Kathryn Stagg IBCLC - lactation consultant

09/05/2026

Need support?

I have availability for online breastfeeding support and holistic sleep support, orchid parenting support, stopping breastfeeding in the next couple of weeks. Any topic you want really ....

There is a choice of a 30 min call, 60 min call, or an Intensive Package encompassing 1 x 60 min calls and 2 x 30 min calls.

Book now!

08/05/2026

Kathryn Stagg's Support Hub

£4.70/month

It will be set up like my Instagram subscription, but off Instagram on another platform.

There will be a thread on the topics of Breastfeeding Support, Sleep Support, and General Chat.

I will also post content on there, too!

So, for the price of taking me for a coffee and picking my brains once a month, you can access long-term support during your parenting journey. And also be in a safe and judgement free zone with other like-minded parents. Peer support is fabulous

Comment SUPPORTHUB
and I'll send you the link to join.

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08/05/2026

Ah I got some lovely feedback from a mum I was supporting a while back that her baby was now putting on weight, and she has been able to gradually phase out pumping and top ups after my support. I love hearing people's updates!

And then I thought, I should ask her to write a review. And she did!

I am such a terrible businesswoman, haha. I never think to ask people to do this. Because it really isn't about me, this relationship. It is about getting them to a place where they feel empowered, supported, and more able to work towards their goals, whether that be in breastfeeding or sleep. So I never think of doing it. I'm too disorganised. And I hate asking people. 🤷‍♀️

I really must stick it in my post-consultation email to parents!!

So if you have worked with me and found it favourable, please leave me a review!

https://g.page/r/CeOUOYjRG_TKEAE/review

Link on stories and in bio.
Or just google me ....

07/05/2026

Breastfeeding preterm twins or triplets? It’s absolutely possible!!!

In most recent podcast chat, Kathryn Stagg IBCLC and author of Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets offered some very wise words of advice….💛

When babies are born early, it’s important to support parents to:

✨ Protect the milk supply

✨ Express early and consistently

✨ Support babies (and their parents) as babies learn to breastfeed over time

For many families, the journey might start with pumping for future milk production.

👉 Milk production often needs to be established before babies can feed effectively

👉 Preterm babies may need a little time

👉 Supporting parents of multiples requires understanding the extra layers of challenge

👩‍⚕️ For professionals: antenatal conversations matter.

As Kathryn told me, when healthcare professionals meet expectant parents of twins and triplets antenatally, if they express a desire to breastfeed...

Instead of saying:

“You can’t do that. That’s gonna be too hard. You’re not gonna make enough milk. You’re not gonna be able to do this.”

You could say....

“Oh, how wonderful that you would like to breastfeed your babies. This is fantastic. Here, let me signpost you to some evidence-based information and some breastfeeding support to help you.”

What do you think?

🎧 Want the full conversation?

Listen to the podcast (link in bio)

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Or find it on Spotify, Apple podcasts etc

06/05/2026

Wow, look at the lovely milk flow!
This mum saw the breast milk actually sq**rt for the first time despite pumping for the last 6 weeks! What a result! Finding the perfect fit is crucial in maximising comfort and yield.

We are offering this service every Friday at our clinic. So book your place now.

We are good to go with our breast pump fl**ge fitting at
With and

Research has shown that using the correct fl**ge size leads to not only a more comfortable pumping experience but also can substantially increase yield.

Come to our group clinic at Eastcote House Gardens on a Friday to be fitted properly. We have everything from 10mm-32mm and a hospital grade pump available to try.

Please note that if you would also like breastfeeding support, please book a separate ticket for that. There will be a discount if you book both types of sessions, but we will need the extra time to support you effectively for both.
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06/05/2026

6 tips to help put baby down

Anyone who's been following me for a while will know all about the 4th trimester and the fact that babies prefer to sleep on a human. But sometimes you may need a wee, need to do a few chores, or just would prefer not to be touched for 10 mins. But how on earth do you put a baby down so they will stay asleep? Here are some tips:

* Wait until baby is in a deep sleep. Baby's arms will be limp, eyelids still and not flickering, hands relaxed, and breathing slowed.

* When placing them down, start by putting them in their side, then gently roll them onto their back. This will help prevent the startle reflex. Also, make sure they go in feet first and not head first.

* Feeding to sleep in a side-lying position and rolling yourself away after baby has settled can work really well. Baby falls asleep, and you don't need to move them, or you may feel safer to slide them into a cosleeper cot than leave them on the bed. Or you can stay and share a nap!

* Keep doing some of your other sleep cues like shhhing, patting humming as you put them down.

* Try to maintain some physical contact for a minute or two after you have placed them down. Maybe lean over and keep cuddling for a bit or leave your hand on their chest so they can feel your presence. Gradually move away.

