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Susie Holt IBCLC - Lactation Consultant

Private breastfeeding support and antenatal education. Online or home visits in North London.

20/06/2023

There are still a few spaces left for two free sessions I am running later this week. Book via Eventbrite.

18/04/2023

Got this free merch from a fab gig I went to at The Roundhouse in London last night. I love the sentiments which seem particularly appropriate for all the new parents out there who may just need an extra boost to get them through the long days (and nights!).

So a virtual sticker to you all and if you know someone who might be struggling a little maybe take the time to let them know that they’re loved and valued.

17/04/2023

Learning how to hand express your milk before your baby arrives can be doubly beneficial.

If baby has any difficultly latching in the hours and days after birth you will ideally want to do some hand expressing to provide colostrum for your baby and to make sure your body is receiving all the right signals to go on and develop a full milk supply for your baby. However, hand expressing is a skill that may be difficult to learn when you are tired from your labour. If you already know what to do and have maybe even given it a go antenatally then it will be much easier to accomplish when bleary eyed and sleep deprived!

And this leads on to the second benefit: hand expressing before baby arrives can enable antenatal colostrum harvesting. As well as allowing you to practice hand expressing it can also be a real confidence boost to physically see that there is milk there for your baby – don’t worry it won’t run out! Having some syringes of colostrum in your freezer is also a great backup and can really take the pressure off if supplements are needed in the early days. Collecting colostrum from week 36 of pregnancy has been shown to be safe but do consult your healthcare professional if you are unsure or have a high-risk pregnancy.

For more information there is a great YouTube video by called Antenatal hand expressing colostrum – short guide

31/03/2023

Studies tell us that the majority of breastfeeding parents stop breastfeeding before they want to. There is also evidence to show the valuable role that support plays in enabling breastfeeding to continue for longer. Unfortunately, breastfeeding support is also chronically underfunded and it can be a bit of a postcode lottery as to what will be available to you. Breastfeeding can be really challenging, both physically and emotionally, especially in the first few weeks and many parents need some form of guidance to help them meet their feeding goals.

It is therefore really worthwhile to spend a bit of time before baby arrives finding out what options are available in your area and/or nationally.

What feeding support will be available where you are planning to give birth? If you know what there is then you can request it when you need help.

Are there local support groups for breastfeeding in your community? Asking your midwife or doing an internet search for breastfeeding support with your postcode will help you to find out the options.

If there is nothing available locally then there are national breastfeeding helplines that are free to call and open every day – you might be surprised at how beneficial a phone conversation or webchat can be.

Finally, if you are looking for specialist or private support in your own home then you can look for a nearby lactation consultant (IBCLC) through the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain website.

The key message here is to seek help early if problems arise; this will be easier if you already know where to find it. Many of the above will also welcome antenatal questions so that you can prepare for breastfeeding and start the conversation before baby even shows up.

17/03/2023

Starting something new and unfamiliar is hard. For me that’s starting a new business and a social media account. For new parents it may be breastfeeding your brand new baby. Feeding in the first few weeks can be hard, it can be a big hill to climb but once you reach the top it will get easier. So, to try and make both of these journeys smoother, I thought I’d start right at the beginning. My next few posts will look at things to think about before baby even arrives.

10/03/2023

Starting my instagram journey (better late than never) with this which sits on my desk and sums up the wonderful and varied world of breastfeeding that I am so happy to be working in

28/02/2023

Time for an introduction...

I’m Susie. Mum of a 12 year old boy and a ten year old girl.

I am a trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and volunteer and work for The Breastfeeding Network within the Haringey Peer Support project in North London. I also answer calls on the National Breastfeeding Helpline. I have been supporting families with infant feeding for the last 5 years.

I am also a qualified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and have recently started my own private consultancy practice. I offer home visits across North London and online support if you are further afield or when a home visit is not required.

Away from work there is a lot of sport in my life - I run and swim and play netball. I manage my daughter’s football team. I love to watch them both play football and cricket and am even trying to learn to play cricket for the first time myself age 40 plus! I also often travel by bike so if you book me for a home visit then I may well turn up on two wheels!

Address

Crouch End
London
N8

Telephone

+447504664108

Website

http://www.susieholt.com/

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