She is passionate about sharing breastfeeding and lactation information, inspiration and advocacy. Helen Gordon is a Midwife and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with ten years experience caring for mothers and babies. Helen has always had a passion for helping families with breastfeeding difficulties and finds nothing more satisfying than the privilege of assisting women achieve their breastfeeding goals. Helen has a particular interest in the anatomical and physiological aspects of breastfeeding, as well as infant neuroscience, and the importance of the wider community in successful breastfeeding. A baby’s ability to breastfeed effectively is paramount to optimising future growth and development, regardless of whether you choose to breastfeed exclusively. The psychological and physiological behaviours that allow a baby to suckle at the breast and effectively transfer breastmilk are a key foundation of ongoing developmental milestones. But breastfeeding sits within the wider context of immediate family and the wider community. It is both an intimate partnership between mother and baby and a family matter. When breastfeeding is not going well the whole family is affected. During these times the family's wider support network is highly important in assisting a mother and her family to meet their feeding goals. Helen treats all general breastfeeding problems, however areas of special interest include babies with food intolerance/allergy, assessment of oral motor function including tongue ties, babies with problems with anatomical alignment and sucking, and breast refusal. Above all, Helen will always respect a woman's fundamental right to autonomous and informed decision-making, and privacy and dignity in all respects.
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