About usHow can I help?
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Antenatal Assessment & Education
I provide specialised midwifery and lactation support during pregnancy to help you feel informed and prepared for feeding and the early postnatal period, including:
Midwifery wellbeing assessments
Breastfeeding/Baby feeding education and preparation
Antenatal hand expressing guidance
Understanding normal newborn feeding behaviour
Pumping, bottles and mixed feeding plans
Feeding after caesarean birth or complex birth experiences
Partner education and support strategies
Preparing for twins or premature babies
Individualised feeding plans based on your goals and circumstances
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Postnatal & Lactation Support
Postnatal recovery and wellbeing assessment
Painful feeding or latch difficulties
Low milk supply or oversupply concerns
Breast engorgement
Blocked ducts and mastitis support
Sleepy, unsettled or frequently feeding babies
Baby weight gain concerns
Breast refusal or feeding aversion
Bottle feeding and mixed feeding support
Pumping guidance and flange fitting
Baby oral function assessment (tongue/lip ties)
Premature babies or more complex feeding situations
Guidance around when to seek further medical review or support
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Lactation & Older baby feeding support
Feeding support beyond the first 6 weeks including:
Returning to work while breastfeeding
Painful feeding or latch difficulties
Low milk supply or oversupply concerns
Blocked ducts and mastitis support
Slowing weight gain, change in milk supply
Baby oral function assessment (tongue/lip ties)
Bottle / breast refusal
Introducing solids
Weaning support
Feeding transitions and changing routines
My approach
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Respectful
Comprehensive assessment of your history and circumstances that respects your preferences, dignity and confidentiality.
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Compassionate
Create a safe, non-judgemental partnership with you by actively listening, empathising and prioritising your choices.
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Family-Focused
Provide you with safe, informed and individualised advice, taliored to the unique needs of you and your family as a unit.
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Evidenced-based
Commited to continued learning through peer-reviewed research ensuring I provide relevant and safe feeding advice.