Lactation Consultant

08/12/2024

I have now retired as a Lactation Consultant.
Thank you for your support and interest.
Please contact the National Breastfeeding Helpline ( 0300 100 0212) for free support and information 24 hours a day.
Alternatively, contact Lactation Consultants of Great Britain ( lcgb.org ) to find an ibclc near you.
Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and Healthy New Year

06/06/2023

Saw this article today and it confirmed how amazing breastfeeding is! Congratulations to anyone who managed to keep going this long!

01/03/2023

https://ilca.org/ibclc-day-2023/
Nearly 10 years since qualifying as an IBCLC and a whole career of supporting families to breastfeed. What a privilege!!

Join International Lactation Consultant Association (ILCA) in celebrating IBCLC Day, honoring International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) worldwide.

31/12/2022

Happy New Year! Let's celebrate safely.Check out this information about alcohol consumption and breastfeeding.

This information can also be viewed as a PDF by clicking here. Breastfeeding mothers can have occasional, small amounts of alcohol but should not drink regularly or heavily (e.g. binge drinking) without considering how to limit the baby’s exposure. If you drink any alcohol DO NOT bed share with yo...

29/06/2022

It's National Breastfeeding Week!
27th June-4th July.
The general theme is about how EVERYONE can help promote and support breastfeeding; from partners, grandparents, community groups, businesses etc. See the link to help inspire you!

Learn more about the rates of breastfeeding in the UK and the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative's work to improve them.

12/04/2022

Hi friends!
Any private work undertaken during May will be donated to unicef.uk/ukrainedonate. so please recommend me to friends and family so I can raise as much money as possible.
I will be running an antenatal breastfeeding workshop on Saturday July 9th in Sawbridgeworth at an event organised by Nicole Lewis who has set up the BabyCare Hub. Please get in touch if you know of anyone who may be interested in attending.
Thanks. X

You can help us reach more children affected by the crisis in Ukraine. Please donate today and help keep children safe in Ukraine.

25/01/2022

Hi all!
Check out this website for non biased information about why we are so passionate about breastfeeding and much more:
https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/eating-well-infants-new-mums

https://www.firststepsnutrition.org/eating-well-infants-new-mums breastfeeding and when my baby is ready, what foods can I offer?

Breastmilk is the bespoke food for a human infant. Breastfeeding ensures all the infants’ nutrient needs are met, encourages optimum infant development, facilitates mother and child bonding, and protects the infants’ and mothers’ health in the short and long term.

06/01/2022

Hi Everyone! Happy New Year!

Thought you might find this interesting and encouraging!

www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59871075

Justice Secretary Dominic Raab says the law will stop women being pestered in public.

01/11/2021

https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/news-and-research/baby-friendly-research/research-supporting-breastfeeding/research-on-breastfeeding-and-climate-change/?utm_source=Unicef_UK&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=email_bfi_bfi_cop26_novembermailing
Check out some research into sustainability of breastfeeding versus formula milk production in the light of this weeks COP26. It's a no -brainer!

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