JC Lactation Consultancy

02/03/2026

🌿💖 National IBCLC Day – 4th March 💖🌿

Today we celebrate International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) across the world 🌍

Becoming an IBCLC through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners means meeting the highest international standard in lactation care — with extensive education, clinical hours, and a rigorous board examination.

IBCLCs support families through:

🤱 Breastfeeding challenges
🍼 Combination and bottle feeding
👶 Tongue tie concerns
💛 Low milk supply worries
🤍 Painful feeds
🌿 Complex feeding journeys

Behind every feeding journey is a story — sometimes joyful, sometimes emotional, often exhausting. IBCLCs are there not just with knowledge and clinical skill, but with compassion, reassurance, and evidence-based guidance.

As both a Health Visitor and an IBCLC, I feel incredibly privileged to support families through one of the most vulnerable and transformative times of their lives.

If you’ve ever worked with an IBCLC and felt supported, empowered, or simply listened to — today is a lovely day to acknowledge that support 💐

💖💖And to all my fellow IBCLCs… thank you for the work you do every single day 💖💖

27/02/2026

24/02/2026

✨ Foundations of Infant Feeding – A Lovely Evening of Learning & Connection ✨

Last night I had the pleasure of presenting Foundations of Infant Feeding alongside Ingrid from Blackfen Chiropractic Clinic. It was a truly wonderful, relaxed evening shared with five expectant couples, with plenty of opportunity for questions and open discussion throughout.

💆‍♀️ Ingrid spoke about:
• How birth and delivery can impact feeding journeys
• The role of skeletal alignment and how this can affect baby’s comfort
• The anatomy of the breast
• The key hormones involved in the production and delivery of milk

🤱 I covered:
• Why we breastfeed or bottle feed
• The long-term health benefits of breastfeeding for both mothers and babies
• Feeding positions – and how small tweaks can make a big difference
• Tongue tie and how it may impact feeding
• Bottle feeding and the importance of paced feeding
• Colostrum and harvesting colostrum
• The importance of the Golden Hour for both mum and baby

It was such a positive and engaging session, and the feedback was incredibly encouraging. We are hopeful that this will be the first of many collaborative events.

✨ When Lactation Consultants and Chiropractors work in partnership, we can truly enhance your feeding journey. ✨

If you would be interested in attending a future session, please keep an eye on my page for upcoming dates 💜

23/02/2026

🌸 Are you about to become a mum?
🤱 Want to feel more informed about feeding your new baby?
Or maybe you’ve had your baby and are finding feeding difficult?

Feeding your baby should be a calm and positive experience — and I can help you achieve that 💜

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✨ Breastfeeding Support
If you’re struggling with breastfeeding, experiencing pain, or finding your ni***es sore or cracked — you’re not alone.

✔️ Ensuring good positioning and latch often helps resolve these issues.
✔️ Keep baby close, make sure you’re comfortable, and remember “nose to nipple.”
✔️ Wait for baby’s mouth to open wide before helping them latch on.

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🍼 Bottle Feeding Support
If your baby dribbles excessively, clicks when feeding, or struggles with their bottle — support can make a difference.

✔️ Try paced feeding to help baby control their feed.
✔️ Gently support the lower jaw for a better seal on the teat.
✔️ Exploring different bottles or teats can also help reduce dribbling and colic symptoms.

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💜 Let’s make feeding your baby a calm, confident experience.

📞 Get in touch today for personalised support and advice.
🌐 www.jclactationconsultancy.co.uk

I am a Lactation Consultant in Kent offering breastfeeding support, baby massages, and in-home consultations. Call 07359 758716 today!

09/02/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful today 💛


I’ve been so touched by the kind words shared by families I’ve worked with recently. Supporting parents through feeding challenges — whether that’s bottle refusal, breastfeeding difficulties, or those overwhelming early newborn days — is something I truly care about, and it means the world to hear that families felt heard, supported, and reassured along the way.


