Specialist Tongue-tie Practitioner, Midwife and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Infant Feeding Coach Directory

Our Infant Feeding Coaches have a variety of backgrounds, from Osteopaths and Chiropractors to Doula’s, Birth workers, Hypnobirthing and Yoga teachers.  What they all have in common is a passion for supporting parents to optimise the feeding journey of their choice. Supporting you to feed your baby the way you choose. 

"An Infant Coach works alongside parents, supporting whilst remaining impartial, acting with care and compassion, listening and advocating on the parents behalf to achieve the best outcome for both parent and baby."

Our Directory of Infant Feeding Coaches is listed by County, please see below.

BERKSHIRE

Keri Devonport

Services: Structural & Cranial Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Wokingham

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BIRMINGHAM

Laura Greenwood

Services: Osteopathy for pregnancy and postpartum, Infant Feeding Support, Kinesiology taping for baby bump support, Laser therapy for C-section scars, C-section scar work
Clinic Location: Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield (Staffordshire)

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BRIGHTON & HOVE

Anna Loughrey-Wake

Services: Postnatal Doula providing emotional and practical support and evidence-based information.  Antenatal support. Infant Feeding Support
Home Visits: Brighton and Hove

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BRIGHTON & HOVE

Becky Coleman, Infant Feeding Coach

Becky Coleman

Services: Infant Feeding Support
Home Visits: Brighton Area

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BRIGHTON & HOVE

Sally Reason Infant Feeding Coach

Sally Reason

Services: Baby Massage – Groups, 1:1s and workshops Birth & Postnatal Classes – Group, 1:1s and workshops Parent & baby groups
Home Visits & Classes: Brighton Area

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Silva Schuldt

Services: I provide osteopathy for patients of all ages from newborn babies to the elderly, including women throughout their pregnancy, as well as Infant Feeding Support.
Clinic Location: Flitwick

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Celia Crook

Services: Cranial/structural Osteopathy and Infant Feeding Support.
Clinic Location: Cambridge

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE

Sam Waldron

Services: Antenatal Breastfeeding Preparation, Pre birth concierge services, Welcome home packages, Maternity nurse & night nanny services, Emotional and practical parenthood coaching & support, Breathwork guidance for adaptation to parenthood, Infant feeding support
Clinic Location: Cambridgeshire PE13

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COLCHESTER

Ginny Croxford

Services: Postnatal doula services, postnatal planning and infant feeding support online and in person.
Clinic Location: Colchester

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DERBYSHIRE

Grace Hallam

Services: Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Dronfield

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DEVON

Nicola Smith

Services: Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Plymouth

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DEVON

Steph Pope

Services: Mindful Breastfeeding Antenatal Courses Breastfeeding Reflections – a listening & debrief service Mum-to-mum support group in local town.
Clinic Location: Devon, TQ7

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EAST SUSSEX

Claire Piper

Services: Osteopathy for all age groups, including babies, children and pregnant mums, Infant Feeding Support & Tongue-tie Assessment
Clinic Location: Wadhurst

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ESSEX

Sarah Portman

Services: Tongue-tie assessment, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Essex

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GLOUCESTERSHIRE

Hilary Willy

Services: Infant Feeding Support.
Home Visits: North Wiltshire, Gloucestershire & Cotswolds

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HAMPSHIRE

Laura Fishlock

Services: Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Sports Massage, Sports & Kinesiology Taping, Clinical Yoga & Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Hungerford, Newbury & Hurstbourne

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HAMPSHIRE

Katherine Phillips Infant Feeding Coach

Katherine Phillips

Services: Postnatal care for newborns and their families. Sleep coaching and Infant Feeding Support.
Clinic Location: Hampshire, London and Southern Counties

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KENT

Erika Dannmayr

Services: Osteopathy for Pregnant and Post-natal, Baby Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Beckenham

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KENT

Gemma Horne

Services: Specialist Osteopathic treatment and management of babies, children and pregnant and post-natal mothers, Infant Feeding Support & Tongue-tie Assessment
Clinic Location: Hever

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LONDON

Anna Bracher

Services: Infant Feeding Support, Holistic Sleep Coaching
Clinic Location: London

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LONDON (NORTH)

Catarina Monteiro

Services: Maternity Nurse, (day, night or 24h/day service) Sleep Consultancy, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Camden

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LONDON (NORTH)

Eleanor Russell

Services: Maternity Nurse Gentle Sleep Coach and Infant Feeding Coach
Home Visits: North London

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LONDON (SOUTH)

Rebecca Ford

Services: Infant Feeding Support, Doula Services, Hypnobirthing,
Antenatal Breastfeeding preparation, Babywearing support, Sling Library.
Clinic Location: Beckenham

