Breast feeding & Infant Feeding Support
No guilt.
No judgement.
No one-size-fits-all advice.
Having a baby is a huge adjustment.
Having a baby is a huge adjustment. One minute you're pregnant. The next, you're expected to recover from birth, feed a tiny human, function on very little sleep and somehow know what you're doing.
That’s where I come in.
I’m Rea, an IBCLC, Midwife and Infant Feeding Specialist based in Bingley, West Yorkshire.
I provide personalised feeding support from pregnancy preparation, through to the months beyond birth. Whether you’re planning to breastfeed, chest feed, express, combination feed or formula feed, my role is to help you understand your options and find what works for your family.
Together we'll explore...
Your goals – What do you want your feeding journey to look like, and how can we make that happen?
Your story – Previous feeding experiences, birth plans, medical conditions and anything else that might influence your journey.
The why – Understanding how feeding works, what normal newborn behaviour looks like, and why babies do the wonderfully confusing things they do.
Practical feeding skills – Breastfeeding, bottle feeding, expressing, pumping, combination feeding and responsive feeding techniques.
Your small human – Feeding cues, sleep, infant mental health and building a strong, secure relationship through feeding.
A personalised plan – Practical advice, evidence-based information and resources tailored to your family.
No guilt.
No judgement.
Just expert support, honest conversations and someone firmly in your corner while you learn to feed your small human.
the Specifics.
Meeting you - where you are
Antenatal Breast feeding & Infant Feeding Prep
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Most people spend months preparing for birth...
... and about 17 minutes preparing for feeding.
The reality is, your baby is going to feed from the moment they arrive. Whether you're planning to breastfeed, combination feed, express, use donor milk, formula feed or you're still figuring it out—you deserve to feel prepared.
This isn't a lecture.
It isn't someone telling you there's only one "right" way to feed your baby.
And it definitely isn't two hours of me reading PowerPoint slides.
It's a relaxed, personalised session where we talk about your baby, your body, your history and your feeding goals.
Together we'll build the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to help you start feeding your small human with realistic expectations—not impossible ones.
What's included?
Your story comes first.
Whether this is your first baby or your fifth, we'll start with you.
If you've had a previous feeding experience that left you feeling guilty, traumatised, confused or simply disappointed, we'll unpick what happened together. Understanding why things unfolded the way they did can be incredibly empowering—and means we can make a different plan this time.
This session is particularly valuable if you've experienced things like IVF or assisted conception, PMOS (formally known as PCOS), endometriosis, previous breast surgery, medical conditions, or a difficult feeding journey in the past.
We'll cover...
How milk production actually works.
Because once you understand the biology, feeding suddenly makes a lot more sense - and you're far less likely to panic when things don't happen exactly how Aunt Susan said they would.
What newborns are really like.
Spoiler alert... they're weird.
We'll talk about feeding cues, cluster feeding, normal newborn behaviour, sleep, brain development and why your tiny human didn't read Gina Ford before arriving.
Hand expressing.
One of the most underrated parenting skills you'll ever learn.
I'll show you how to do it, why it's useful before birth if you choose to collect colostrum, and why it's absolute gold after birth—even if breastfeeding isn't your plan.
Breastfeeding.
How to get feeding off to the best possible start after any type of birth.
We'll cover positioning, attachment, protecting your milk supply, the Golden Hour, recognising when feeding is going well and how to avoid some of the common bumps in the road.
Expressing & pumps.
Do you actually need a pump?
Which ones are worth spending your money on?
Can you buy second-hand?
How do you know what's marketing and what's genuinely useful?
We'll cut through the noise so you don't waste hundreds of pounds on gadgets you'll never use.
Bottle & combination feeding.
Whether you're using expressed milk, donor milk or formula, I'll show you how to bottle feed responsively, choose teats that actually suit babies (not marketing departments), protect breastfeeding if you're combining feeds, and make feeding an enjoyable, interactive experience- not just filling tiny tummies.
Your feeding plan.
By the end of the session you'll leave with something far more useful than a pile of leaflets.
You'll have a personalised feeding plan that fits your goals, your circumstances and your family, so both you and your birth partner know what you're aiming for when your small human arrives.
