Judy Kirkwood Consultant

Judy Kirkwood Consultant Judy Kirkwood - Lead Director of Best Start Baby NPO. She offers face-to-face & online consultations.

Internationally certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), Judy has experience in psychiatry, midwifery & a unique Sharklatch breastfeeding technique. At Best Start Baby, our aim is to give you the confidence and peace of mind to make the best choices for you and your baby! We also understand that parenting does not come with a manual. As an experienced Lactation Consultant and Midwife, my consulting

expertise is based on getting breastfeeding to work quickly and make things STICK! My patented "SHARKLATCH" TECHNIQUE is especially loved by dads in teaching the baby to latch like a pro and 100% works. I offer face-to-face consultations, videocalls and phone calls. Each consultation is followed up with a treatment plan and support.

20/04/2026

Sometimes we don’t realise just how powerful breastmilk really is… until we see what’s inside 👀
Both breastfeeding and formula feeding moms are doing their absolute best 💛 but education is powerful and this? This was eye-opening for Musa and has been for so many families✨

16/04/2026

Day 4 - For this precious Mum and Newborn🤍
This is a normal rash that babies get called Erythema toxicum neonatorum (ETN). Knowledge is power - I love helping new families with health information. I spent the morning 🌅 at the Frere Hospital 🏥 Paediatric department working with young families and having lots of heart ❤️ conversations. Blessed!

15/04/2026

I have worked with mum Dora and gorgeous Sean since he was born. I am proud to say he breastfed for over a year on his mum’s beautiful milk. From 6 months he has been given solid foods and fruits. At Best Start Baby 👶 our team works hard to connect and nurture growing humans. Building strong relationships and communities in AFRICA 🇿🇦🌍❤️

15/04/2026

Healthy habits start small 🌿 Fresh fruit is a great choice for toddlers—naturally sweet, hydrating, and free from added sugars and preservatives 🤍

10/04/2026

A stunning addition to the area… well done, Sandton Gate Central! 👏 🇿🇦

08/04/2026

Visited the Big Blue today and wow... 🇿🇦✨
A burst of colour, bold prints, and fabrics that tell a story. Every piece felt like a celebration of culture and creativity reasons why I love this beautiful country so much and why it holds such a special place in my heart.
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Family, friendships, community, humans being kind to other humans is what makes this Easter Day so special. From my fami...
05/04/2026

Family, friendships, community, humans being kind to other humans is what makes this Easter Day so special. From my family to yours May peace, prayers, health and love ❤️ fill your heart today and always. X Nurse Judy K 🇿🇦🤗🐞

30/03/2026

Beauty tips vs Breastfeeding myths. During the after baby period it is important that new mothers know that they can still maintain their beauty and self care routines There is a lot of fear mongering regarding beauty treatments. Most beauty products are compatible with breastfeeding and SAFE for you and baby. Knowledge is power and we want every mum in control of her journey.


27/03/2026

Thank you to Star Bread, you have blessed so many families in the community of Pefferville❤️

27/03/2026

Best Start Baby NPO changing lives in the community of Parkside. I challenge you today to be the change you want to see.

26/03/2026

Happy birthday Mom!
Your love and dedication for your family, friends and everyone around you is truly inspiring.

22/03/2026

Settlers Hospital 🏥 in Makhanda Eastern Cape South Africa is blessed with wonderful staff and precious newborns 👶. Judy Kirkwood from Best Start Baby NPO is working hard to get Newborn and Mother Dignity Care packs into the postnatal and paediatric wards. All newborns deserve to be treated with DIGNITY as they enter our world 🌍. We are appealing to local schools and businesses to SUPPORT this Initiative. Small gifts with BIG IMPACT.

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Based In Johannesburg And Eastern Cape Regions
East London
5201

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00
Friday 08:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:00 - 18:00

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Judy Kirkwood is an internationally-certified lactation consultant and midwife that offers private antenatal classes, home/ hospital visits, post-baby care and a variety of endorsed products. She works closely with parents to help babies have the best start in life - from conception to weaning and everything in between. Judy’s patented “Shark Latch” technique has helped thousands of new mothers overcome any breastfeeding challenges - and can be demonstrated in under an hour. She is warm and approachable (with a healthy sense of humour), and there to help you along your pregnancy and parenting journey!