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MANCHESTER

Diana Moore

Services: Antenatal and Postnatal Infant Feeding Support and Preparation
Home Visits: Bolton, Greater Manchester

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MANCHESTER

Steph Carr

Services: Infant Feeding support, Tongue Tie assessment, Coaching
Home Visits: Greater Manchester and Cheshire

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NORTHAMPTON

Claire Cousins

Services: Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Northampton & Hitchin

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NORTHAMPTON

Kate Walton

Services: Structural & Cranial Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support, Tongue-tie Assessment
Clinic Location: Brixworth (NN6 9BX)

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NOTTINGHAM

Bethan Nicholas

Services: Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga, Baby Massage & Baby Yoga, Infant Feeding Support, Newborn & Family Photography
Clinic Location: Nottingham (Home Visits)

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SALISBURY

Naomi Michie

Services: All infant feeding support, including antenatal breast-feeding education, including colostrum harvesting. 
Clinic Location: Salisbury SP$

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SCOTLAND

Becky Henderson

Services: Materntiy, Newborn and Family photographer, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Innerleithen, Scotland

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SHREWSBURY

Lotte James

Services: Infant Feeding Support
Home Visits: Shrewsbury and surrounding area

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SHREWSBURY

Steph Flynn

Services: Antenatal & Hypnobirth practitioner Pregnancy Coach Birth Doula Infant Feeding Support
Home Visits: Shrewsbury and surrounding area

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SURREY

Olivia Harding

Services: Infant Feeding Support
Home Visits: Surrey GU10

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SURREY

Shireen Taylor

Services: Infant Feeding Support & Tongue-tie Assessment
Home Visits: Crodon

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WALES

Charlotte Whitehouse

Services: Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Newport and South Wales

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WARWICKSHIRE

Natalie Hansford

Services: Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: Leamington Spa

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WEST SUSSEX

Lea Koerber

Services: Postnatal Support, in house, emotional and practical support, Infant Sleep Support, Postnatal recovery massage, Infant feeding support, Postnatal planning, Mothers blessing.
Clinic Location: Haywards Heath

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WORCESTER

Sarah Saunders

Services: Reflections, Antenatal Sessions, Breast/Chestfeeding drop in, Mindful walks, Self-care packages, Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: West Sussex

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YORKSHIRE

Felicity Avery

Services: Osteopath with a special interest in antenatal, postnatal and womens health.  Infant Feeding Support
Clinic Location: West Yorkshire

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Keri Devonport

Registered Structural & Cranial Osteopath, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Structural & Cranial Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support

Keri qualified as a registered structural and cranial osteopath in 2008, completing her infant feeding coach qualification in 2021. She is also a mum of two and completed her infant feeding training whilst on maternity leave with her second baby.

She has treated many babies in her years of being an osteopath and is now looking forward to helping mums in need of some guidance and support during their feeding journeys with their little ones.

Please feel free to contact her through the website or via her direct number.

Laura Greenwood

BSc Hons. Ost. D.O. Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Osteopathy for pregnancy and postpartum, Infant Feeding Support, Kinesiology taping for baby bump support, Laser therapy for C-section scars, C-section scar work

I’m Laura and I’m an Osteopath and Infant Feeding Coach. I love treating ladies throughout their pregnancy and continuing with their postpartum care and now I’m able to offer feeding support which it’s the perfect combination to provide all round care. I had different experiences with breastfeeding my 3 young children with varying advice which lead me to becoming an IFC so that I can provide the best prenatal advice and help support those parents who are having difficulties with feeding their baby. I also have excellent connections for those who I feel need referring to other specialists. I look forward to meeting you and your baby and helping you on your journey!

Anna Loughrey-Wake

Antenatal and Postnatal Doula, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Postnatal Doula providing emotional and practical support and evidence-based information.  Antenatal support. Infant Feeding Support

I have a background in complex care work with babies and young children working mainly within family homes.

While I loved this work, since having my youngest child in 2020 I have felt increasingly interested and passionate about pregnancy, birth, and the postnatal period/fourth trimester.

I began my training to be a birth and postnatal doula earlier this year (2022). I am looking forward to offering postnatal and infant feeding support to families.

