I have been a fully insured, practising IBCLC since 2021, supporting families across South and West Yorkshire. Before qualifying, I had been involved in breastfeeding support since 2015 through community groups, online support and voluntary roles.

I also spent 12 years working on a busy neonatal unit, supporting babies and families through some incredibly difficult times. This gave me extensive experience caring for premature babies, babies born unwell, surgical babies and those needing extra support in the early days of life.

Infant feeding has always been a real passion of mine, particularly breastfeeding and expressing breast milk, and helping families feel informed, supported and confident in their feeding choices.

In 2026, I qualified as a midwife, adding further knowledge and experience in pregnancy, birth, postnatal care and newborn wellbeing. My midwifery role is separate from my private IBCLC work, but the skills and experience naturally complement one another.

Please note: I am not currently a tongue-tie practitioner and do not perform frenulotomy. I can, however, assess oral function as part of a feeding assessment and refer on where appropriate.

My Personal Experience

I had my first daughter in 2015, and our breastfeeding journey came with plenty of challenges. We accessed community breastfeeding support, IBCLC care, tongue-tie division and supplements along the way. With the right support, things gradually improved and I went on to breastfeed her until she was nearly two years old.

My experience with my second daughter in 2018 felt very different. I had more knowledge, better support in place from the beginning and a much clearer understanding of where to turn when things were difficult. We still had our challenges, but with support from an IBCLC, breastfeeding groups, friends and family, I was able to breastfeed her until she was almost three.

Those experiences are a huge part of why I do what I do today. I believe that clear, up-to-date information during pregnancy and compassionate, individualised support after birth can make a real difference to how families experience feeding. My role is to support you without judgement, help you understand your options and work with you towards your own feeding goals.