Breastfeeding Support

 


Geraldine Miskin


Geraldine Miskin is a former maternity nanny with 13 years’ experience of working with families and newborns. She turned her attention specifically to breastfeeding in 2002. She has completed several human lactation courses in the UK, as well as the Australasian Lactation Course and the Unicef Baby-friendly course.

Geraldine’s philosophy is to promote and encourage breastfeeding and to support all parents, regardless of their infant feeding choice. Geraldine currently runs a private practice in London for all breastfeeding and baby-related problems, as well as giving breastfeeding and baby care lessons antenatally.

Geraldine sees her clients at The Birth Company. She is also available for home visits in South London. To discuss booking an appointment, please contact Geraldine Miskin directly on   07... .


Breastfeeding Consultations

At a breastfeeding consultation you will get one-to-one advice tailored to meet your needs, whether you choose to breastfeed exclusively or choose to explore a combination of breast and bottle-feeding. During your 1-hour consultation we will cover any concerns about:

  • low milk supply
  • mastitis (inflammation of the breast)
  • breast pain or tenderness
  • oversupply
  • poor weight gain
  • explosive stools
  • frequent or prolonged feeding
  • gastric reflux
  • colicky behaviour


Catriona Muir

Midwife/Infant Feeding Advisor/ Lactation Consultant


Catriona Muir is the Practice Midwife at The Birth Company. Catriona is also an Infant Feeding Advisor and holds the qualification of International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). She is also an active member of the Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB).

There is no doubt that breastfeeding, with its many important physical and psychological advantages is best for both a mother and her baby and is the ideal way to initiate good parent-child relationships. It is not always problem free however, and parents need a lot of support and reassurance at this time. The arrival of a new baby is in itself a life-changing event and can be daunting. Unbiased, accurate advice can help to smooth the way.

Research has shown that women who have access to good care from the appropriate health care professional enjoy a more positive birth experience and increased success with breastfeeding. Catriona believes in respecting and facilitating women’s choice and provides information, help, and support to all mothers in the feeding and nurturing of their babies, whatever that choice might be.


Breastfeeding Consultations

During the last weeks of your pregnancy, Catriona offers one to one Breastfeeding Preparation Sessions at The Birth Company. This greatly assists in enabling mothers to form a strong basis of knowledge in preparing for the early days. After your baby is born, Catriona is available for home visits in North London and consultations should a feeding problem or concern occur. For example:


Baby problems:

  • Slow weight gain/ Failure to thrive
  • Prematurity
  • Twins
  • Jaundice
  • Crying/colic
  • Problems latching on


Mum’s problems:

  • Low milk supply 
  • Sore/cracked nipples
  • Mastitis
  • Blocked ducts
  • Painful breasts
  • Breastfeeding following Caesarian Section
  • Returning to work
  • Exhaustion
  • Lack of confidence


 

Geraldine Miskin

Geraldine Miskin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Catriona Muir

Catriona Muir