IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is the highest level qualification in infant feeding.
It’s a qualification that stands in it’s own right, not every healthcare professional you’ll meet as parents, is trained to this level, or has this degree of feeding specialism.
Hannah Croft IBCLC
Infant Feeding Support
Canterbury
Kent
07732 090102
IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) is the highest level qualification in infant feeding.
It’s a qualification that stands in it’s own right, not every healthcare professional you’ll meet as parents, is trained to this level, or has this degree of feeding specialism.
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Hannah Croft IBCLC, Infant Feeding Support
•IBCLC Infant Feeding Support in Canterbury, Kent & SE Kent.
•1:1 support available.
•Home vists
•Online and phone support
•Group support
•Antenatal Sessions
The current growth charts were introduced in England in 2009, and are based on the measurements of many breastfed babies from 6 counties. ![]()
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Plotting your baby’s weight helps ensure they’re growing as we’d hope and expect. ![]()
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If you need any help understanding your baby’s growth, or are concerned in any way please reach out to your healthcare team. ![]()
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“I cannot recommend Hannah enough! She has been the biggest help to my breastfeeding journey. ![]()
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She is incredibly informative, knowledgeable and professional and so incredibly friendly and calming.![]()
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Thank you Hannah!”![]()
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Can I support you with feeding? ![]()
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I pride myself on offering support speedily, usually within 48 hours of you getting in touch. ![]()
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As with all things breastfeeding, you can get a conflicting information about breastfeeding and tooth decay for your breastfeeding baby. ![]()
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I hope this is concise and useful summary and will be reassuring that continuing to feed responsively is in no way contraindicated. 🙂![]()
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Teat sizes![]()
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Another way for bottle manufacturers to make money by making you think you need certain equipment! Don’t worry about changing the teat simply to match your baby’s age. ![]()
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The teat size refers to the size of the holes in the teat, thus determining the flow of the milk. This, confusingly, is not an industry standard, and is determined by each brand individually. ![]()
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Ideally you want to use the slowest flow teat your baby will tolerate. This will help prevent over feeding, and if needed, help your baby move between breast and bottle. ![]()
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Initially start with a 0 size, it may be your baby may tolerate this size for weeks. ![]()
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Signs your baby may need a slower flow teat…![]()
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-gulps milk during feeds ![]()
-milk spills from corners of mouth ![]()
-baby’s tongue ‘clicks’ during bottle feeds ![]()
-baby seems stressed/uncomfy during feeds (try’s to turn away, eyes might bulge, palms spread)![]()
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Signs your baby may be ready to move to the next size…![]()
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-Gets frustrated when drinking ![]()
-Seems to suck really hard on the teat![]()
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If in doubt, you can always try another teat size, and if it doesn’t seem right, switch back again for a week or 2. It’s ok to change your mind! ![]()
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Don’t forget to use paced bottle feeding too! ![]()
Comment ‘paced feeding’ and I’ll tag you in a video of how to use paced feeding!![]()
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Straddle hold. ![]()
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A helpful adjustment to try to help your baby (and you!) stay comfy and stable during feeds. ![]()
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Have you tried it? ![]()
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