* If baby is in the sling, put them down in the sling, then work on removing it gently as they settle.

Remember, this is not fail safe! Babies are hard-wired to cry if they find themselves on their own. In order to feel safe and secure, they need your presence, and they far prefer to sleep on your chest where they are safe and warm and right next to their food source. So if you manage a transfer and they stay asleep, this is a bonus! You have ninja skills. And if they wake immediately, don't worry, enjoy the cuddles. Hopefully, you got your wee!

05/05/2026

Im so relieved it has finally hit the mainstream media. But why does it take the death of a baby of a celebrity couple for anyone to take notice?

It has been going on FOR YEARS!
These practitioners have even featured on national TV!

These accounts are preying on vulnerable new parents and dishing out dangerous and non-evidenced based information.

How many other babies died?

Not only that, how many people stopped breastfeeding or left their baby to cry it out when they didn't want to? How many attachemnt based relationships were damaged?

But thank goodness for snd her team and for for being brave enough to call this out At last!!

05/05/2026

With no regulation, anyone can call themselves a sleep expert. Scott-Wright and Clegg also work as self-described "maternity nurses" - a role involving hands-on work with infants that is also unregulated.We sent a reporter undercover, booking online consultations with both women while posing as the mother of a nine-week-old newborn, whose baby was waking frequently at night.We paid for a video consultation with Scott-Wright ourselves.

The scenario we presented her with was based on our undercover reporter's real-life experiences with her own daughter two years ago.

Our reporter described the case of a healthy, breast-fed baby with good weight gain, who was struggling to sleep.

Despite sleep being the only concern raised, Scott-Wright told our reporter there may be a "digestive issue" and suggested several diagnoses including cow's milk protein allergy (CMPA), tongue-tie, reflux and laryngomalacia (floppy larynx).

She also advised "it would be prudent" for our reporter to consider removing dairy from her diet, without telling her to seek medical advice first.

At no point was Scott-Wright shown a baby.

During the consultation, Scott-Wright told our reporter she had been a midwife but no longer had a licence to practise, adding "there is no qualification that anyone could have for what I do".Scott-Wright suggested placing him to sleep on his front, says Emily, and that she should medicate her son for reflux - despite Scott-Wright not seeing the baby during the consultation.

"It felt scary that someone had medically diagnosed my child and guided me to do things that go against guidance."

She was also advised by Scott-Wright, she says, to stop breastfeeding and to use formula instead - something she was not keen to do. At no point, says Emily, did Scott-Wright tell her to consult a medical professional.

Scott-Wright told the BBC she has "never claimed to be a medical doctor" and her role with families is "complementary to - not a replacement for - medical advice from qualified healthcare professionals".

Emily didn't follow any of Scott-Wright's advice, but some parents have told us that, when they were "desperate" and "vulnerable", they did follow her advice that was against NHS guidance.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce84e1vn1l2o?fbclid=IwdGRjcARmfY1jbGNrBGZ4u2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHv2P_7MBwuVnTqTYMFfq8XaBgPbnZu6oz5J_BkwdN1RojwyfmXwMtLdnxm_N_aem_6onLzN4A3RoIyg6gbWT5wA

The advice puts babies at risk of serious harm, even death, medical professionals have told the BBC.

04/05/2026

Layering up other sleep associations to help your child begin to settle in another way is an essential part of preparing to night wean.

You can't expect babies to suddenly learn to self settle without the b**b. They need to be given some other tools to help!

What other sleep associations have you felt worked for you?
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For more info please buy our Night Weaning and Understanding Toddler Sleep webinar.

Or you can book me for a 1:1

03/05/2026

What's the first step to night weaning?

The parent ending the feed when they are just flutter sucking rather than the toddler flutter sucking for comfort for ages.

Did you know this?

Preparing for night weaning is all about gentle nudges in the right direction. Our children need help to adjust to a new way of settling.
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You can find more useful info like this in our prerecorded Night Weaning and Toddler Sleep webinar, or book a 1:1

02/05/2026

How do you negotiate with a toddler who wants to breastfeed, and you don't?

Distraction
Connection
Alternative dronk/food

What else has worked for you?
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For support with reducing breastfeeding, stopping breastfeeding, night weaning, or anything else toddler related, I offer a few options! And I specialise in high needs, "orchid" kids who do not like negotiating!

1:1 support via videocall, 30 min, 60 min or intensive package.

Precorded webinars with as on "Night Weaning and Toddler Sleep" and "Stopping Breastfeeding"

Downloadable guides

Or just do a deep dive into my "Bf after 1 year" highlight.

Everything is available on my website, bio or comment INFO for the links.