A few words about me
Hi, I’m Dee.
I’m mother to 7-year-old Florence, a registered midwife, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, and a Specialist Tongue-Tie Practitioner.
I worked within the NHS for over 16 years before becoming independent, where I am now able to offer a more bespoke service and my clients the expert support and time they need.
Becoming a parent is one of the most wonderful adventures that you will ever undertake. But it can also be confusing and sometimes challenging. I will help you sift through the myths and conflicting advice and support you to find a path that is right for you and your new family.
I do this by giving evidence-based support and information, with compassion and understanding, and as many practical tips about being a new parent as possible.
I have supported thousands of women like you on their parenting journey, helping them feel heard and supported when it comes to making the feeding choices that are right for them.
I look forward to working with you too.
With love,
Dee
I believe
- Every woman has the right to factual, unbiased information and support to make informed choices about how she feeds her baby.
- Breastfeeding is about more than just food.
- With better support more mothers can breastfeed.
- Breastfeeding is the optimal food for a baby, as it’s uniquely made up of the exact nutrients needed for each individual baby for at least the first six months.
- The most important things to a child are love, care, warmth and bonding.
Professional background
- Registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
- Qualified Midwife registered with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) since 2003.
- Full member of the Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners, holding full indemnity insurance with Hiscox Insurers Ltd.
- Qualified Specialist Tongue Tie Practitioner, with over 11 years’ experience.
- NHS Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Tongue Tie Practitioner for a leading hospital in the South East (2008-2016).
- Highly experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2011, requalifying every 5 years to ensure up-to-date and relevant practice skills.
- Qualified and experience Paediatric First Aid instructor
I believe
- Every woman has the right to factual, unbiased information and support to make informed choices about how she feeds her baby.
- Breastfeeding is about more than just food.
- With better support more mothers can breastfeed.
- Breastfeeding is the optimal food for a baby, as it’s uniquely made up of the exact nutrients needed for each individual baby for at least the first six months.
- The most important things to a child are love, care, warmth and bonding.
Professional background
- Registered with the CQC (Care Quality Commission).
- Qualified Midwife registered with the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) since 2003.
- Full member of the Association of Tongue-Tie Practitioners, holding full indemnity insurance with Hiscox Insurers Ltd.
- Qualified Specialist Tongue-Tie Practitioner, with over 11 years’ experience.
- NHS Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife and Tongue-Tie Practitioner for a leading hospital in the South East (2008-2016).
- Highly experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant since 2011, requalifying every 5 years to ensure up-to-date and relevant practice skills.
- Qualified and experience Paediatric First Aid instructor
"Dee’s advice helped me so much…"
We were recommended Dee by 2 different people and I'm so glad that we booked an appointment with her. She responded quickly to me and came to our house and listened carefully to the problems I'd been having - I was in a lot of pain and feeding had been difficult for me. Her advice helped me so much and I am now so much more comfortable feeding my baby. I can't recommend Dee highly enough!