Common themes I keep hearing:
✨ Calm, non-judgmental support
✨ Practical, realistic guidance
✨ Ongoing check-ins and reassurance
✨ Help navigating bottle preference, breastfeeding challenges, and newborn feeding struggles


Feeding a baby can feel overwhelming, and no family should feel rushed, blamed, or alone. I’m so grateful to be trusted during such a vulnerable time and to be able to help turn things around for families when they’re struggling.


Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review — your words truly mean more than you know 💛
If you or someone you know is looking for thoughtful, compassionate lactation support, I’m always happy to help.

09/02/2026

🍼 Introducing Bottles When Breastfeeding 🤱

Recently I’ve been asked about introducing bottles when breastfeeding, so I thought I’d share some guidance.

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⏰ When is the right time?
Ideally, we suggest not introducing bottles for the first 4–6 weeks, as this allows breastfeeding to become established and milk production to regulate to meet your baby’s needs.

This may happen slightly later if you’ve had an instrumental delivery, caesarean birth, or health concerns before, during, or after labour.

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👶 When baby won’t take a bottle from mum
Some breastfed babies won’t take a bottle from their mother — they can smell mum and know the breast is nearby!

Try asking your partner or another family member to offer the bottle for the first few attempts. You may even need to leave the room — or the house — briefly.

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💡 Finding what works
Every baby is different:
• Some prefer to be cuddled
• Others prefer a different feeding position
• Sitting baby supported and facing you may help
• Gentle rocking can be soothing

Allow baby time to adjust. Place the teat gently on their lower lip and let them familiarise themselves with it.

Trying different teats — such as slow-flow or anti-colic — may help. Offering slightly warmed milk can also make a difference.

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🌿 Timing matters
Offer the bottle when baby is:
• Calm
• Alert
• Slightly hungry

Avoid trying when baby is very hungry or overtired.

Some babies may prefer cup feeding as an alternative.

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❤️ Remember
This is a learning curve for both you and your baby, so try not to rush the process. Offering alternative feeding methods regularly can help baby adapt over time.

When bottle feeding, pace the feeds and alternate sides, just as you would when breastfeeding, to support brain and eye development.

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💬 If you’re thinking about introducing alternative feeding methods and would like support, please reach out — I’m always happy to help.

02/02/2026

Free event!
Just a little reminder about the evening event for new parents to be relating to infant feeding and how chiropractors and infant feeding specialists compliment each other is fast approaching. There are a few remaining spaces, so please click on the QR code on the poster below to secure your place.

26/01/2026

🌸 What to Expect When You Contact Me 🌸

Reaching out for feeding support can feel like a big step — here’s what happens when you get in touch 🤍

📞 Initial call
I’ll call you to chat through your enquiry and see whether your concerns can be supported through discussion. If a home visit is needed, we’ll agree on a day and time that suits you.

💡 Support while you wait
I’ll offer practical advice to try straight away, and if helpful, I may email pictorial information to support what we’ve discussed.

🏡 During your home visit
When I arrive, we’ll talk about how things have been since our call and revisit your concerns. I’ll also ask about your delivery and early feeding experiences.

👄 Assessment & feeding support
Before feeding, I may carry out an oral assessment to check for things such as tongue-tie.
We’ll then take time to relax — babies are very sensitive to tension, and creating a calm environment can make a real difference to feeding.

🤱 Working together
I’ll ask you to show me how you currently latch your baby, and together we’ll gently work on making feeds more comfortable for you and enjoyable for your baby.
We’ll try different feeding positions and make small tweaks to ensure you are pain-free and baby is feeding well.

📝 Ongoing care
If appropriate, we’ll create a feeding plan that works for you and your baby.
Afterwards, I’ll send a summary of what we discussed and any agreed plan via text or email, and I’ll follow up at agreed timeframes.
If further home support is needed, this can easily be arranged.

💞 Why home support helps
Being supported in your own home allows you to relax, with everything you need close at hand to feel comfortable and confident.

If you’re experiencing any feeding difficulties — please do reach out. I’m always happy to help 🤍

20/01/2026

Come and join me and Ingrid for an informative evening to discuss infant feeding and body work
This session is FREE so book early to avoid disappointment.