Becky Coleman, Infant Feeding Coach

Becky Coleman

Infant Feeding Coach™

Services: Infant Feeding Support

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Sally Reason Infant Feeding Coach

Sally Reason

KG Hypnobirthing Teacher Nurturing Birth – Birth and Postnatal Doula To Baby & Beyond – Baby Massage Instructor Soul Full Mama – Maternal Wellbeing Practitioner

Services: Baby Massage – Groups, 1:1s and workshops Birth & Postnatal Classes – Group, 1:1s and workshops Parent & baby groups

Supporting families through pregnancy, birth and into new family life is my absolute passion, having my own children as well as working with families in the community for many years, I have lots of experience and understand the realities of family life. Using my knowledge as an Antenatal Hypnobirthing Teacher, Postnatal Doula, Baby Massage Instructor, Maternal Wellbeing Practitioner and an Infant Feeding Coach, I combine all my skills to offer emotional and practical guidance in a gentle, whole-rounded way.

My main emphasis is on empowerment and being informed so you feel confident to make the right choices for you and your baby. I believe by providing essential feeding support early on builds a strong foundation to the journey of family life.

Silva Schuldt

BSc (Hons) Ost Med (Batchelor degree – Osteopathic Medicine), DO (Diploma – Osteopathy), ND (Diploma – Naturopathy), PgCert SPOP (Postgrad. Certificate – Specialist Paediatric Osteopathic Practice), Infant Feeding Coach

Services: I provide osteopathy for patients of all ages from newborn babies to the elderly, including women throughout their pregnancy, as well as Infant Feeding Support.

I am a very experienced paediatric osteopath. Since graduating in 1999, I have completed masters-level studies in specialist osteopathy for babies and children. I treat everyone, from newborn babies to older generations, but babies are my favourite patients.

Often, part of the presenting issues when treating babies are symptoms of reflux, colic, being unsettled, or windy. These symptoms are often caused by problems with positioning and latching on the breast, leading to difficulties for the baby to transfer milk effectively (which could affect weight gain), gulping air while suckling (leading to a “windy” baby), and lots of crying/being unsettled due to abdominal discomfort. Bottle feeding formula or breastmilk too quickly or in too large a quantity can cause similar issues.

As an Infant Feeding Coach, I can help you as new parents navigate your feeding journey by teaching you how to hand-express colostrum antenatally, helping you establish breastfeeding your newborn, tweaking the positioning of your baby for a better latch and a more comfortable feed, and teaching you how to pace-feed your baby should you decide to bottle feed.

Depending on your needs, feeding advice can be given as part of an osteopathic treatment or as dedicated stand-alone sessions.

Celia Crook

BSc Hons. Ost. D.O., B.Sc Psychology, SCCO Paediatric Pathway, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Cranial/structural Osteopathy and Infant Feeding Support.

Cranial Osteopath treating mainly Mum’s, babies and children. Very grateful for the feeding coach knowledge and certification which provides me with additional knowledge to support feeding with practical assessment and advice to assist latch, whilst helping to unwind any of babies birth strains and tensions.

Sam Waldron

QUALIFICATIONS
BSc Midwifery, Diploma in Hypnobirthing Teacher Training, Doula Certification, Neonatal/Peadiatric First Aid, Experience with Naso Gastric Tube feeding, Baby Weaning course MNT, IAIM Baby massage Instructor, Tongue Tie Workshop, Breastfeeding support and counselling – Baby Friendly one day course, Wellbeing Life Coach Certificate – accredited by the NHS Personalised care, Institute Energy Psychology and Spiritual Life Coach – Accredited by the IPHM International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine Breathwork Instructor Training Course & Qualified Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Antenatal Breastfeeding Preparation, Pre birth concierge services, Welcome home packages, Maternity nurse & night nanny services, Emotional and practical parenthood coaching & support, Breathwork guidance for adaptation to parenthood, Infant feeding support

With over 35 years industry experience supporting families and new parents in my roles as a midwife, doula and more recently maternity nursing & infant feeding coach. I am committed to ensuring that women, babies and their families receive the care and support required to promote optimum outcomes and positive experiences. Becoming a parent is a highly emotional, challenging and worrying time & I pride myself in working together with women and families and am able to give professional advice on many aspects of parenthood, infant feeding and new baby care. My services are truly flexible to meet the needs of the women I work with, with a focus of supporting what feels right for the families I work with.

Ginny Croxford

QUALIFICATIONS
Postnatal Doula, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Postnatal doula services, postnatal planning and infant feeding support online and in person.

Hello, I’m Ginny and I am a postnatal doula and infant feeding coach based in north Essex. My own postnatal and breastfeeding experiences led me to take on a career change in 2023 to support women and birthing people to have the best postnatal experience possible. I am passionate about working with mothers and birthing people to ensure they feel heard and understood in what can be a vulnerable time. I offer a non-judgemental, collaborative approach and aim to leave my clients feeling reassured and empowered in their choices as parents.

