What is an Infant Feeding Coach?

An Infant Feeding Coach is similar to a Breastfeeding Counsellor, we have specialised knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation and are accredited by FEDANT and The Infant Feeding Academy. You can find me on the FEDANT register and the Infant Feeding Coach Directory.

As an Infant Feeding Coach I support and encourage new parents to successfully meet their infant feeding goals through evidence based, holistic, non-judgmental, compassionate care.

I am trained to perform comprehensive feeding assessments resulting in suggestions to ease any issues you may be experiencing and the implementation of an individualised feeding plan that I will develop alongside you.

As an Infant Feeding Coach I also love to support and educate women and their families antenatally to equip them with the knowledge they need to get their motherhood and infant feeding journey off the the best start.

As you are a registered midwife, can you give me clinical advice?

No, I cannot give medical advise or offer any midwifery care. The infant feeding support I offer is within the scope of practice of an Infant Feeding Coach. Although my knowledge and experience as a former midwife will undoubtedly enhance the support I offer, I am not practicing as a midwife any longer or whilst undertaking this role. I am therefore not clinically responsible for your care.  If I feel you require support in addition to what I can offer as an Infant Feeding Coach, I will recommend that you seek help and support from your midwife, GP, health visitor or another relevant healthcare professional.

Do you only support people who are breastfeeding?

No, I offer support to everyone, no matter what your infant feeding choices are, exclusive breastfeeding, mixed feeding, exclusive expressing, bottle feeding and anything in between.

How soon after birth can I attend your postnatal yoga class?

I recommend that you wait until after your 6 week postnatal check with your GP and you have been told you are safe to commence low-impact exercise. After a caesarean section I suggest waiting a bit longer until around 12 weeks post delivery before starting the class. I will always encourage you to be led by your own body and postnatal recovery, it’s different for everyone.

Can I bring my baby to your postnatal yoga class?

Absolutely! Babies are of course welcome, the class will undoubtedly be punctuated by the usual noises and needs of babies- that is totally expected and very welcome! Please do whatever you and your baby need. 

What are your qualifications?

I’m an Infant Feeding Coach, I trained with the Infant Feeding Academy and qualified in December 2022. I’m a member of the professional body FEDANT.

I’m a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher, I undertook a 200 hour teacher training program with Yoga Quota in 2019. I then undertook additional Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga Teacher Training with Nourish, qualifying in 2021. I am a member of the professional body Yoga Alliance.

I am a qualified (no longer registered) nurse, I qualified with a Masters in Nursing Science from the University of Nottingham in 2007. I’m also a registered midwife, I completed my training with Oxford Brookes University in 2010. However, I am no longer practicing clinically as a midwife and I haven’t done so for a number of years.

I am fully insured as an Infant Feeding Coach, Yoga Teacher and Swedish Massage Therapist with the specialist insurance broker Balens.