Breastfeeding and Bottle feeding Tips, guides and support for new parents in Peterborough

Frequently I meet families who are advised that their baby's tongue tie is slight, not impairing feeding, or as the baby is gaining weight they cannot have a tongue tie in the first place. This is frustrating as a little way down the breast or bottle feeding journey problems emerge, which may have been minimalised or avoided if a correct assessment and diagnosis had been given. This frequently occurs in the case of a posterior tongue tie. A posterior tongue tie is a visual de

Currently NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough funds tongue-tie assessments and treatments for babies up to 16 weeks old, provided it is causing feeding issues. It is not possible to discover the current waiting times for treatment and often the strict criteria is not met for referral. The criteria is not based purely on NICE guidance but often is restrictive to reduce costs of referrals. I have recently heard that if a baby is gaining weight, or over 16 weeks or not breastfee

I watched this mornings breakfast show on the BBC and listened to Laura Kenny discussing her experience of breastfeeding and the impact of the struggles she and other women face everyday with establishing breastfeeding. There was nothing new in this story from others that have made the media in the past and what saddened me most is that in over 35 years in the profession women are still being short changed with advice, experience and support. There are a variety of excuses gi

Exciting News: A New Clinic is Coming to Peterborough! I am thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new home clinic in Peterborough, set to launch in February 2026! This brand new location will provide top-notch infant feeding services to your local community, ensuring that everyone has access to the care they deserve. What to Expect Comprehensive Services: The new clinic will offer a wide range of infant feeding services, including release of all types of tongue ties fo

Why are health professionals not discussing tongue ties with parents?

A while ago, I saw a new mummy with her gorgeous baby, and whilst examining the baby, my midwifery brain kicked in. We are specifically...

Examples of Past Videos on the NHS YouTube Channel Here I am reminiscing again but I could not resist sharing. These are a couple of...

Reflection on a Younger Version of Myself I recently came across an article on the BBC Inside Health website featuring a younger version...

This week, I had the privilege of attending the Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners Conference in Birmingham. A critical topic of...

Due to relocation I can no longer provide appointments in Sheffield. However, you can find practitioners on tongue-tie.org.uk , and you can book alternative Babytobreast Clinics through my booking facility.

A Call to Action for Families to Watch Panorama's Eye-Opening Documentary In today's fast-paced world, parents often rely on quick meal...

Celebrating 15 Years of Babytobreast Ltd Babytobreast Ltd is thrilled to announce a significant milestone - 15 years in private practice...