Grace Hallam

Infant Feeding Coach™

Services: Infant Feeding Support

I’m Grace, a mama to two beautiful girls and an Infant Feeding Coach™.

My passion is to teach pregnant women all about breastfeeding and it’s benefits. I provide group antenatal classes to learn all about breastfeeding and the newborn stage, 1:1 antenatal consultations to create feeding plans and support families postnatally with any breastfeeding issues and challenges.

I am based in Dronfield and cover the surrounding areas (South Yorkshire and Derbyshire) I am available for home visits and via Zoom.

Nicola Smith

QUALIFICATIONS
Infant Feeding Coach, Advice and Guidance NVQ L4

Services: Infant Feeding Support

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Steph Pope

QUALIFICATIONS
Infant Feeding Coach – November 2023 Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner – September 2023 Level 2 in Breastfeeding Peer Support – 2019 and running the local infant feeding support group ever since.

Services: Mindful Breastfeeding Antenatal Courses Breastfeeding Reflections – a listening & debrief service Mum-to-mum support group in local town.

I am a fully trained Infant Feeding Coach, Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner and Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. I have run a free to attend Infant Feeding and Mama support group in Kingsbridge since 2019 and now also offer breastfeeding antenatal courses (with group and one-to-one options) as well as private at-home infant feeding support with an emphasis on emotional health, well-being and the connection between mum and baby.

Claire Piper

Diploma in Osteopathy, Diploma in Paediatric Osteopathy, PG Cert Academic and Clinical Education, Infant Feeding Coach, Accredited Tongue-tie Assessor

Services: Osteopathy for all age groups, including babies, children and pregnant mums, Infant Feeding Support, Tongue-tie Assessment

Claire qualified in 1991 as an Osteopath and has practiced in the South East in many clinics. She moved her practice to Wadhurst in 2007. Claire has a special interest in treating babies and children with a wide variety of issues including feeding issues, reflux, colic, and head preference. She uses her infant feeding knowledge alongside her osteopathy to further support parents.

Sarah Portman

Registered Nurse, Health Visitor, Infant Feeding Coach™

Services: Tongue-tie Assessment and Infant Feeding Support

Hi, I’m Sarah. I’m a qualified Nurse and Health Visitor and after two very different breastfeeding journeys, I decided to train in infant feeding to support mums to achieve their feeding goals.

I offer non-judgemental, evidence-based, individualised support to families in a compassionate way. Whether you are breastfeeding, bottle feeding or combination feeding, I am here to help.

Hilary Willy

Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Infant Feeding Support

My name is Hilary and I am a Wiltshire based mummy to a little boy and twin daughters. My feeding experiences with my children were very different but they have all have benefited from breastmilk. I am a qualified Infant Feeding Coach and nursery nurse. I look forward to supporting you as parents in your feeding journey, whichever route this might take. 

I am here to help and support you, to answer all your questions and listen to worries, doubts and concerns. But most importantly I am here to provide unbiased, evidence-based support that works for your unique situation, and I would love to share my knowledge and expertise with you to empowering you to meet your feeding goals. 

Laura Fishlock

QUALIFICATIONS
M.Ost DO Dip. and Qualified Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Osteopathy, Cranial Osteopathy, Sports Massage, Sports & Kinesiology Taping, Clinical Yoga & Infant Feeding Support

Laura’s interest in wellbeing and the intricate workings of the body lead her to a career in Osteopathy, enabling her to work with people of all ages within the community, to find the cause of their symptoms and provide longer term preventative care. Combined with her passion for education she has broadened the scope of her practice from her background in Sports Osteopathy to treating expecting mothers, children and babies. To further support her clients she enjoys obtaining new skills to enhance the service and level of care she provides including becoming an infant feeding coach and clinical yoga instructor.

Katherine Phillips Infant Feeding Coach

Katherine Phillips

Norland Nanny with Norland Diploma (Distinction) 2006 NVQ Level 3 in Childcare 2006 BA (Hons) Early Childhood Studies (2:2) Paediatric First Aid July 2023 OCN Level 4 Postnatal and Maternity Nurse Care 2023 Infant Feeding Coach May 2024

Services: As a Norland Nanny and Maternity Nurse I provide postnatal care for newborns and their families. I support with all newborn care on a 24hr basis or overnight depending on families wishes. I support families with baby led feeding and sleep routines. I provide support for parents to enable confidence with breast feeding, bottle feeding, dressing baby, washing baby and implementing safe sleep practices.

