I was born, raised, and still live in South Bristol. I am a mother of two grown up children and combine paid employment, and volunteering with a small business providing lactation consultancy. I breastfed both of my children but not without difficulty, and this inspired me to learn more about it so that I could help other parents.
In 2000 after my second child had been born, I resigned from my job at a well known British bank, and started training as a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor. In 2002, after two years of studying, I qualified with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM). Since then, I have volunteered on national helplines, facilitated breastfeeding support groups, run clinics and trained local peer supporters for Bristol based projects. In 2011 I passed the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants exam, re certified in August 2016 and September 2021.
I was thrilled to win the Bristol Post Health Care Early Years Award for my work supporting breastfeeding in Bristol, in March 2016.
When working with breastfeeding families who are experiencing difficulties, I unravel what's happened so far, ask them what outcome they would like to aim for, and then set out practical steps to help. I aim to facilitate a more positive feeding experience.
I believe that every family has the right to ensure that their baby receives human milk and that most mothers want to breastfeed. I understand that it is not always easy, and occasionally, it is not possible - and yet, I have seen parents combine full formula feeding with breastfeeding for comfort, to the satisfaction of both parents and baby. There are always options which I can present to you and then you can decide what feels right for you and your family.
In 2000 after my second child had been born, I resigned from my job at a well known British bank, and started training as a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor. In 2002, after two years of studying, I qualified with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM). Since then, I have volunteered on national helplines, facilitated breastfeeding support groups, run clinics and trained local peer supporters for Bristol based projects. In 2011 I passed the International Board Certified Lactation Consultants exam, re certified in August 2016 and September 2021.
I was thrilled to win the Bristol Post Health Care Early Years Award for my work supporting breastfeeding in Bristol, in March 2016.
When working with breastfeeding families who are experiencing difficulties, I unravel what's happened so far, ask them what outcome they would like to aim for, and then set out practical steps to help. I aim to facilitate a more positive feeding experience.
I believe that every family has the right to ensure that their baby receives human milk and that most mothers want to breastfeed. I understand that it is not always easy, and occasionally, it is not possible - and yet, I have seen parents combine full formula feeding with breastfeeding for comfort, to the satisfaction of both parents and baby. There are always options which I can present to you and then you can decide what feels right for you and your family.
