06/11/2025
Why am I so passionate about what I do?
I had two very different breastfeeding experiences myself, and had to overcome all manner of issues, challenges, emotions, grief and shame. I felt very isolated in my struggles, and I found the lack of consistent support made it hard for me to reach out to any one person or support network. I want to be able to be a part of that support network that families can learn and trust from pregnancy all the way through their infant feeding journey, to be able to provide continuity of support and to build good relationships with my clients so that they know they are able to reach out when they need, without shame or embarrassment about any of the issues or thoughts they have.
I am all too aware of how struggles with breastfeeding, or the decision to stop before families are really ready to can negatively affect perinatal mental health. I like to provide a safe space, open communication and positive reinforcement to allow families to make the best choices for them in this time, giving them the grace to explore their feelings and emotions and to find their own path.
Surveys have shown that 90% of women gave up breastfeeding before they wanted to, and that 60% of those who gave that did as a result of a lack of breastfeeding support. At a time where the NHS is under strain and there are gaps in maternity and health visiting services, having access to evidence-based infant feeding support can be vital to a family's journey, and being that support that might enable families to continue as long as they planned to (and beyond!) gives me the drive to do what I do.
If you have found me here, and what I am saying resonates with you, say hi! 🤍