My promise to you
You'll leave understanding far more than what to do.
You'll understand why.
Because when you know the why, you're far more confident making decisions, adapting when babies inevitably throw a curveball, and trusting yourself as a parent.
No guilt.
No judgement.
No one-size-fits-all advice.
Just evidence-based information, practical skills and a healthy dose of reassurance before your greatest adventure begins.
This antenatal feeding session is available face-to-face in Bingley & surrounding areas or, online.
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Time together: Around 90 minutes
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What it costs to have me in your corner.
£155 Face-to-Face
£125 Online
IN-HOME Feeding Support
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Something isn’t quite right with feeding? Let’s actually look at what’s happening.
I’ll come to you - because getting yourself and a newborn out of the house deserves an Olympic medal.
During your (approx). 90-minute home visit, we’ll talk through your feeding journey, watch a full feed where appropriate, assess what’s happening and work out why.
We can explore painful feeding, latch difficulties, fast let-down, milk supply concerns, clicking, gulping, unsettled feeding, reflux-type symptoms, bottle refusal, pumping difficulties, slow weight gain or, simply that feeling that something isn’t right.
Where appropriate, I’ll also assess your baby’s oral function and that you through what I’m seeing and feeling.
I’ll leave you feeling with something much more useful than another leaflet: A plan that makes sense for YOUR baby, YOUR feeding goals and YOUR life.
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Time together: About 90 minutes
*2 hours if required for twins / multiples
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What it costs to have me in your corner.
£180*
*in the comfort of your own home
additional fee of £35 per 30 mins thereafter
£200 if support is required for multiples to support their their individual needs
Virtual Feeding SOS
- Online IBCLC Support
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For parents who need answers without leaving the house (or putting proper trousers on).
This is a one-to-one online appointment with an IBCLC for parents who need help understanding what’s happening with feeding.
It’s dedicated time, one-to-one support via Teams, WhatsApp, FaceTime or Zoom - whatever works best for you.
Whether you've got one question that's been keeping you awake at 3am, or feeding has completely gone off the rails, we'll use our time to figure out what's happening, why it's happening, and what you can do next.
And just so we're clear...
I don't just do breastfeeding.
Whether your baby is breastfed, bottle-fed, combination fed, receiving expressed milk, donor milk or formula, you're welcome here. My job isn't to judge how you feed your baby—it's to help make feeding work better for your family.
We can cover things like...
Painful feeding or a baby who just won't latch.
Positioning and attachment (breast or bottle).
Low milk supply worries or "Am I making enough?" spirals.
Babies who seem to feed constantly (yes... that can be normal!).
Bottle refusal and helping your small human learn a new skill.
Expressing and pumping.
Combination feeding.
Returning to work and making a feeding plan that feels achievable.
Reflux, wind, unsettled feeding or "something just doesn't feel right."
Or simply reassurance that you're doing a much better job than you think.
No rushed appointments. No generic advice. No "just keep trying."
Just an hour with someone who'll listen, explain the why, answer every question (there are no silly ones), and help you make a plan that actually fits your family.
After our appointment, you'll receive a personalised feeding plan, together with any resources, information and recommendations we've discussed—so you don't have to remember everything while running on two hours' sleep.
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Time together: *About 60 minutes
*unless looking after more than one infant as this can be extended to 1.5 hours
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What it costs to have me in your corner:
£125*
*£155 if support for multiples to tend to their individual needs
Beyond the Newborn: Feeding Support beyond the fourth trimester
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Beyond the Newborn: Feeding Support for the Fourth Trimester (and Beyond)
Everyone talks about getting breastfeeding started.
Hardly anyone talks about what happens once it's established.
The reality? Feeding doesn't stand still.
As your baby grows, their brain develops, sleep changes, distractions increase and life starts to happen around you. Suddenly the feeding journey that felt settled... doesn't anymore.
Perhaps you're wondering whether your milk supply has changed.
Maybe you're planning to leave your little one for the first time and need to express milk with confidence.
Or perhaps your baby is:
Fussy at the breast.
Constantly distracted during feeds.
Feeding little and often during the day, then making up for it overnight.
Suddenly refusing a bottle they used to take.
