Breastfeeding Support

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