Experienced Infant Feeding Specialist

Supporting you through every step of your feeding journey

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Hi! I’m Lydia.

I’m an Infant Feeding Coach, Breastfeeding Counsellor and mother, and I care deeply about protecting new and expectant mothers’ rights to feed their baby however they choose to.

Inspired by my own incredibly challenging start to breastfeeding, I work hard every day to be the source of support that I never had because I know what it’s like not knowing where to turn to.

Whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding, expressing milk, combination or formula feeding, I am here for you. I’ve created a range of dedicated feeding support services that can help you to prepare antenatally or get the right support postnatally, as well as lots of free resources here on my website and my Instagram & Facebook.

Infant Feeding Blog

A range of articles covering breastfeeding and bottle feeding topics to support you throughout your feeding journey.

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Breastfeeding and weaning
Breastfeeding and weaning

How to navigate your breastfeeding journey as your baby starts solids

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Nursing strikes
Nursing strikes

Learn what a nursing strike is and how to gentle encourage your baby back to the breast or bottle.

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Getting rid of nipple shields
Getting rid of nipple shields

Top tips for when you’re ready to wean from nipple shields

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How to avoid the ‘top up trap’
How to avoid the ‘top up trap’

Transitioning away from supplementation and how to support a successful breastfeeding journey

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Client Testimonials

  • "Lydia's online class was excellent. She explained everything so well and made me feel very at ease throughout. I'm now much more excited and prepared to begin my breastfeeding journey. I would recommend her informative class to any new mum, thank you Lydia!"

  • "I cannot recommend Lydia enough! She was extremely quick to respond to my initial message and set up a virtual meeting. I have seen a huge improement since speaking with Lydia and can't express how grateful I am for her guidance and knowledge. Her advice was easy to understand and I felt so confident after the call about the next steps on my breastfeeding journey. Thank you again Lydia."

  • "Lydia was incredibly helpful in my early breastfeeding journey. As a first time mum, I have felt overwhelmed with all of the information regarding breastfeeding and felt that the first few weeks were all a bit hazy. Once my baby was 4 weeks old, I felt as though some of the haze was beginning to clear but I had lots of queries regarding efficient breastfeeding and I was beginning to develop some bad habits. Lydia took her time to help with my positioning at home, how to get a really great latch, pumping essentials and lots of other tips. After my session, I felt much more empowered and confident to meet my baby's needs. Thank you Lydia!"

  • "I emailed Lydia when I was feeling quite desperate. Lydia's approach is calm and attentive. We had an initial discussion, she made some observations before beginning to trial solutions for what could be our issue and my daughter fed effectively for the first time in about a week! My husband and I found her to be reassuring, without judgement and a bank of knowledge! She has since followed up with a feeding plan, resources and a genuine interest in the progress we have made since her visit. I am very grateful and confident that I can return to her with any queries to continue a positive breastfeeding journey!"

  • "I feel much more confident going into breastfeeding and cannot wait to start the journey. You're such an amazing teacher and I would highly recommend to anyone who is thinking of breastfeeding. Thank you so, so much again."

  • "After a rocky start to breastfeeding I had booked an appointment with Lydia and she responded so quickly and came out to see me the next morning. She quickly put me at ease and gave me so many tips which worked so well for me. I highly recommend a home visit for anyone who is struggling with breastfeeding in any capacity. Lydia is carying and listened to all my concerns and worries around feeding. A feeding plan was then shared so I was able to look abck on those notes. Thanks Lydia for all your help!"

  • "A fantastic [antenatal] class which gave lots of information about breastfeeding and what to do if things are not working well! Thank you Lydia."

  • "Lydia put me at ease right away by being friendly and approachable. She made me feel confident I was making progress and spurred me on to not give up on what I wanted to achieve. It was clear from the start of conversations Lydia really wanted to help us to try and meet our breastfeeding goal, it's not just a job to her, she really cares about the people she is helping."

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