Mo has been super helpful with my breastfeeding journey and her visit was only 1 day ago. She took her time to find out what exactly the pain points were to then give me options to try and make it better. I would wholeheartedly recommend her!
Jasmin (September 2023)
Breastfeeding had gone so well for me for the first two weeks , and then I lost all my confidence when my little one started showing signs of digestive issues, and her latch became more shallow. I was really upset and thought it had all gone wrong, but Mo spent over two hours with me and identified an oversupply issue.
She reassured me and built my confidence right back up. She provided a clear action plan for how to tackle the oversupply issue and spent a lot of time making sure I was happy with certain feeding positions that would help in my case. Very quickly, a full report with lots of great resources was provided and I was given two weeks of email support after the consultation which has been invaluable.
I highly recommend Mo. She is exceptionally knowledgeable, competent, empathetic and is just a lovely person too! Everything a new mum needs when seeking breastfeeding support. Thank you!
Amanda (December 2022)
I contacted Mo when my little one was a month old, feeling totally helpless since I haven’t yet achieved exclusive breastfeeding. Mo hasn’t only helped me with an action plan, but calmed me down and helped me find my lost confidence.
After her visit, I knew what a good latch means and how I could feed the baby with the bottle (paced feeding) to avoid milk flow preference. After a few weeks I managed to achieve exclusive breastfeeding and Mo is the one to thank.
Fully recommend Mo to any moms that feel lost and want to experience the breastfeeding journey. Totally worth the investment.
Christina (February 2023)
I always envisioned breastfeeding my baby. I was really excited about the prospect and I even attended a course before my baby was born – to get that all important latch right! I did not envision having sore cracked nipples, blebs and pain in my body. The physical discomfort had a massive impact on my mental state. I knew I needed help.
I contacted Mo and from the outright I knew it was the right decision. Mo is the breastfeeding specialist in my opinion. She is very giving with her time, she will come to your house and she will make you feel confident and supported in your breastfeeding journey. She’s warm, professional and extremely passionate about breastfeeding. She will also support you by email after your 1-1 session.
I found her video links and articles extremely beneficial and made me even more determined to continue breastfeeding. I can’t thank Mo enough for her help. My daughter is now 8 months old and we both absolutely love breastfeeding. I will cherish this experience and bond with my baby for life.”
Roxanne (November 2022)
I contacted Mo a few weeks after returning home from the hospital as my baby girl was born fairly small in size & was cluster feeding which I was finding challenging. I looked to Mo for support and guidance as to whether my feeding technique was suitable and to see if improvements could be made to our latch.
Mo was incredibly knowledgeable, reassuring and boost. It was really assuring to know I was doing the right thing which helped me to relax & enjoy my feed times with my daughter. Feeding has been one of the most enjoyable & bonding experiences with my baby.
After meeting with us Mo emailed very detailed notes which I could refer back to which was so helpful at a time when most things felt like a complete blur! I would highly recommend Mo to anyone.
Donna (September 2022)
My breastfeeding journey started with a few issues. Whilst my son was happily piling on the weight, I was suffering badly with cracked and bleeding nipples. I got in touch with Mo on a recommendation by a friend and was so glad I did.
I saw Mo on two occasions. On both occasions I learned so much from her including different positions to try, fascinating information about breast milk and crucially why my son was adopting a shallow latch (to cope with a strong flow). It has not been easy but over time I have gradually lessened my reliance on shields (which were a faff and difficult to use on the go).
Mo was a ource of supportive guidance face to face and over email to build my confidence to keep exclusively breastfeeding and to keep going. So many others advised me to turn to formula which was not what I wanted to do. At 4 months I am still feeding and find that the most cherished moments with my son are around the experience of breastfeeding. I only wish I had seen Mo earlier and if there is a sibling to follow I will be booking her to visit me the day after I’m discharged from hospital!
Saira (August 2022)
After struggling with breastfeeding my firstc hild I knew I wanted to see a lactation consultant for some advice on how to get breastfeeding off to a good start – in steps Mo!
With some prenatal and postnatal consultations Mo had me in the right mindset and with a better understanding of the mechanics of breastfeeding, to hand expressing and best of all breast compressions. I couldn’t recommend Mo more highly.
Gabby (July 2022)
We saw Mo when Ruaridh was 4 weeks old and I can’t thank her enough for the help she gave us. We had a bit of a tricky start to breastfeeding after a Caesarean section. Although we didn’t have any major issues with supply or weight gain Mo was able to suggest small tweaks to optimise Ruaridh’s feeding and make sure he was getting as much milk as possible.
We’re still going 3 months later and Ruaridh has continued to gain good amounts of weight. I was really impressed with the documentation containing lots of helpful information that Mo sent after our session which I still refer back to from time to time.
If you are struggling with any aspect of breastfeeding I would really recommend seeking help from an IBCLC like Mo as soon as possible because accessing that support early on can just make things so much easier and more enjoyable.
