I have been working as an NHS midwife for 21 years in a South East London Hospital, working as the Specialist Infant Feeding Midwife Lead in the latter part of my career. This role allowed me to support mothers and babies with breastfeeding challenges both antenatally and postnatally, as well as providing general midwifery care, and extensive staff training. I have recently retired, which allows me to concentrate on offering one to one infant feeding support as a lactation consultant. I qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2012, and enjoy seeing clients in their own homes to offer support and advice as necessary. Click here to find out more about a Lactation Consultant. Over the years I have gained extensive midwifery and lactation skills, and I understand well the struggles that can arise. Breastfeeding is brilliant if you can do it, but it is hard if you struggle. My role is to help you iron out any difficulties and find a way to fit feeding into your lifestyle rather than the other way round. For your piece of mind I hold full professional liability insurance and have passed an enhanced CRB check. I offer several packages with a choice of personal consultations or a group workshop (see Fees page for more details).
I also run a ‘free of charge’ community infant feeding support group in the Honor Oak area, on thursday mornings 10-12am, during term time. It’s called #feed on, and is at My Jamii Cafe, SE23 1DX. I’d be very happy to see you – please book via
https:www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/feed-on-tikt-158709445223
Personal Consultations
I will visit you at your home at a time convenient for you and your baby. I will review your pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding history, as well as your goals, expectations and concerns. Observation of a full breastfeed will enable me to offer specific suggestions to enhance your breastfeeding experience, and give you confidence to breastfeed for as long as you choose. Included in your consultation is follow up phone support.
Group Workshop
I will facilitate an evening of discussion amongst local parents- to- be focusing on practical tips and helpful hints to prepare you for the management of breastfeeding. This is an ideal opportunity to meet local new parents – and it is reassuring to know that the ‘hiccups’ you may experience in life with a newborn are the same as those of your friends.