Amanda Dunbar IBCLC

15/11/2025

05/11/2025

Just finished recording a session for Barb Glare in Australia on "The Black Hole for New Mothers" - mental health and breastfeeding. I feel privileged to be able to spread my passion like this 🥰

03/11/2025

Baby G has been on another road trip with Grandma Amanda to hear from the Baby Sleep Info Source - Basis team all about sling safety guidance .

02/11/2025

It was lovely to chat with Lucy last weekend on the Babies in Common course.
I now have my kit bag sorted and a pump so can hep you decide the correct fl**ge fit and pump for you.

02/11/2025

🌸 New Time for Our Free Breastfeeding Support Group! 🌸

We’ve been so busy on Wednesday mornings here at The Playgroup Hub Sunderland — and we’ve listened to your feedback, mamas! 💬

To make things easier for those little baby mornings, our Free Breastfeeding Support Group with the amazing Amanda Dunbar, IBCLC will now take place on Thursdays at 1:30pm 🕐

🤱 Free Breastfeeding Support Group at The Playgroup Hub Sunderland
We’re so proud to collaborate with Amanda Dunbar, IBCLC, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant with over 15 years of professional experience supporting breastfeeding families.

✨ What to Expect:
Join us for a relaxed and friendly session where Amanda will guide the group with expert, evidence-based advice and gentle encouragement.
Together, we’ll explore:
• The normal course of breastfeeding
• Common challenges and where to get support
• Myths vs facts
• Night-time feeding and what’s really normal
• How partners and family can support you

This session offers a safe and welcoming space for connection, support, and reassurance — because you and your baby come first 💕

🗓 When: Thursdays at 1:30pm
📍 Where: The Playgroup Hub Sunderland
💰 Cost: Free! BOOKING IS MANDATORY
☕ Make use of our lovely café and enjoy the calming atmosphere of our play space, designed for babies and children from birth to school age.

🫶 Please Note:
To ensure everyone gets the support they need, we kindly ask that no extra adults attend as part of your booking.

Spaces are limited, so be sure to book your spot in advance — we can’t wait to welcome you and your little oneAmanda Dunbar IBCLCIBCLC

30/10/2025

Last weekend I went to Birmingham for a training day with Jeanette from Babies in Common.

It was wonderful to learn that best fit is important for effective expressing.
I will now be able to offer a better service to mums who are pumping and guide them on which size they need to buy.

25/10/2025

It always surprises me how many hours people spend researching car seats, pushchairs, and cots when they are pregnant….. yet when it comes to antenatal education they follow a few Instagram or tik tok accounts and hope for the best.

Investing in a quality antenatal course will genuinely be one of the best decisions you can make in your pregnancy. A course that leaves you feeling confident, educated and empowered about what’s ahead. A leader who will support you though the highs and lows of pregnancy, birth and the early days of parenting. A community that will have your back through every stage, replying to your 3 am WhatsApp messages and holding your hand through the challenges that parenting and sleep deprivation can throw at you, and celebrating your wins along the way.

Bump, Baby and Beyond. We’ve got you.

Drop a message to find out more

24/10/2025

Baby G and his mammy are on their way to Birmingham with Grandma Amanda to spend the day training with Babies in Common. Looking forward to sharing best fl**ge fit with the mammies of North East.

15/10/2025

Peer support is key to a successful breastfeeding journey.
I facilitate a breastfeeding peer support group every Wednesday 9:30-11 am in Sunderland. You can find booking details at The Playgroup Hub

14/10/2025

Great class with an excellent teacher!

Birth refresher workshops are designed for those who have given birth before and would like some education and support going into labour and birth again. I absolutely love delivering these sessions, they are so supportive and open up lots of really interesting conversations about past birth experiences, navigating the maternity services, choice and control.

The feedback from clients is amazing and I’m looking forward to running more of these sessions throughout this year!

The next session is Wednesday 22nd October 2025 6-9 pm Trinity Centre Gosforth (2 spaces left)

09/10/2025

Excellent explanation from Kathryn Stagg

07/10/2025

It has never been more important to be educated, informed and empowered approaching the birth of your baby. My award winning, midwife led antenatal classes will provide you with the knowledge and confidence you need to navigate the maternity system, know your options, and prepare you to welcome your baby into the world. The course covers all things labour and birth, alongside a wealth of knowledge on all things baby (feeding, bathing, nappy changes, sleep deprivation, visitors, emotional and mental well being). This course literally has it all!

Take a look at some of the reviews on my page, they are all amazing!

I can promise you that you won’t find a better antenatal course out there!