I am a Norland Nanny, Maternity Nurse and Infant Feeding Coach. I have been working with families for the last 17 years and have a passion for working with babies and young children. I love supporting mothers with their new babies and settling them into routines what work with their family. I am a firm supporter of breastfeeding and am excited about using my knowledge to support all the babies and families I will care for in the future.

Erika Dannmayr

B.Sc Honours degree in Osteopathy D.O F.S.C.C.O and Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Osteopathy for all ages, Antenatal and Postnatal Osteopathy, Postnatal Mother and Baby Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support

My name is Erika and I qualified as an Osteopath over 20 years ago. My Beckenham practice is very family orientated and I have seen and treated hundreds of babies and children, over the years. I have undertaken many post-graduate courses in cranial osteopathy and paediatrics, becoming a Fellow of the Sutherland College of Cranial Osteopathy a few years ago.

Many of the new families I see struggle with feeding their newborn babies, so becoming an Infant Feeding Coach has enabled me to give them accurate, practical advice and support.

I offer Infant Feeding Coaching as a separate service or combined with osteopathic assessment and treatment.

Gemma Horne

BSc Hons. Ost. D.O. Infant Feeding Coach & Accredited Tongue-tie Assessor

Services: Osteopathy including Pre/Post natal, Babies and Children, Infant Feeding Support & Tongue-tie Assessment

Gemma graduated as an Osteopath in 2010 form the European School of Osteopathy. She has since worked in busy clinics across Kent, Surrey and Essex. Gemma naturally found her clinics became more focused towards babies and children as well as pre and post natal women. Gemma developed further interest in infant feeding after seeing the difficulties many parents face in the early days with their babies, which would often lead them to seeking help through osteopathy. In 2020 Gemma had her second child and realised quite quickly how important it is to have the correct feeding support available. It was after this that Gemma decided to train as an Infant Feeding Coach to enable her to support families with their feeding journeys alongside her osteopathic care. Gemma offers infant feeding support from both her clinics in Hever, Kent and Oxted, Surrey and this can if required be provided alongside osteopathic care for baby.

Anna Bracher

Health Visitor (SCPHN HV), Registered Nurse, IBCLC and Holistic Sleep Coach

Services: Infant feeding support, Holistic sleep coaching

Hi, I’m Anna Bracher, a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), registered nurse, and health visitor. I provide skilled and compassionate support to families navigating infant feeding challenges.

My passion for helping families grew with my own challenging breastfeeding journey. Combined with my experience working in the NHS, I saw how many parents felt overwhelmed and unsupported during this crucial time. This inspired me to pursue further training, ensuring families receive the evidence-based care and guidance they deserve.

I offer evidence-based, non-judgmental support tailored to each family’s unique circumstances. Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle-feeding, mixed feeding, or transitioning through feeding milestones, my aim is to guide you with care and understanding.

Catarina Monteiro

QUALIFICATIONS
Masters in Biotechnology Level 3 Childcare Level 4 Maternity Nurse Level 6 Holistic Sleep Consultant, Qualified Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Maternity Nurse, (day, night or 24h/day service) Sleep Consultancy, Infant Feeding Support

When I moved to London and began working as a nanny, I soon found that my passion was working with babies, therefore, for the past 3 years, I’ve been focusing in gaining more knowledge in infant care, I’ve become a Maternity Nurse and a Sleep Consultant, and am now working towards becoming an Infant Feeding Coach to be able to best support and empower families with feeding.

Eleanor Russell

QUALIFICATIONS
Non-medical Maternity Nurse/Newborn Care Specialist, Gentle Sleep Coach and Infant Feeding Coach

Services: I am a Maternity Nurse who largely works on a daily basis with families who want that extra bit of support with their newborn(s) and during the 4th trimester. My Gentle Sleep Coaching allows me to help families to understand normal infant sleep expectations, manage their own sleep and troubleshoot sleep struggles..I also offer virtual newborn and sleep support as needed.

With a background in Montessori Early Years and Nannying, I transitioned into Maternity/newborn work full-time at the start of 2023 after certifying in 2020. I have a real passion for supporting parents in the early days, weeks and months after welcoming a new baby and now hope to extend this into support during pregnancy, helping families to make the feeding choices that suit their individual and family needs and ensuring they can get off to a confident and positive start. Where desired by expectant clients, I can support them at home once baby arrives too, in my capacity as a non-medical maternity nurse and Infant Feeding Coach, through the fourth trimester and even beyond.

Rebecca Ford

QUALIFICATIONS: DipHE (Midwifery), Nurturing Birth Doula, Babywearing Consultant, Hypnobirthing Instructor, Infant Feeding Coach and Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner.

Services: Infant Feeding Support, Doula Services, Hypnobirthing, Antenatal Breastfeeding preparation, Babywearing support, Sling Library.