Louise (February 2022)
Your help was pivotal in helping us continue with breastfeeding our tiny baby in the early days. Thank you for your patient kindness and extreme professionalism. We will be forever grateful. Thank you again.
Ana (February 2022
Working with Mo both before and after the arrival of my son, Angus, was the most wonderful experience – and I haven’t stopped telling people how her help made our breast feeding journey possible!
I met with Mo antenatally and she was able to share so much invaluable information, resources, encouragement and practical help that when I was in hospital having my son I felt empowered to ask questions, start hand expressing and was able to look for and start to understand feeding cues. And although for us establishing breast feeding wasn’t immediate, the knowledge from Mo’s antenatal visit meant I was able to stay calm while things settled. Once we were home Mo visited again and this was what helped me to establish breastfeeding.
Mo’s expert advice and the follow up plan made me confident I could do it! And we’re still going now. Mo has such a kind and caring approach and I felt empowered to share both my anxieties and hopes regarding feeding. I Could not recommend using the services of a lactation consultant, especially Mo, more!
Jennifer (February 2022)
We got off to a rocky start on the birth of our son, he is our first baby and the labour ended up being quite a long and traumatic one which ended in an emergency c section. I really felt that this impacted the early weeks of our breastfeeding journey, where our son struggled to latch and I had to do a lot of expressing and use formula to supplement. I had limited support in the hospital and really lost confidence in my ability to breastfeed and was starting to think we weren’t going to be able to do it.
I decided to look into a lactation consultant and had a recommendation for Mo, and thank goodness I did, as she really turned breastfeeding around for us. By having some protected time with Mo, who took the time to understand our needs and the impact of our experience, I was able to learn some practical tips to get us on track. I particularly valued the hands-on experience we received, which is what I had needed from the beginning and it only took one long session to see quite a drastic change.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Mo if you are looking for support and guidance with breastfeeding, there is a real lack of support for new Mums and that hands on help is invaluable in the early weeks. My son has since been thriving, and we have managed to continue to exclusively breastfeed which is getting easier by the week.
Rachael (January 2022)
Mo is absolutely wonderful and well worth the investment. I have consulted Mo for advice on feeding both of my children and she is the reason I am managing to exclusively breastfeed my second baby. She is so knowledgeable, practical, caring and thorough. There is so much to learn about and get to grips with for breast feeding and at a time when your energy levels and brain space are low, but Mo makes it manageable and helps you focus on the priorities for you, providing tailored advice and support. She is also very approachable and lovely and a pleasure to have in your home. I, without hesitation, would recommend Mo to everyone.
Hilary (July 2021)
Mo transformed our breastfeeding experience. We got in touch with her when the weeks of constant expressing, feeding and sterilising for our twins, Bella and Imogen, were beginning to be too much. Mo was so helpful, reassuring and friendly, and really took the time to address all of our concerns. Within days, we no longer needed to use formula (previously we had been using it for one or two feeds a day) and within weeks we were exclusively breastfeeding (only pumping once a day so that my husband could feed the girls). Mo was willing to answer any further questions we had via email and has sent lots of helpful documents, videos and weblinks. Huge thanks to Mo from our family! We would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone struggling with breastfeeding.
Katy (July 2021)
Even though I had successfully breastfed my son years earlier, when I found out I was expecting twins I knew there was a chance I might need expert support. I knew that Mo came recommended from other mums and the breastfeeding support community… and the fact that she had twins herself gave me confidence she would be the right person to help. My sons were premature and had lost a lot of birth weight which they were slow to put back on.
When I contacted Mo my boys could only breastfeed with nipple shields and I hated using them and feeding in this way. I felt like I wasn’t ‘properly’ breastfeeding and I was really struggling with latching two babies whilst using two fiddly nipple shields. The health visitor was supportive but a bit concerned about the boy’s slow weight gain so I wasn’t feeling very positive about my ability to feed them.
Mo first of all did a video consultation and she was so supportive. She took all the details of their birth weights and subsequent weigh-ins and she really re-assured me that their weight gain in the past week had been great. We talked about how to wean off the nipple shields and what strategies to use which was helpful, though I really wanted her to observe a feed in person which she wasn’t able to do at that time because of Covid, which I know she was disappointed about.
About a week later Mo got in touch to say she could now visit in person… and even though she’d already done a full video consultation, she took the time to come to my house and watch the boys feed and offer more support. That was the turning point for me, because she thought they were latched properly and feeding effectively without the nipple shields (when I hadn’t thought they were ready.) That gave me the confidence to start feeding them without the shields and using the laid-back positions we’d talked about to help with a deep latch. A few weeks later and the nipple shields were a distant memory, the boys were piling on the weight and I’d started to enjoy feeding them for the first time. Now at seven months the boys are doing great and feeding is still going strong with no plans for stopping.
