Abigail Ruffy IBCLC

08/03/2026

Today my two naughty chihuahuas bumped into a whole group of chihuahuas on their walk… and instead of chaos, it was strangely calm. Why?
Because they all understood each other’s barking.

It made me think about our breastfeeding group.
A room full of mums who get it.

The good days, the hard days, the feeding, the tears, the wins.

Sometimes the biggest support is simply being around people who understand your “bark”.

07/03/2026

We know that sometimes breastfeeding support needs more time and privacy.

That’s why we’ve introduced two bookable 1:1 sessions, alongside our group sessions at Nature’s Nook.

They’re discounted to make support accessible for all families — because every parent deserves guidance and reassurance.

🤍 30-minute sessions
📍 Nature’s Nook
🔗 Book online via the link in our bio

06/03/2026

Next breastfeeding group coming up

Real conversations.
Real support.
Real community.

Join us for our relaxed drop-in group or book one of our 1:1 breastfeeding support sessions if you need more individual help.

Spaces can be booked online via my website- link in bio

05/03/2026

A small update to our breastfeeding sessions

Our group has grown so much (thank you!!). To make sure we can continue offering high-quality support, Sarah and I are making a small change to the format.

Two bookable 1:1 appointments each session
• 30 minutes
• Private space
• For more complex or sensitive feeding support
• Suggested donation £30

This is a heavily discounted rate to help cover venue hire, materials and childcare. We do not make a profit from these sessions.

The drop-in group will run as usual
Suggested donation £10 to help cover venue costs, training and equipment like SNS tubes.

You can now book both the drop-in and 1:1 sessions online via my website:
www.breastfeedingwithabigail.com (link in bio)

And as always — no one will ever be turned away if cost is a barrier. Please just speak to us.

04/03/2026

Today we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants across the world — those working quietly behind the scenes, in hospitals, clinics, homes and community spaces, supporting families through one of the most vulnerable and powerful seasons of life.

Being an IBCLC isn’t just about positioning and milk transfer (although we love a good latch tweak).

It’s about listening.

Holding space.

Understanding physiology.

Noticing tension.

Supporting supply.

Protecting breastfeeding.

And walking alongside families when feeding feels hard.

In my community work, I see every day how much feeding is about more than milk. It’s about confidence, recovery, sleep deprivation, birth stories, identity shifts, and finding your village.

I’m so proud to be part of a profession grounded in evidence, compassion and advocacy — and I’m always learning, always growing, always striving to offer better, more accessible support.

To every family who has trusted me — thank you.
And to my fellow IBCLCs — your work matters more than you know.

03/03/2026

Two different mums.

Two thriving babies.

Two very sore feeds.

Both of these little ones were gaining weight beautifully.

But their mums were bracing themselves every time they latched.

Weight gain doesn’t always equal comfort.

With just a few small tweaks — adjusting positioning, slowing the approach, changing angles, and adding a couple of different holds to their “toolbox” — we found a latch that felt comfortable and sustainable.

No ni**le damage.

No gritted teeth.

No counting down the minutes.

Sometimes it’s not about doing more — it’s about doing it slightly differently.

If feeding feels painful but you’ve been told “they’re gaining weight so it must be fine”… please know pain isn’t something you have to push through.

There is nearly always something we can adjust.

03/03/2026

Have a little look inside

From the outside it’s just a café…
but inside it’s where feeding worries get untangled, friendships begin, and honest conversations about breastfeeding happen — the good and the hard.

Sarah and I host our community breastfeeding support group here, offering support with latch, milk supply, pumping, weight gain worries and everything in between.

No pressure. No judgement.

Pay what you feel. Come as you are.
We’d love to welcome you next time.

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

Our next pay what you feel drop in session is on Tuesday 3rd March

More than breastfeeding support.

✔ Feeding help (breast, bottle & mixed)
✔ Latch & positioning
✔ Reassurance & confidence
✔ A friendly, non-judgemental space

No appointment needed — just come along.

17/02/2026

Our next Pay What You Feel breastfeeding drop-in is on 3rd March and we’d love to see you there.

With , midwife and lactation consultant and the incredible breastfeeding specialist , this is a relaxed, supportive space for:

🤍 Breastfeeding
🤍 Combination feeding
🤍 Pumping
🤍 Pregnancy & preparing to feed
🤍 “Is this normal?” questions

No pressure. No judgement. Just evidence-based support and real conversations.

Come as you are. Bring your baby. Feed how you need to.

You don’t have to figure this out alone.

DM for details or to let us know you’re coming 🤍

17/02/2026

Today’s breastfeeding drop-in was such a special one!

The room was full of honest conversations, shared experiences, normalising the hard bits and celebrating the wins. Watching mums talk to each other, reassure one another and realise they’re not alone is exactly why we do this.

and I were both drawn into breastfeeding support because of our own feeding journeys. Like so many mums, we’ve sat in the doubt, the overwhelm, the “is this normal?” moments. That lived experience is what shaped this space — somewhere safe, honest and free from pressure.

Support doesn’t have to be perfect. It just has to be there.

We’re so proud of this little community we’re building. (And yes… we absolutely loved the baby cuddles)

Our next drop-in is coming soon — everyone welcome, pay what you feel, no judgement, just support.