Annie Seymour - Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

12/03/2026

02/03/2026

Dial in any time tomorrow between 12.30-1.10pm to ask me anything about breastfeeding! Free, friendly, and factual, with no question considered too silly.

27/02/2026

21/02/2026

If your breasts feel like hot solid brass, reach out! Now here's a momma who needed a good LC in her hood🌋😖

Spotted on my walk today in Laem Ya national park in Thailand - a homage to the legend of Mother Sea Butterfly.

09/02/2026

Drop in tomorrow to Lactation Ask Me Anything! Last week I was asked about coffee while breastfeeding, blebs (lovable name for a very unlovable condition!), and how to hand express. I'd love to help with your questions too.

**Free weekly Lactation “Ask Me Anything” (online, drop-in)**

Questions about breastfeeding, or things you’ve read online that don’t make sense?

Join my free weekly lunchtime drop-in Zoom session to ask any breastfeeding question at all and get an evidence-based perspective - no appointments, no pressure, and no need to leave the house.

The idea is to give you a space to ask questions when something feels a bit uncertain, you’re not sure if it’s “a problem”, or you just want to understand things better or plan ahead.

How it works:
- When: Tuesdays, 12.30–1.10pm (Bangkok time). Drop in/log off any time during the session.
- How: Zoom (same link each week. Just click the link, no sign-up needed. Camera on or off is absolutely fine)
- Who: Pregnant or breastfeeding parents at any stage

You’re very welcome to bring:
• general breastfeeding questions
• conflicting advice you’ve been given
• planning-ahead questions (eg: prenatal breastfeeding prep, breastfeeding after a C-section or breast surgery, induced lactation, etc)
• myths, worries, or “is this normal?”.

It’s not a private consult, but a friendly, judgment-free Q&A. If something needs more support or a medical perspective, I’ll let you know. You can join anytime during the session, ask your question, listen to others, and log off whenever you’re ready. First come, first served, and if several people are waiting, I’ll keep answers short so everyone has a chance.

After a few sessions, I’ll see if the AMA format works: I’m in the trial-and-error phase of it at the moment! Feedback very welcome.

Zoom link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87983147441?pwd=NDIoeLq8N7mRFF6pIrY44ikKv6Ia6M.1

(Same link each week. Just click the link, no sign-up needed).
Interested but not for this week?

09/02/2026

Breastfeeding doesn’t happen every 3 hours
because babies aren’t machines.
Newborns cluster feed to
• regulate milk supply
• calm their nervous system
• support rapid growth
• survive
So when someone says
“Didn’t you just feed them?”
Yes.
And I’m feeding them again.
Because biology doesn’t care
what makes other people uncomfortable.
Breastfeeding is not a schedule.
It’s a conversation between a baby and a body.
💬 Be honest
how many times did someone question how often you fed your baby?

26/01/2026

New: Free weekly Lactation “Ask Me Anything” (online, drop-in)

I'd love to see if this would be helpful for any of you...

I’m trialling a free weekly lunchtime drop-in Zoom session where you can ask any breastfeeding question at all and get a professional, evidence-based perspective - no appointments, no pressure, and no need to leave the house.

The idea is to give you a space to ask questions when something feels a bit uncertain, you’re not sure if it’s “a problem”, or you just want to understand things better or plan ahead.

- When: Tuesdays, 12.30–1.10pm (Bangkok time). Drop in any time. It starts tomorrow!
- How: Zoom (same link each week. Just click the link below, no sign-up needed. Camera on or off is absolutely fine)
- Who: Pregnant or breastfeeding parents at any stage

You’re very welcome to bring:
• general breastfeeding questions
• conflicting advice you’ve been given
• planning-ahead questions (eg: breastfeeding after a C-section or breast surgery, induced lactation, etc)
• myths, worries, or “is this normal?” moments

It’s not a private consult, but a friendly, judgment-free Q&A. If something needs more support or a medical perspective, I’ll let you know. You can join anytime during the session, ask your question, listen to others, and log off whenever you’re ready. First come, first served, and if several people are waiting, I’ll keep answers short so everyone has a chance.

After a few sessions, I’ll see if the AMA format works: please let me know if you like the idea but not the date, time or format. I’m in the trial-and-error phase of it at the moment! Feedback very welcome.

Zoom link: https://us05web.zoom.us/j/87983147441?pwd=NDIoeLq8N7mRFF6pIrY44ikKv6Ia6M.1

(Same link each week. Just click the link, no sign-up needed).

08/12/2025

For expecting families here in Thailand, this is a really positive step.

Thailand’s amended labour protection law introduces major family-friendly reforms. Maternity leave rises from 98 to 120 days, with 60 days fully paid. Spouses now get 15 days of paid leave after childbirth, plus extra leave for child care. Contract workers gain equal rights, marking a significant step toward better labour standards.

Get full story, audio and discuss more in the first comment link.

13/11/2025

This is always one of my favourite facts to whip out about breastfeeding.

Your baby’s saliva talks to your body. 🤯
If they’re sick, your milk strengthens.
If they’re thirsty, it changes.
If they need comfort, it adapts again.
It’s not “just milk.” It’s a conversation only the two of you can have. 💜🤱

11/11/2025

THIS! Finally, a breastfeeding conference in the SEA region, and tickets are just $100 for the three-day event at the moment(!!). If you work in maternal-child health, support breastfeeding families, or love wonking out about lactation, then this is a phenomenal chance to hear from leading speakers right here in our hood. And the topics speak my love-language

We’re thrilled to share that Early Bird tickets for the IBFAN Southeast Asia Breastfeeding Conference 2026 are now officially open! 🎉

🗓 Dates: 26–28 November 2026
📍 Location: Bangkok, Thailand

This first-of-its-kind gathering will bring together 250–350 passionate changemakers — policymakers, civil society leaders, healthcare professionals, researchers, mothers, youth advocates, and partners from across Southeast Asia and beyond — to celebrate, learn, and reimagine how we can protect, promote, and support breastfeeding together.

Over three inspiring days, we’ll dive into the theme “Empowering Families, Sustaining Futures” through three interconnected pillars:

🌐 Day 1: Safeguarding Breastfeeding in the Digital Age

🌿 Day 2: Breastfeeding in a Changing Climate

⚖️ Day 3: Systems that Support, Rights that Protect�

Expect high-level plenaries, hands-on workshops, youth engagement, storytelling from lived experiences, and plenty of opportunities to connect and collaborate.

To make this milestone event possible, we’re starting with a special early bird rate of only US$100 for the first 200 tickets — exclusively for our IBFAN SEA family and IBFAN SEA newsletter subscribers, including our friends in Australia!

Your early registration helps us bring this dream to life — from securing the venue and building our website, to confirming our amazing speakers and programme.

Hurry! Early bird pricing is available until 31 March 2026 or while stocks last.

https://give.asia/campaign/seabc2026 #/story

03/10/2025