Does it make sense to prepare for breastfeeding? Isn’t it a waste of time?




















This summer I enjoyed running a few stalls at various local fairs and festivals to raise awareness of everything breastfeeding. One of them was at the brilliant Barnet Medieval Festival where re-enactors brought the battle of Barnet to life, in full gear, true to life weapons, in all their authenticity. I was able to support…
It could be a natural reaction to BEING BORN! It’s BIG, NOISY, COLD (or hot depending on where and when your baby is born) and SCARY when you have just landed on Earth, out of the cosy, just perfect temperature and volume, safe and snug little nook of your mummy’s tummy. It’s called the 4th…
If you are planning a #csection you might be wondering if you can still breastfeed.The answer is YES, most definitely! It may help you to be aware of a few risk factors, to maximise your chances to have a smooth breastfeeding journey! 1. If you are given IV fluids, you may end up with extra fluids in…
Some of you may wonder what happens during a lactation consultation. Sounds clinical, doesn’t it? It really isn’t. Most of what I do is LISTENING and observing. I will ask you to fill in a detailed intake form so I can prepare for my visit in advance and have some idea of your history before…
When we’re born our lungs are an expectation for oxygen. In the same way our nervous systems are an expectation for LOVE, for nurturing, for being held, for being valued, for being enjoyed. That’s what the infant is born with: those expectations! And whether we develop well or we don’t depends on how fully those…