Abigail Ruffy IBCLC

Abigail Ruffy IBCLC Hello! My name is Abigail
I am an IBCLC accredited lactation consultant and midwife based in Kent

Breastfeeding Support Drop-In – Margate If you’re feeding your baby and have questions, worries, or just need a confiden...
23/03/2026

Breastfeeding Support Drop-In – Margate

If you’re feeding your baby and have questions, worries, or just need a confidence boost — this is for you.

Join us for our friendly, supportive breastfeeding drop-in at Nature’s Nook, Margate on:

31st March 2026
10am–12pm

Come along to:

Get expert answers to your feeding questions

Build confidence with positioning & attachment

Check for things like tongue tie or feeding difficulties

Feel supported in a relaxed, non-judgemental space

Whether you’re struggling, unsure, or just want reassurance — you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Support from:
Abi – IBCLC Midwife
Sarah – IBCLC (in training)

We’re also now offering three 1:1 private sessions during the drop-in if you’d like more focused support.

Nature’s Nook, 60 High Street, Margate

Spaces are limited – book your place via the QR code or message me directly and I’ll send the link.

Feel free to share with anyone who might need a little extra support right now

Did you know infant feeding has an environmental impact?Research from The Lancet highlights that formula feeding contrib...
23/03/2026

Did you know infant feeding has an environmental impact?

Research from The Lancet highlights that formula feeding contributes to greenhouse gas emissions, largely due to dairy production, as well as manufacturing, transport, and packaging. It also requires ongoing water use for preparation and sterilising equipment, and creates waste from tins, plastics, and feeding supplies.

Breastfeeding, by contrast, is a natural, renewable food source with no packaging, transport, or waste.

But this conversation isn’t about guilt or blame.

The same research makes it clear that many families face significant barriers to breastfeeding—lack of support, inconsistent advice, and societal pressures all play a role.

Women don’t fail breastfeeding.
Too often, they’re not given the support they deserve.

If we want better outcomes for families and the planet, we need to focus on skilled, compassionate, evidence-based support.

IBCLC-led
Non-judgemental
Here to support you, whatever your feeding journey looks like

Follow along for more in this series breaking down what the evidence really says.

From breastfeeding babies to raising teenagers — motherhood keeps evolving.If you’re in the early days and need support,...
15/03/2026

From breastfeeding babies to raising teenagers — motherhood keeps evolving.

If you’re in the early days and need support, you’re not alone.

Follow for evidence-based, compassionate feeding support.





12/03/2026

Tired of negative or confusing breastfeeding advice?

Breastfeeding support should lift you up, not knock you down.

Join our relaxed, judgement-free drop-in where you can:

Feed your baby in a supportive space
Ask questions and get reassurance
Receive a holistic feeding review from a Midwife & IBCLC

📍 Nature’s Nook, Margate
📅 17 March
💛 Pay what you feel (suggested £10)

Need more personalised, in-depth support? 1:1 consultations are also available to book.

10/03/2026

The ​ campaign is a unique collaboration of local maternity systems from across the South East region, working with the shared objective to...

08/03/2026

Today my two naughty chihuahuas bumped into a whole group of chihuahuas on their walk… and instead of chaos, it was strangely calm. Why?
Because they all understood each other’s barking.

It made me think about our breastfeeding group.
A room full of mums who get it.

The good days, the hard days, the feeding, the tears, the wins.

Sometimes the biggest support is simply being around people who understand your “bark”.

We know that sometimes breastfeeding support needs more time and privacy.That’s why we’ve introduced two bookable 1:1 se...
07/03/2026

We know that sometimes breastfeeding support needs more time and privacy.

That’s why we’ve introduced two bookable 1:1 sessions, alongside our group sessions at Nature’s Nook.

They’re discounted to make support accessible for all families — because every parent deserves guidance and reassurance.

🤍 30-minute sessions
📍 Nature’s Nook
🔗 Book online via the link in our bio

Next breastfeeding group coming upReal conversations.Real support.Real community.Join us for our relaxed drop-in group o...
06/03/2026

Next breastfeeding group coming up

Real conversations.
Real support.
Real community.

Join us for our relaxed drop-in group or book one of our 1:1 breastfeeding support sessions if you need more individual help.

Spaces can be booked online via my website- link in bio

A small update to our breastfeeding sessions Our group has grown so much (thank you!!). To make sure we can continue off...
05/03/2026

A small update to our breastfeeding sessions

Our group has grown so much (thank you!!). To make sure we can continue offering high-quality support, Sarah and I are making a small change to the format.

Two bookable 1:1 appointments each session
• 30 minutes
• Private space
• For more complex or sensitive feeding support
• Suggested donation £30

This is a heavily discounted rate to help cover venue hire, materials and childcare. We do not make a profit from these sessions.

The drop-in group will run as usual
Suggested donation £10 to help cover venue costs, training and equipment like SNS tubes.

You can now book both the drop-in and 1:1 sessions online via my website:
www.breastfeedingwithabigail.com (link in bio)

And as always — no one will ever be turned away if cost is a barrier. Please just speak to us.

Today we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants across the world — those working quietly behind t...
04/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants across the world — those working quietly behind the scenes, in hospitals, clinics, homes and community spaces, supporting families through one of the most vulnerable and powerful seasons of life.

Being an IBCLC isn’t just about positioning and milk transfer (although we love a good latch tweak).

It’s about listening.

Holding space.

Understanding physiology.

Noticing tension.

Supporting supply.

Protecting breastfeeding.

And walking alongside families when feeding feels hard.

In my community work, I see every day how much feeding is about more than milk. It’s about confidence, recovery, sleep deprivation, birth stories, identity shifts, and finding your village.

I’m so proud to be part of a profession grounded in evidence, compassion and advocacy — and I’m always learning, always growing, always striving to offer better, more accessible support.

To every family who has trusted me — thank you.
And to my fellow IBCLCs — your work matters more than you know.

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