Breastfeeding Medicine

Supporting mothers and babies through the realities of feeding.

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Breastfeeding is natural, but it is not always intuitive.

Many families encounter challenges in the early days and weeks after birth with painful feeds, concerns about milk supply, difficulty latching, pumping challenges, mastitis, tongue ties, returning to work, or simply trying to understand what is normal.

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As a Family Physician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), I provide evidence-based breastfeeding care that combines medical expertise with practical support, helping families navigate feeding with confidence.

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Why Breastfeeding Medicine?

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Most breastfeeding challenges are not simply about feeding.

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They often involve a combination of maternal health, infant development, birth experiences, sleep deprivation, family expectations and the realities of life with a newborn.

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My role is not to pressure families towards a particular feeding choice. It is to provide accurate information, identify medical concerns when they arise, and help parents make informed decisions that are right for their family.

As I often say:

"I don't advocate for breastfeeding. I advocate for education so that mothers can make the best decision for themselves."

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Common Reasons Families Seek Support During Pregnancy

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• Preparing for breastfeeding before birth

• Antenatal breastfeeding education

• Previous breastfeeding difficulties

• Breast surgery or medical conditions

• Birth planning and feeding expectations

In The Early Weeks

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• Painful breastfeeding

• Latch difficulties

• Concerns about milk supply

• Weight gain concerns

• Engorgement

• Blocked ducts and mastitis

• Expressing and pumping

Later In The Journey

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• Returning to work

• Bottle feeding and mixed feeding

• Introducing solids

• Weaning

• Breastfeeding beyond infancy

• Feeding during illness or pregnancy

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My Approach

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I believe breastfeeding support should be:
 

1. Evidence-based: Grounded in current medical research and best practice.

2. Practical: Focused on solutions that work within the realities of family life.

3. Compassionate: Free from guilt, judgement or unrealistic expectations.

4. Individualised: Every mother, every baby and every family is different.

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A Note For Families: 

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Feeding a baby is not simply about nutrition. It is about recovery after birth, sleep, confidence, relationships, expectations, and learning to care for a completely new human being.

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Whether you are exclusively breastfeeding, mixed feeding, expressing milk, supplementing, or trying to decide what comes next, my goal is to help you understand your options and feel supported in the decisions you make.