Training and Experience

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I qualified as an adult nurse in 1999 and have a background in critical care and cardiorespiratory nursing.  In 2003, I retrained as a midwife at Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital, internationally renowned for its excellence in maternity care.  Since then, I have worked in both NHS and private maternity units across London, gaining a valuable cross section of experience from home birth and water birth to high risk labour ward care.  I have also worked as an infant feeding lead in the UK's leading private maternity hospital. 

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I am skilled in examination of the newborn and supporting mothers and babies with complex breastfeeding issues in the first few weeks after birth.  I proudly qualified as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant in 2008.  Using my specialist skills and knowledge, together with what I learned on Baby Friendly in-house courses, I have implemented Baby Friendly care standards in maternity units, writing and developing guidelines, auditing care and training staff in both the clinical and classroom setting.  

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An IBCLC holds the highest regarded professional qualification in breastfeeding knowledge and works to support, protect and promote breastfeeding.  Click here to learn more. 

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Prestigious Baby Friendly Award

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I have always been passionate about mothers and their babies receiving the best possible infant feeding support.  When I worked at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, we proudly received the prestigious Unicef Baby Friendly award, a nationally recognised mark of quality care.  At that time, I was the lead for infant feeding and implementation of baby friendly care standards on the private maternity unit.  We were accredited with full Baby Friendly status in July 2013.

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Continued Professional Development

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As an IBCLC, I undergo a revalidation process every 5 years whereby I must demonstrate continued learning and practice hours.  I regularly undertake specialist courses and attend conferences, so that I have the most up to date information and practical strategies to support families in a holistic, gentle and effective way.  For example, I have undertaken an accredited course in colic, reflux and infant allergies, delivered by leading experts.  I have also served as a commissioner and vice chair for the newly formed IBCLC commission, overseeing all essential certification activities related to the IBCLC programme, such as requirements for initial certification and recertification.

 

I would love to share my knowledge and expertise with you, empowering you to meet your breastfeeding goals.

 

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