods.
All mums and babies are different but as a guide, your baby should feed at least 8 times in 24 hours during the first couple of months. You cannot overfeed a breast-fed baby and you cannot spoil them by allowing free access to the breast.
- Prenatal Counselling about the Factors That May Affect Breastfeeding Lactation
- Practices That Promote Successful Breastfeeding and Lactation Such as Position and Attachment
- Managing Common Concerns Such as Low Milk Supply, Poor Latch, Nipple or Breast Discomfort, or Fussy/Colicky Baby
- Expressing and Storage of Breast Milk And Colostrum Harvesting
- Strategies for Continuing Breastfeeding When Returning to Work
- Breastfeeding Challenges Such as Premature Babies, Twins or Triplets, or Infants with Special Requirements
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For the baby: Responsive feeding is important because a newborn baby’s stomach is only the size of a walnut; they need to feed little and often. Ideally, you should respond to your baby’s cues, letting them feed when they need to will ensure they are content by letting them get the milk when they.
For the mother: You may wish to offer your breast when they feel full, or you just want to sit down and relax with your baby. You can fit feeds around your everyday lifestyle.
Yes, once your baby has finished the first breast, you should wind, change the nappy, and offer the second side. However, they won’t always want the second side.