ABOUT ME
My name is Naomi and I am an International Board Certified Lactation consultant (IBCLC). I am a member of the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) and the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB). My background is in public health nursing (health visiting). I have spent the last 10 years’ supporting families both professionally and voluntarily. I am a breastfeeding mother of three spirited children. I have a special interest in oral function and tongue tie and trained with Carmelle Gentle I offer holistic assessment and can refer onto tongue tie practitioners and other professionals when required.
PHILOSOPHY
I am passionate about supporting families to create a postpartum that respects, supports and honours them as new parents, for the first time or all over again. A postpartum that centres the baby’s need for connection, supports their transition from womb to world, and provides them with nourishment from breast milk where this is your goal. I am a certified New Born Observation (NBO, Brazelton Centre UK) practitioner and can work alongside you to see your baby's unique strengths and support needs in their fourth trimester and beyond. I find the best outcomes when working with a family from before baby is born. However, meeting families later in their journey is always welcome. I often support families facing weight challenges and those with unsettled babies.
"Naomi visited us in hospital and observed me breastfeeding which was incredibly helpful and reassuring having had a few days of continuous conflicting advice from different staff members. Many of the staff were helpful and well meaning but to have somebody that I knew and trusted giving gentle guidance was a huge relief."
Helen
Alongside lactation and feeding support I can help you to
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read your baby’s cues
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set up sleep spaces to optimise family rest
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plan your postpartum goals and dream your feeding journey
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debrief previous feeding experiences (of your own children or intergenerational ones)
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navigate boundaries with extended family/ friends as you transition to parenting
WHERE AND HOW I WORK
HOME VISIT
I offer home consultations for families in The High Peak, Stockport and South Manchester. Get in touch with your postcode to see if this would be the best option for you.
WALK WITH ME
Walking is a great way to get a conversation flowing.
ONLINE CONSULT
Suitable for a wide range of breastfeeding concerns.