Baby-thrive Sally Rickard London Lactation Consultant IBCLC

Baby-thrive Sally Rickard London Lactation Consultant IBCLC IBCLC lactation consultant, infant feeding support. I offer home visits, workshops (in small groups or privately) and zoom consultations.

These can be arranged at short notice including evenings and weekends.

03/12/2025

Thanks for my parcel - I look forward to trying it out with clients!


Here’s a little collection of things families have given to me (or even given *back* to me) after they no longer needed ...
17/11/2025

Here’s a little collection of things families have given to me (or even given *back* to me) after they no longer needed them.

In my work I use and give away lots of plastic stuff - much of it single use 😩

If anyone has
♻️ Feeding tubes (sealed)
♻️Colostrum syringes (sealed)
♻️Silicone fl**ge liners
♻️Nipple shields
♻️Pump fl**ges in 13/15/17/19 only (small sizes)
♻️Unopened hydrogel dressings

Then please message me as I can zip by on my bike & re-home them for you









“ You were a beacon of hope and support during a really lonely time in hospital, and after we got discharged you were th...
10/11/2025

“ You were a beacon of hope and support during a really lonely time in hospital, and after we got discharged you were the key person I turned to when I felt overwhelmed by the noise of differing opinions”

So lovely that my client found time to reflect & feedback thanks during a really tough time.

And thanks to Carla who collaborated some extra info thanks to her NICU expertise 👏 - I also benefited from someone to turn to in this case.






I’m so proud to have supported 4PB in creating and launching this groundbreaking policy, designed to better support brea...
04/11/2025

I’m so proud to have supported 4PB in creating and launching this groundbreaking policy, designed to better support breastfeeding barristers and staff as they return to work.

This new offers practical, discreet, and flexible solutions, while also encouraging a deeper understanding of how colleagues can support breastfeeding parents — both in Chambers and at court.
Despite protections under the Equality Act 2010, many mothers still face stigma and a lack of support when combining breastfeeding with work. A 2025 study found that 35.9% of mothers found it difficult to balance the two — and the challenges are even greater at the self-employed Bar.
4PB’s policy marks a crucial step forward in tackling this stigma and promoting , , and within the legal profession.
It’s been a privilege to contribute my expertise as an IBCLC through Baby-Thrive, helping ensure the policy is evidence-based, practical, and rooted in best practice.
I hope this initiative inspires more chambers and workplaces to create environments where parents can thrive — personally and professionally.

Actress Jo Page opens up about the challenging journey of balancing motherhood and her acting career. While filming Doct...
21/10/2025

Actress Jo Page opens up about the challenging journey of balancing motherhood and her acting career. While filming Doctor Who, she was determined to breastfeed her baby on set, juggling cluster feeding through the night and demanding filming schedules. Despite working alongside big names like David Tennant, she struggled to remember lines and felt torn between her professional and maternal roles. The experience ultimately led her to make a bold decision - stepping away from acting for seven years to prioritise her family and personal well-being. Her candid story highlights the raw, real challenges working mothers face in maintaining their careers.


This afternoons breastfeeding group at lovely in central Crystal Palace was kindly supported by Sophie (a South East L...
17/10/2025

This afternoons breastfeeding group at lovely in central Crystal Palace was kindly supported by Sophie (a South East London breastfeeding support 😇)

Lovely to see lots of Dads join the group today too - the group is for everyone who is going their milk to their baby, or wanting to, and their supporters.







mums



❓What do you think? ❓Does this sound low to you or high? ❓Does it match your experience?A years & years of hearing the “...
14/10/2025

❓What do you think?

❓Does this sound low to you or high?

❓Does it match your experience?

A years & years of hearing the “In the UK only 1% of babies are breastfed to 6m” factoid commonly quoted, I was pleasantly surprised to hear this stat.

Thanks for this interesting fact!

On 22 August, the Department of Health and Social Care published a summary of the main findings of a nationally representative survey of primary caregivers of children aged 16 to 18 months, conducted in 2023 in England.

* 23% of 16-18 month olds were being given breastmilk at least once a day, 16% of caregivers said breastmilk was their child’s main milk drink.





Today’s breastfeeding cafe was so busy there was no time to take photos!Big thanks to the 14 Mammas who shared tips & su...
19/09/2025

Today’s breastfeeding cafe was so busy there was no time to take photos!

Big thanks to the 14 Mammas who shared tips & supported each other

Special mention to superstar Leonie for stepping in to help and lovely Claire for supporting us.

💕 To for hosting us for free!





📲Feedback Friday The ongoing remote follow up that comes with every home visit is so valuable for good outcomes for the ...
29/08/2025

📲Feedback Friday

The ongoing remote follow up that comes with every home visit is so valuable for good outcomes for the families I support

What would you ask me during a breastfeeding support home visit?

📱Booking now via my website

💕Big thanks to my client for giving permission to share





IBCLC educational book club this summer is 3 things (2 books & a podcast) on the topic of allergies & breastfed babies ...
22/08/2025

IBCLC educational book club this summer is 3 things (2 books & a podcast) on the topic of allergies & breastfed babies


& Kaya Thorpe of
have put together this very readable book

We also read & discussed Breastfeeding Works - even with allergies by Robyn Noble

And the LLL Breastfeeding Matters podcast with professor Robert Boyle

The more I read the more I realise how complex things are and how much we need more research

Top learnings so far;

🤍Allergy isn’t always CMPA

🤍Listen to families - they know their child best

🤍It’s really hard & exhausting to be an allergy parent, comes with complex emotions & worries

🤍Each case presents (sometimes wildly) differently






Breastfeeding support home visits available during the bank holiday weekend 📱Booking now via my website
21/08/2025

Breastfeeding support home visits available during the bank holiday weekend

📱Booking now via my website









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St Julians Farm Road
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SE27

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