Hi, I’m Becca, a former midwife but now a doula and mum to 3 amazing boys. I also provide Babywearing support,
Hypnobirthing and Infant Feeding Support in and around the Beckenham/Bromley.

I have worked with expectant families for many years, first as a midwife before becoming a doula. I have a passion for nurturing families and providing emotional and practical support through
their entire pregnancy, birth and postnatal journey.

I became an Infant Feeding Coach after feeling frequently frustrated by the inconsistent and lack of general feeding support my clients were getting, particularly in the early postnatal days. I am currently working towards my Tongue Tie Assessor qualification.

I can offer stand-alone infant feeding support or it can be incorporated into other services I am providing.

Diana Moore

BSc Physiotherapy, City and Guilds Teacher, Diploma PGDIP in Translation, Tongue-tie Assessor Diploma, Holistic Sleep, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Antenatal and Postnatal Infant Feeding Support and planning

I worked as a physiotherapist in the US for 11 years and after having my two daughters I stayed at home, volunteered at Age UK as a Spanish Tutor, helped with pro bono translations, and changed careers.

I have supported families in my role with the Infant Feeding Team in the NHS for a couple of years. I have gained more knowledge and skills throughout this time and by also becoming an Infant Feeding Coach.

I speak Spanish, my native language, and also Portuguese which I learned whilst studying in Brazil. 

I can support you in both languages in addition to English.

I am passionate for families to have the space to learn and to intuitively engage with their own beautiful feeding and parenting journeys. Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding or chestfeeding, pumping, giving formula, or a combination of all these I will offer you a kind helping hand.

Steph Carr

Infant Feeding Coach™, Tongue-tie Assessor, Perinatal Coach

Services: Infant Feeding support, Tongue Tie assessment, Coaching

I work closely with parents both before and after birth to prepare for feeding, respond to concerns early, and support the emotional wellbeing of the whole family during this important stage.
 
I host free weekly breastfeeding drop in sessions to support with any with concerns ( M33) One to one and group antenatal sessions and postnatal support, with home visits available. 

Claire Cousins

Osteopath BSc (Hons) Ost, PgCertSPOP, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Osteopathy and Infant Feeding Support

I graduated as an osteopath in 1998 and have been treating babies and children, alongside all other ages, from 2007 after having my first child. I have continued to increase my paediatric knowledge with regular training including a specialised osteopathic paediatric qualification.

I regularly receive referrals from midwives, health visitors and lactation consultants in Northampton and started working in the North Herts region in 2021.

I love supporting new parents and families and often see babies with latch and wind issues. I have been aware for a long while of the importance attachment and positioning play in these issues and am pleased I now have the skills needed to fully support parents as an Infant Feeding Consultant.

Kate Walton

Osteopath, Infant Feeding Coach, Tongue-tie Assessor

Services: Strutural & Cranial Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Support, Tongue-tie Assessment

Hi, I’m Kate! Happy you are reading my short Bio! Thank you.

I love helping mums create the birth and baby experience they are looking for with the health of mum and baby at the forefront! Life with a new little one is an enjoyable experience let’s uncomplicate it! I am also a mother of three (7,5 & 1 years old) all with very different birth and feeding stories which has shown me that every mum and every child all have unique experiences.

With great experience in the way the human body works I am particularly interested in treating and supporting mums, pre, during (including planning for birth) and post pregnancy, including the new arrival! I am a structural and cranial Osteopath as well as an Infant Feeding Coach and Tongue-tie Assessor. This is unique. I can provide mothers with a variety of help and advice from one place rather than having appointments with multiple people to achieve the same goal. Please contact me, even if for an informal discussion and see what we can do together to make your experience a great one!

Bethan Nicholas

Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga, Baby Massage & Baby Yoga, Infant Feeding Coach, Photographer

Services: Pregnancy & Postnatal Yoga, Baby Massage & Baby Yoga, Infant Feeding Support, Newborn & Family Photography

After giving birth to my own daughter in lockdown January 2021 I realised what a lack of support there was both prenatally and postnatally. I didn’t want other mums to feel like I did so after completely re-training I found a career that I loved, that really made a difference but that also fit around my life and my daughter.

I think having a child does put everything into perspective and being a new parent is incredibly hard so I want to be able to help others as much as I can, which is why I also became an Infant Feeding Coach.

I specialise in Pregnancy and Postnatal Yoga as well as Baby Massage and Baby Yoga. My aim is to support women from the very beginning of their pregnancy journey right through their postnatal journey up until their little ones are 3 years old.

