Hand in Hand Doula
Breastfeeding Support
I am a qualified Breastfeeding Counsellor with over 18 years' experience of supporting families on their infant feeding journeys.
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The support I offer starts from pregnancy through to the postpartum period. I teach an antenatal Breastfeeding Masterclass to help you build on your knowledge and confidence around infant feeding, so you feel well prepared for the early days with your baby. In the postpartum period I continue to offer both practical and emotional support, whether you're facing challenges such as sore nipples or simply need reassurance and encouragement.
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Breastfeeding is something I am deeply passionate about and my aim is to support you in reaching your feeding goals, whatever they may be. Whether you're exclusively breastfeeding, combination feeding or expressing I offer personalised support that centres your needs and choices.
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Breastfeeding Support Home Visit
If breastfeeding isn’t going quite to plan or things feel a little out of control, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I offer one-to-one breastfeeding support in the comfort of your own home. As a highly trained breastfeeding counsellor, I’ve supported hundreds of families and have seen first hand the difference that good quality, personalised feeding support can make. Whether you’re dealing with latching difficulties, sore nipples, low milk supply or other feeding challenges I provide calm, practical guidance tailored to you and your baby. You might be in the very early days after birth trying to make sense of it all or facing new challenges further along your feeding journey. Whatever the issue may be, I’m here to support you.
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Your visit lasts around 90 minutes, giving us time to:
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Talk through your feeding experience so far
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Discuss how you’d like feeding to look
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Complete a full feeding assessment
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Work through any feeding challenges
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Create a clear, realistic plan that you feel confident putting into practice
Because feeding challenges can’t always wait, I work flexibly and can usually offer home visits on the same day or the day after. You will also receive follow up support via WhatsApp for a week following your appointment.
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Price £100
Breastfeeding Masterclass
Antenatal breastfeeding education in your home or online
Preparing to feed your baby is one of the most important things you can do before birth, yet it’s often overlooked. My Breastfeeding Masterclass is designed to help you understand what normal newborn feeding looks like, how your body makes milk and how to feel confident responding to your baby in those early days. This in depth antenatal course is tailored to your individual needs and feeding goals, whether you’re planning to breastfeed, express or combination feed.
The 2 x 2 hour sessions cover positioning and attachment, milk production, hand expressing, recognising effective feeds and knowing when to seek support. We also explore how birth can impact feeding, what happens in the golden hour and how partners can help. There is plenty of space to talk through worries, past feeding experiences or breastfeeding trauma in a safe, compassionate environment.
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If you’re looking for evidence-based breastfeeding education, practical skills and reassurance before your baby arrives, this course is perfect for you. Sessions are held face to face in West and North Yorkshire or online across the UK, making quality breastfeeding education accessible wherever you are.
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Price £300
"When our son was born, Nikki supported us in achieving that magical first breast feed, making sure I was comfortable with baby's latch and position. I had some challenges with breastfeeding in the first few weeks and Nikki was so generous with her time, always on hand to answer our questions or point us in the right direction. We are incredibly grateful to Nikki for everything she has done for us and would recommend her to anyone."​
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Emma
"Nikki was amazing, she was always there when I needed her with the most compassionate support. When I had pressure from my family to give formula, Nikki was there providing me with encouragement and reassurance. We have now been exclusively breastfeeding for 16 weeks and I have a beautiful bond with my baby. I know that this is mostly due to me having being able to breastfeed her. So thank you Nikki from the bottom of my heart, you have made this journey possible!"​
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Zara
"Nikki was absolutely amazing. I was ready to give up on breastfeeding, as I was tired and my baby was not latching correctly. Nikki helped with the latching and the positioning and spent time answering my queries. She has been a blessing. We have been exclusively breastfeeding for 6 weeks now and baby is gaining weight nicely and thriving. This is all due to Nikki, I am so grateful for her support."
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Shannon
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What is it like to receive feeding support from me?
"We completed Nikki's breastfeeding masterclass and we are so glad we did! Nikki is absolutely amazing and incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to breastfeeding. I had a really bad experience breastfeeding my first baby, with little support from midwives and inconsistent advice, meaning I didn't breastfeed for very long. That experience came with a lot of difficult feelings. This time we knew we needed to be more prepared and have the right support in place. Nikki educated us thoroughly on breastfeeding, helped me prepare and supported me to work through the feelings I had from my previous experience. She also made sure my husband was involved and prepared to support me which made a big difference. Nikki also provided exceptional support in the first few days checking my latch and making sure baby was feeding well, but it was her reassurance and emotional support that really helped me through the early days. Breastfeeding is going well and it's so comforting to know I can reach out to Nikki at any time if I need her help. We would highly recommend Nikki to anyone preparing to breastfeed."
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Susan