Meet Kath – Lactation Consultant & Baby Massage Therapist

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and baby massage therapist with over 30 years of experience supporting families. I am passionate about helping parents feel confident, calm, and connected as they begin their journey into parenthood.

My career began as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, and I later qualified as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). Throughout my work for the NHS and Local Authority, I have supported countless families with infant feeding, bonding, and those early parenting challenges that can feel overwhelming.

I have a strong passion for professional development and staying up to date with the latest research. I regularly update my knowledge and skills to ensure families receive the most current, evidence-based support. This commitment means parents benefit from care that is not only compassionate and practical, but also grounded in best practice.

Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse (RN), 1991.

  • Registered Midwife (Dip), 1995.

  • BSc Health and Social Care, 2007.

  • Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (PG Dip), 2013.

  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), 2020. IBCLC number L-302258

  • MSc Public Health, 2021

  • Advanced Clinical Skills in Tongue-tie management; NHS Tongue-tie practitioner, 2023

  • Certified Baby Massage Teacher, 2023

  • Enhanced DBS registered

Meet Helen - Lactation Consultant

I am an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). I have been supporting families with infant feeding and parenting for over 20 years.

I first trained as an adult nurse before qualifying as a Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (Health Visitor). My interest in breastfeeding and infant feeding led me to pursue a career focused on leading infant feeding services, which includes supporting new parents in their feeding journey and navigating the challenges encountered along the way.

I am passionate about public health and believe supporting positive early feeding and parenting experiences contributes to long-term health.

I believe parents should have access to the support they need and be given evidence-based information to support them in their parenting decisions.

I am a member of Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB).

Qualifications:

  • Diploma of Higher Education Nursing (adult), 1998

  • BSc Public Health with Specialist Community Public Health Nursing, 2006

  • International Board Certified Lactation Consultant, 2023

  • Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative Qualifications Framework Leader Programme, 2024

  • MSc Public Health, 2025

  • Enhanced DBS registered