Naomi Michie

QUALIFICATIONS Registered Specialist Public Health Nurse – Health Visitor Registered Nurse – Children Community Practitioner Nurse Prescriber Infant Feeding Coach

Services: All infant feeding support, including antenatal breast-feeding education, including colostrum harvesting. 

Hi, my name is Naomi I am an Infant Feeding Coach, and health Visitor based in Wiltshire. I am a mum to two boys who I successfully breast fed for over a year. Having had 2 very positive breast-feeding journeys myself, it has given me a real passion for supporting others in their feeding journey. I believe support in the early days is so important for successful breastfeeding. I am a firm believer that I can empower you to make informed decisions for your own feeding journey through the knowledge of evidence-based information. Please get in touch to see how I can help you achieve your feeding goals.

Becky Henderson

Infant Feeding Coach™

Services: Materntiy, Newborn and Family photographer, infant feeding support.

I’m Becky — a qualified Infant Feeding Coach™ and breastfeeding counsellor, here to support you through the wild ride of early parenthood.

Whether you’re expecting your first or navigating the newborn days, my role is to offer non-judgemental, evidence-based support that empowers you to feed your baby your way. I run antenatal classes that go beyond birth plans — we dive into what to expect in the fourth trimester, including feeding, what is normal, and how to tell if your baby is getting enough.

My coaching is friendly, inclusive, and designed to help you feel informed, confident, and supported as you work towards your goals.

Lotte James

Registered Children’s Nurse, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Infant Feeding Support

I am an experienced Breastfeeding Counsellor and Infant Feeding Coach, based in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. I have extensive knowledge and experience of supporting families with feeding their babies, and always approach things in a very personalised, holistic and sensitive way. I offer a variety of services to support you along your feeding journey, in order to help you to meet your feeding goals.

If you would like to discuss how we can work together, please get in touch for a no-obligation chat – I would love to help!

Steph Flynn

QUALIFICATIONS
BA Hons Midwifery KGH Diploma Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Antenatal & Hypnobirth practitioner Pregnancy Coach Birth Doula Infant Feeding Support

Hi, I’m Steph, a former midwife but now an antenatal practitioner, birth doula and infant feeding coach living in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. I have worked with families preparing for birth and the early weeks for over 14 years. With a wealth of experience and a heart dedicated to creating positive pregnancy, birth and parenthood experiences it is my passion to provide support and nurture families during such a life changing yet vulnerable part of their lives. I can be with you every step of the way providing evidence based, clear and accurate information so you can make informed choices that are right for you and your family throughout your infant feeding journey. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch for an informal chat, I would love to hear from you and help you . I want you to feel supported and empowered to achieve your infant feeding goals.

Olivia Harding

QUALIFICATIONS
Registered Nurse, NMC (Breast/Gynae, A&E, Maternity, NICU, Practice nurse, Immunisation Team Lead), and Qualified Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Infant Feeding Support

I am passionate about helping families establish and supporting their infant feeding goals/ journeys. Guiding and supporting families of all shapes and sizes in the following areas through face to face appointments, video call and group sessions;

  • Ante natal support
  • Post natal support
  • Breast feeding
  • Bottle feeding
  • Combination feeding
  • Induced lactation

Shireen Taylor

Infant feeding Coach and Accredited Tongue-tie assessor

Services: We provide a bespoke coaching and wellbeing services, in order to empower you and overcome barriers, through your feeding journey. 

Hi my name is Shireen and I have worked for the NHS for the last 4 years. My background is in Child development, where I worked as a Community Nursery Nurse. I transferred over to the Health Visiting, Infant Feeding Team 2 years ago and recently qualified as an Infant feeding Coach.

Charlotte Whitehouse

Infant Feeding Coach™

Services: Infant Feeding Support

My mission is to provide families with evidence-based and non-judgmental infant feeding support, empowering them to achieve their goals.

My own feeding journey sparked a deep passion for supporting other families through theirs, leading me to train as an Infant Feeding Coach. Based in Newport, South Wales, I provide personalised, evidence-based support, face-to-face or via a video call.
 
 I offer antenatal sessions, which aim to provide families with answers to their questions and with the knowledge and confidence to begin their feeding journeys feeling informed and empowered.
 
My services also include postnatal infant feeding support sessions. Whether families are facing specific challenges, looking for guidance, or simply needing to talk things through, the sessions offer support tailored to their unique feeding journey. These sessions are a space for families to feel heard and supported.

