Nurture For Two

Nurture For Two Hi, my name is Ciara Butler, I am a Lactation Consultant, Midwife and Mother. I provide non judgmental infant feeding support.

I am here to support you whatever your journey looks like.

Do you need support this week?I have one appointment available on Thursday at 11.30am.
08/04/2025

Do you need support this week?

I have one appointment available on Thursday at 11.30am.

Have you been told you need to wait a certain time frame between feeds to allow your breasts to refill? This is not true...
31/03/2025

Have you been told you need to wait a certain time frame between feeds to allow your breasts to refill?

This is not true and not how your breasts function. Remember your breasts are a river not a reservoir.

There is always milk in your breasts for your baby. Milk is being produced constantly and babies don't ever fully empty the breasts at a feed. There usually is approximately 20% of milk left in your breasts after a feed.

If your baby looks to feed again in a short time frame, there is definitely milk for them. Even if your breasts feel softer.

Allowing your baby feed when they want helps build your supply in the early weeks. Empty breasts make milk! Making your baby wait a certain time can actually cause issues with supply. Responsive feeding is always a good choice when breastfeeding.

If you would like more information like this give me a follow.

I have just one appointment available this week.8.30am in , Blackrock Contact me if you need some support.Email: info@c...
31/03/2025

I have just one appointment available this week.

8.30am in , Blackrock

Contact me if you need some support.

Email: info@ciara-butler.com

There she is My MumMy biggest cheerleader.The one who is always there.The one who loves me unconditionallyThe one who st...
30/03/2025

There she is
My Mum
My biggest cheerleader.
The one who is always there.
The one who loves me unconditionally
The one who still puts a hot water bottle in my bed. The one who made me the person l am.
I love you Mum.

Happy Mothers Day 👌

Boobie Banters is Back!Myself and are delighted to have Caroline O'connor from .ie joining us. Caroline is Registered p...
25/03/2025

Boobie Banters is Back!

Myself and are delighted to have Caroline O'connor from .ie joining us. Caroline is Registered paediatric dietician and an IBCLC.

We will be discussing starting solids and how to incorporate solids while breastfeeding.

Please come and join us on Friday the 28th of March 9.30am.

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If you need support this week I am here for you. Contact me to book here or via my website the link is in my bio. ...
24/03/2025

If you need support this week I am here for you. Contact me to book here or via my website the link is in my bio.

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So lovely to receive this gorgeous message from a client. My bottle refusal consults are calm gentle but practical. I gi...
22/03/2025

So lovely to receive this gorgeous message from a client. My bottle refusal consults are calm gentle but practical. I give clear guidance on how to work with your baby and help them take a bottle.

Remember bottle refusal isn't your fault or your baby's. Contact me to find out more about my bottle refusal consults.

If you need support with breastfeeding, bottle refusal, weaning returning to work, pumping or any other aspect of feedin...
18/03/2025

If you need support with breastfeeding, bottle refusal, weaning returning to work, pumping or any other aspect of feeding I'm here to help.

I have 2 appointments available this week.

Contact me to book.

A recent systematic review and meta analysis found breastfeeding provided an overall protection from autoimmune diseases...
17/03/2025

A recent systematic review and meta analysis found breastfeeding provided an overall protection from autoimmune diseases and significant protective effect from Rheumatoid Arthritis, MS and Type 1 Diabetes.

The protection appeared to be stronger when breastfeeding took place for longer than 4 months.

Another reason why ongoing support for breastfeeding is paramount. Especially as the breastfeeding rates in Ireland are some of the lowest with 62% initiating breastfeeding, this drops to 44% of babies receiving exclusive breastmilk by the time they get home from hospital. At 6 month only 15% of babies are exclusively breastfeeding.

We have so much research on the many protective aspects for the breastfeeding parent. Including autoimmune diseases, cardiovascular disease and breast/ovarian cancer.

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Happy IBCLC Day to all my friends and colleagues. I am honoured to do what I do. Being an IBCLC is something I have want...
05/03/2025

Happy IBCLC Day to all my friends and colleagues. I am honoured to do what I do. Being an IBCLC is something I have wanted to do since I began my midwifery training in Holles St in 2001.

I met the IBCLC there at the time, I had never even heard of an IBCLC at the time. I listened to her talk about breastfeeding, the WHO code the Baby Friendly initiative, and thought I would love to have that job. As a very new student midwife, I thought it was so far beyond my reach!

But here I am. I've been an IBCLC for 13 years. Every day is a school day. I've learnt so much over the years, through my work and my own journey as a mother. I'm still learning.

Thank you to everyone who supports me, who follows me here, and who comes to see me. You give me the opportunity to do what I love. So thank you.

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Welcome to the World - The UltimatePregnancy, Baby & Toddler Event!This amazing event is happening this Saturday the 8th...
03/03/2025

Welcome to the World - The Ultimate
Pregnancy, Baby & Toddler Event!

This amazing event is happening this Saturday the 8th of March at the Talbot hotel, Stillorgan, Co. Dublin.

It is a jam-packed event with expert speakers discussing topics from pregnancy right through to toddlers. Interactive workshops, taster classes, and a huge selection of exhibitors.

I have 2 FREE TICKETS to giveaway.

To Enter:

🌟Follow me and

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🌟Tag a friend


Night weaning is tough. Here are my top tips.
27/02/2025

Night weaning is tough. Here are my top tips.

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