Sleeping differently (or not sleeping at all!).
Starting solids and you're unsure how milk feeds fit into the picture.
Like most parents, you've probably already tried a few things.
Maybe you've started pumping but don't seem to get as much milk as the people with overflowing freezer stashes on social media.
Perhaps you've tried dropping a night feed, spacing feeds out, introducing formula, or even considered starting solids early because someone commented that your baby "looks hungry."
The problem?
There's so much noise.
Everyone seems to have an opinion about feeding... until you actually need help.
By this stage, partners are often back at work, family have returned to their own routines, the health visitor appointments are less frequent, and you're expected to have somehow "got the hang of it."
But babies don't read the manual.
This is exactly where I can help.
Together we'll work through what's happening with your baby, your feeding journey and your goals.
I'll explain the why behind the changes you're seeing, help you understand what's completely normal, identify when something genuinely needs addressing, and give you practical, evidence-based strategies that fit your family.
No endless Googling.
No comparing yourself to social media.
No wondering whether you're getting it wrong.
Just personalised support to help you enjoy feeding your baby for as long as you want to.
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1 hour session
*or longer if required - we can discuss this.
Additional time needed for twins / multiples
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What it costs to have me in your corner.
£125 In-person
£95 ONLINE
Back to Work Blueprint
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Returning to work after having a baby isn't just about going back to your job.
It's navigating one of the biggest transitions you'll make as a parent.
You're trying to prepare emotionally, practically and mentally... whilst still looking after a baby who doesn't care that you've got spreadsheets, meetings and childcare forms to organise.
Suddenly your brain is full of questions.
How do I prepare for Keeping in Touch (KIT) days?
What are my rights at work if I want to continue breastfeeding?
Will I need to express? When? Where?
How do I protect my milk supply?
How do I avoid mastitis?
How much milk does my baby actually need while we're apart?
How do I store and transport expressed milk?
Does my baby really need to take a bottle?
What if they only contact nap?
How do I explain everything to grandparents or childcare?
How do I make this work without feeling guilty all the time?
And then there are all the questions you haven't even thought of yet.
This is where I come in.
No generic advice. No one-size-fits-all plan.
Together we'll look at your baby, your feeding journey, your job, your childcare arrangements and your goals.
Whether you're returning full-time, part-time, working shifts, hybrid working, or simply heading out for KIT days, I'll help you map out what your transition looks like.
We'll create a realistic, evidence-based plan that works for your family—covering everything from feeding and expressing to childcare communication, milk storage, protecting your supply and making sure everyone involved feels confident.
Most importantly, I'll help you think about the things you don't yet know to ask.
Because when you're living it, it's hard to see the whole picture.
I've supported hundreds of families through this transition, helping take the guesswork, overwhelm and unnecessary worry off your shoulders so you can return to work feeling informed, prepared and confident.
How does it work?
Sessions can be completely bespoke, one-to-one, or you can gather a small group of up to five friends.
Group sessions are often brilliant. You'll probably know other parents from baby groups, yoga or massage classes who are facing exactly the same transition.
The best part? Someone always asks the question everyone else was secretly wondering.
You leave with answers you didn't even know you needed.
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Time together: Around 60 minutes
*If a group session, this can be extended to 2 hours to ensure everyone has their needs met
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What it costs to have me in your corner.
£95* Face-to-Face or Online
*I can offer a reduced price for group session - just contact me with your needs
Grand - parent ‘READY’ SESSIONS
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The Grandparents.
Returning to work is a huge transition. Handing your baby over to someone else—even if it's loving, capable grandparents—can bring a whole mix of emotions.
Their support is priceless. But between changing routines, expressing milk, naps, feeding, and juggling work, the last thing you need is to feel like you're constantly explaining why things are done differently nowadays.
This session is designed to bridge that gap.
Most grandparents have done an incredible job raising their own children. But babies haven't changed nearly as much as the evidence around caring for them has. We now understand so much more about infant feeding, sleep, brain development, responsive care and building secure relationships than we did 20 or 30 years ago.
Looking after a grandchild one or two days a week can feel very different when the responsibility is yours. It can also feel confusing if you're being asked to do things differently from what was considered "normal" when you became a parent.
