Springtides Infant Feeding - Alice Privett IBCLC

14/01/2026

Are you ready to ditch your ni**le shields? It’s worth saying that if they’re working for you and you’re comfortable and your babe is feeding well, all good- there’s no need to get rid of them! However, they’re not for everyone and many people do want to say goodbye to their little silicone friends/frenemies.

For many babies this is a process of perseverance and patience (and sometimes a bit of stealth!). If you’re struggling however, do seek support to help find strategies that work for you. **leshieldsbyebye

07/01/2026

Ever been told you can’t breastfeed or give your pumped milk because of a medication you need to take? Often the medications are fine for your baby, or there is an alternative option. Always ask and double check with trusted resources!

05/01/2026

Breast shaping- how to!

10/12/2025

Anyone else have a bucket list for the past?! I try to live without regrets but there will always be things I wish I had known before having my first baby.
If you’re having doubts or have questions, support is out there!

09/12/2025

Anyone else have a bucket list for the past?!
I really try to live without regrets but there are undoubtedly things that I wish I had known when I had my first little one. There’s support out there if you are struggling with doubts or questions!

05/12/2025

03/12/2025

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21/11/2025

Lymphatic Drainage Massage..
is a technique that supports the movement of lymph fluid through the breast and chest area. The lymphatic system helps clear excess fluid, reduce inflammation, and remove cellular waste. Because breast tissue has no muscles to pump lymph on its own, light external stimulation can help encourage flow, particularly when there’s swelling, engorgement, or blocked ducts.

Uses very light pressure (like stroking a kitten)- we want to avoid causing any further inflammation.
Movements typically direct fluid away from the breast and toward the armpit, collarbone, and sternum where major lymph nodes sit.
Can relieve fullness, swelling, and tenderness, and help prevent or ease clogged ducts by reducing congestion in the surrounding tissue.

Works best when combined with normal lymph-moving actions like deep breathing, gentle shoulder movement, and comfortable postural support.

19/11/2025

Burping!

“Despite its near-universal application, scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of burping in healthy term infants remains limited and conflicting.”

(James & Savargaonkar (2025), “Science of the burp: understanding aerophagia and eructation in newborns”).

So what does that mean for you and your baby?
Tune in to their cues and experiment. Are they calm and content drifting off after a feed, or do they settle better with a little movement, a cuddle, or being held in a certain position? The evidence we currently have says that there is no proven ‘right’ or ‘wrong’- so you can follow your baby and your instinct. I think that is liberating!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=A_88kyL3sHA

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09/11/2025

07/11/2025

To burp or not to burp?

Not all breast fed babies need it and a lot of the time they will bring up a burp themselves. If they do need it, they’re going to let you know, and if they don’t need it they’ll just be relaxed, awake or asleep. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it…
However, if they are frizzy, uncomfortable or upset after a feed, certainly give it a go (along with wearing your baby in a sling or carrier, having them in contact with your body, moving their legs or trying tiger in a tree hold).
If they’re upset and grizzly after every feed, and particularly if burping isn’t working, maybe look for some support with feeding to see if things can be improved for you both.