JC Lactation Consultancy

13/04/2026

13/04/2026

06/04/2026

💬 Tongue Tie Dilemma!

👶 What is a tongue tie?
It is a condition that is present in babies at birth where a thick or tight band of tissue called the lingual frenulum restricts the movement of a baby’s tongue.
This is the thin tissue located under the tongue.

🍼 Babies need good tongue function to effectively latch to the breast or bottle feed.

If you suspect your baby may have a tongue tie, please get support from a professional as a division may not always be required.

It may be the reason why mum is experiencing sore ni***es due to an ineffective latch.
It may also result in slow weight gain in newborns, frequent crying, and fussing at the breast or bottle teat.

🤱 Please seek advice and support from either your:
✨ Local breastfeeding peer supporter (found in breastfeeding support groups)
✨ A breastfeeding counsellor
✨ Or an IBCLC Lactation Consultant

⚠️ Not all Tongue Tie Practitioners are Lactation Consultants and often don’t give you the support you need with feeding after the procedure.

💛 Hope this helps!

01/04/2026

💛 You Are Not Alone 💛

If you have any infant feeding concerns, they deserve to be heard and supported. A happy mummy truly does help nurture a happy, settled baby.

If you’re struggling with feeding in any way — be it breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or combination feeding — please don’t hesitate to reach out for support.

✨ You are not alone.
✨ Support is available.
✨ You deserve to feel confident and reassured.

🤍 JC Lactation Consultancy is here to help you every step of the way.

01/04/2026

🌸 Breastfeeding Myths – Let’s Bust Them! 🌸
💭 Not everything you hear is true…

There’s so much information out there about breastfeeding — and not all of it is helpful. Let’s clear up some common myths 👇

✨ Myth: Breastfeeding is easy
While babies are born with natural feeding instincts, many mums need support with positioning and attachment. Breastfeeding is a skill that both mum and baby learn together — it takes time, patience, and support.

✨ Myth: Breastfeeding should hurt
Some tenderness can be normal in the early days, but ongoing pain isn’t something you should just “put up with.” With the right support, sore ni***es can often be avoided or resolved.

✨ Myth: You should wash your ni***es before feeding
There’s no need! Your body naturally produces beneficial bacteria and familiar scents that help your baby feel safe and support their immune system.

✨ Myth: You should only eat plain food
A balanced, varied diet is absolutely fine. Babies are already exposed to your diet in the womb. If you notice a reaction, you can seek advice — but most foods are perfectly okay.

✨ Myth: Exercise affects your milk
Good news — it doesn’t! Exercise is safe and healthy while breastfeeding.

✨ Myth: You shouldn’t breastfeed if you’re sick
In most cases, you can continue breastfeeding. Your body passes protective antibodies to your baby, helping build their immunity.

✨ Myth: Breastfed babies are clingy
All babies are different! Breastfeeding supports bonding and development — it doesn’t determine personality.

✨ Myth: You have to stop breastfeeding when you return to work
Many mums continue breastfeeding after returning to work — through expressing, flexible feeding, or combining methods. There are lots of ways to make it work for you.

💛 There’s a lot of misinformation out there — you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you need support, reassurance, or guidance with feeding, I’m here to help.

📩 info@jclactationconsultancy.co.uk
💬 Message me to book support

30/03/2026

💖What is an IBCLC and what to expect when you contact me…💖

Being an IBCLC means I have completed extensive training, clinical hours, and passed a rigorous international exam to ensure I can provide evidence-based, skilled feeding support to families. It truly is a privilege to support you in such an important chapter of your life.

📞 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, email pictorial information to support what we’ve discussed.

🏡 During your home visit
We’ll talk about how things have progressed 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 tongue-tie if indicated.
We’ll take time to relax — because when you feel calm, your baby senses that too.

🤱 Working together
You’ll show me how you latch your baby, and together we’ll gently adjust positioning to make feeds more comfortable and effective.
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 our discussion and agreed plan via text or email, and follow up at agreed timeframes. Further home support can always be arranged if needed.

💞 Feeding support in your own home allows you to relax and feel confident, with everything you need close at hand.

If you’re experiencing feeding difficulties, please don’t struggle alone — I am always happy to help 🤍