Rachel (April 2021)
My breastfeeding journey got off to a rocky start due to issues with latching which began whilst we were still in the hospital. We struggled along with pumping and formula top ups and finally got to a place where I could exclusively breastfeed and we were both so happy. But then I noticed my little one was frequently uncomfortable, she had constant digestive issues and was wanting to eat upwards of fourteen times a day even at three months old. In addition, my supply hadn’t regulated and I was painfully engorged if we went more than two hours without a feed. The GP diagnosed my little one with a possible cows milk protein allergy and all the progress we’d made with breastfeeding just seem to fade away…but then we found Mo!
Mo was absolutely incredible, she was so patient and reassured me that I could about my family history of different illnesses and allergies, and suddenly all the dots connected and everything started to make sense! She helped me to come up with a plan to get breastfeeding back on track, and to help me feel more comfortable again. After our session she provided me with lots of fantastic links to research to help me make the most informed choices and she gave me a really thorough and personalised overview of everything we had discussed. Now at six months we’re still breastfeeding and feel confident in continuing to do so as we begin to explore the world of solid foods and its all thanks to Mo!
Robyn (April 2021)
I was expecting breastfeeding to be difficult but it was much harder than I prepared for. Being able to have a face-to-face assessment with Mo, in the comfort of my own home, especially when most other support options were limited due to lockdown measures, made all the difference to my breastfeeding journey. Mo helped me try different feeding positions to find something that worked, gave me confidence in my supply when many people were quick to suggest giving formula (including paediatric specialists) and supported me to keep feeding when a cow’s milk protein allergy was identified. She responded to my messages asking for more advice and she genuinely cared about us establishing breastfeeding (clearly this is not just a job!) Without this specialist lactation consultant advice, I do not think I could have made it to exclusively breastfeeding…and be still successfully feeding at eight months.
Anita (February 2021)
It is without hesitation that I can say I would not still be breastfeeding if it wasn’t for Mo. When we met I had reached a point where I was in so much pain, so disappointed, so stressed and so overwhelmed that I was ready (and in a way, wanting) to stop my breastfeeding journey. I had thought it would all feel so natural and easy, and it was the opposite. Despite going on courses, having support from NCT, midwives, health visitors and family, I was still struggling with every single feed. Mo changed everything. Her support, care, thoughtfulness and knowledge helped me work through the emotional, physical and practical barriers I faced, and even after the session she continued to support me via email whenever I need. The transformation could be seen within a few days and has lasted.
My daughter is now six months old and breastfeeding is not only still going strong but is something I enjoy and look forward to, which I never thought would happen. Thank you Mo, you changed my breastfeeding journey and my relationship with my body and my daughter, and I would not hesitate to recommend you (and already do).
Georgia (December 2020)
When my daughter was born I struggled to establish breastfeeding and at the time I thought it was very likely that I would reluctantly have to give up breastfeeding. I am so pleased that I contacted Mo as I am now able to exclusively breastfeed my daughter and I am sure that without Mo’s advice I wouldn’t have achieved this. I think Mo’s knowledge is exemplary and that she is gifted in listening, tailoring advice and explaining techniques to improve breastfeeding. I cannot thank Mo enough, to me she is an absolute superstar.
Lynn (November 2020)
I contacted Mo in a moment of desperation when my baby was two weeks old. I had been advised by midwives to top up feeds with expressed milk by syringe or cup as my baby had lost 10% of his birth weight. He refused to take these so I knew I needed help if I wanted to continue breastfeeding exclusively. I was finding the whole experience stressful, as was my husband and I’m sure the baby was as well. My back was aching as I was so tense during feeds.
Mo answered my call while she was on holiday and booked me in there and then. On the phone, she was kind and reassuring. She called me before coming to talk through the precautions she would take due to Covid, which were very thorough. She was with us for three hours and the time just flew by as she guided us through different feeding positions and explained what babies needed to feel secure and latch well while feeding. She was also helpful with other aspects of baby care, such as how to make night wakings less of an event for us and the baby so we could all settle back to sleep quickly and without any stress.
I would 100% recommend having a session with Mo, regardless of whether you’re having feeding problems. It’s like a bespoke course in baby care for your own baby with a friendly, supportive and reassuring expert! I would not hesitate to contact Mo again for help and advice with any problems. Thank you Mo!
Yvonne (October 2020)
If you are a new mom and looking to breastfeed, I really believe a lactation consultant is invaluable. Think of them as one of the best investments you can make at this stage of your parenting journey. Mo has been absolutely brilliant: so lovely and nice, taking the time to build great rapport with us and explained everything with calm and confidence. All of her advice made a difference, and it was all based on her extensive experience, knowledge and training but most importantly, it was based on science and facts which she kindly took the time to explain to us in detail. She is extremely responsive and she took the time to check on me and see how we were doing. I really cannot recommend her enough!
Andreea (September 2020)