Natalie Hansford

Nurturing Birth Doula, Recognised Doula UK Postnatal Doula, Infant Feeding Coach ™

Services: Birth Doula, Postpartum Doula, Infant Feeding

I am Natalie, a birth and postpartum doula, and Infant Feeding Coach™. I provide emotional, practical, and informational support to new families around the birth of their baby, as well as providing education and support with breast and infant feeding.

I am passionate about how new mothers and babies are supported in the early postpartum to ensure they get space to rest, recover, connect and get breastfeeding off to the best start.

I use my experience as a mum of three, including twins alongside my training to support new families in this profound transition into motherhood, whether it is the first time or fifth time.

Lea Koerber

Postnatal Doula and Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Postnatal support both emotional and practical, Infant Sleep Support, Postnatal recovery massage, Infant feeding support, Postnatal planning, Mothers blessing

Training: Younique Postnatal trained Postnatal Doula, Younique Postnatal Check in (postnatal regular check in, ensuring all areas of need are met), Younique Postnatal Intuitive Breastfeeding, Sophie Messager Postnatal Recovery Massage, 3 Step Rewind, Peer Support Breastfeeding trained, Feeding the Brave by Lyndsey Hookway

It all started with me becoming a Maternity Care Assistant in Brighton in 2009. I discovered my passion for infant feeding support right then and there. This developed into a dream of wanting to provide bespoke support to new and growing families in their postnatal period. Becoming a mother myself, having struggled with breastfeeding and the postnatal period in general just cemented my urge to support families postnatally.

I am incredibly lucky to have fulfilled this dream by becoming a Postnatal Doula providing a full postnatal support service or stand alone infant feeding support when you need it most.  However I am also able to provide Postnatal support, where I am able to observe the whole picture and give more than just Infant feeding support, I can support you when your baby and you are ready.

Sarah Saunders

Infant Feeding Coach, Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner, Certified Women’s Coach, NHS Breastfeeding Support Worker

Services:
Reflections- A debrief listening service for infant feeding stories.  Ante-natal Sessions- Prepare for feeding your baby, and get the tools to support your well-being through the 4th Trimester.  For a calm, connected feeding journey.  The Milkworks – a drop in space for breast/chest and mixed feeding your baby.  Grounded- a mindful walk and talk – connect with Nature, connect with you, your baby, and your tribe.  Self-care packages- holistic self-care for new parents.  Packages of joy sourced from local businesses in preloved packaging.

Reflections- A debrief listening service for infant feeding stories.

Ante-natal Sessions- Prepare for feeding your baby, get the tools to support your wellbeing through the 4th Trimester.  For a calm, connected feeding journey.

The Milkworks- A drop in space for breast/chest and mixed feeding your baby.

Grounded- A mindful walk and talk- Connect with Nature, connect with you, your baby, and your tribe.

Self-care packages- holistic self-care for new parents.  Packages of joy sourced from local businesses in preloved packaging.

I aim to provide Infant feeding support with connection at its heart- evidence based practical help alongside real life self-care and holistic wellbeing.

In 2018 I became a breastfeeding mum, I found joy…and pain in my feeding relationship.  It all ended abruptly for us two and a half years later when I had medical treatment, by then I was a passionate volunteer breastfeeding supporter and an advocate for holistic infant feeding support.

With a social care background, in children’s services and charity management.  A certified women’s coach since 2020, I now work in the NHS and in my own business supporting people to feed their babies.

Part witch, part activist, one of the lovers, I am all about community and connection. (I also like spending time with friends and family, reading, walking the dog, and chippy chips with a vino on a Friday)

 

Felicity Avery

B’Ost Osteopathy, Infant Feeding Coach

Services: Osteopath with a special interest in antenatal, postnatal and womens health.  Infant Feeding Support

Felicity graduated from the College of Osteopaths in the summer of 2021. Having two children and the pandemic within that time of study gave Felicity a new perspective on just how incredible the body is with functioning through stressful times.

Throughout her training, she developed a passion for Women’s health including pregnancy, paediatrics and Infant feeding. She particularly enjoys treating patients who have struggled with pain with no diagnosis or effective treatment from other healthcare providers; regardless of the pain location.

Her passion for osteopathy stemmed from experiencing treatment herself. At 18 she sustained a severe injury to her leg following being kicked by a horse. After the NHS hamster wheel had spun for 6 months she was left with no option but to walk with a stick forever more and live with pain. She was introduced by a friend to an osteopath; that introduction changed her life.

Her philosophy with treatment of patients is a partnership; working together to restore health. “Every treatment is individual to you, the patient, inclusive of your past medical history, your current mental and physical health, also your goals and expectations for moving forwards.

Whilst she can’t promise you miracles, she can show you osteopathy which is frequently compared to being the same thing!

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