This isn't about telling grandparents they've been doing it wrong.
It's about bringing everyone onto the same page, giving them the confidence to care for your baby using today's evidence-based guidance, and helping create consistency between home and grandparents' house.
Less second-guessing. Less awkward conversations. More confidence—for everyone.
Because when the grown-ups work as a team, babies thrive.
Responsive feeding
techniques for preparing milk (Expressed and Artificial milk)
techniques and demonstrations of paced bottle-feeding (if baby takes a bottle)
Responsive parenting
Infant mental health
Sleep discussions
Baby-led weaning support
Baby-wearing techniques
Q&As of Today - general looking after small humans
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60 Minute session
*unless working to transition to looking after more than one infant and we can adjust
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What it costs to have me in your corner.
£95 Face-to-Face
£75 ONLINE
You’re welcome to attend together (parent and grandparent). This session creates a relaxed space to explore everyone's expectations, answer questions, and support open conversations, so the transition into this new childcare routine feels positive, gentle and reassuring for everyone involved - especially your baby.
LGBTQ+ & LACTATION
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Families come in all shapes and sizes—and so do feeding journeys.
I work with same-sex couples, LGBTQ+ families and non-binary parents to help you achieve your feeding goals, whatever they look like.
Whether you're hoping to breastfeed, chestfeed, induce lactation, relactate, combination feed or simply understand the options available to you, we'll build a plan that's evidence-based, practical and tailored to your family.
I've supported many parents to successfully induce lactation for babies born through surrogacy or adoption, as well as helping parents relactate after a period of not producing milk. We'll also work through making the most of feeding equipment, expressing plans and establishing a milk supply where appropriate.
There isn't a "traditional" way to feed a baby.
There is your way.
My role is to help you understand the science, navigate the practicalities and support you in reaching your feeding goals - without assumptions, judgement or one-size-fits-all advice.
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Let's start with a conversation.
If you're considering induced lactation, relactation or co-lactation, the first thing I want you to know is this:
There isn't a standard plan.
Your journey, your family and your experiences matter.
I also recognise that many LGBTQ+ parents have experienced healthcare that felt full of assumptions, repeated explanations or advice that simply didn't fit their family. That can be exhausting—and it shouldn't be your job to educate every professional you meet.
My job is to listen first.
I want to understand your story, your hopes, your previous experiences (both good and bad), and what feeding success looks like to you.
From there, we'll work together to create a realistic, evidence-based plan that fits your goals, your lifestyle and your capacity. Because induced lactation, relactation and co-lactation aren't about following a rigid checklist—they're about finding an approach that's sustainable and feels right for your family.
No assumptions.
No judgement.
Just personalised support, built around you and your small human.
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The Induced Lactation Partnership
£495Includes:
90-minute initial consultation
Personalised lactation induction plan
GP liaison (where appropriate)
Monthly review appointments
Plan adjustments throughout your journey
Email support between scheduled reviews
Resources and feeding plans
Or £595 if you’d like my responsive messaging between appointments.
So that you get to know a little more about me (and what you’re getting when you access my support)…
I’m Rea. My pronouns are She/Her.
I’m hopeful that my offering and style of support resonates with you, your own experiences or aspirations.
My professional journey reflects a blend of challenges and achievements; which have helped to shape my unique approach and perspectives.
I offer non-judgemental evidence-based practice with plenty of humour (and on-the-spot drawings)!
With over a decade’s worth of experiencing working within the NHS; I’ve got experience within complex and diverse midwifery settings (and service providers) where I support families with breastfeeding, bottle feeding and everything related!
I’ve developed a unique model of care throughout this extensive practice which enables me to put your family at the centre, and you definitely feel that you’ve got my full attention during our time together.
Outside my work:
A mother first and foremost to two spirited little girls. I breastfed both my daughters (who looking back, had posterior tongue-ties) and managed the hurdles that comes with them!
I’m an infant feeding, infant development enthusiast in nature and profession
Oh, and I bloody love a bit of yoga with a retreat thrown in here and there (now my small humans are less reliant on me)
If you want to have a chat and see if I’m the right person to support you - please do click below to read what other’s have said about time spent with me or, contact me direct.