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Qualified Infant Feeding Coach and Breastfeeding Counsellor, based in the Scottish Borders

06/08/2026

Breast milk doesn’t only feed your baby, it also helps feed the beneficial bacteria living in their gut.

Human milk contains special complex carbohydrates called human milk oligosaccharides, or HMOs.
Babies digest very little of these themselves. Instead, HMOs travel through the digestive system, where particular gut bacteria, especially certain types of Bifidobacterium, can use them as a food source.

Research suggests HMOs may help:

🦠 Encourage the growth of beneficial gut bacteria
 🛡️ Support the developing gut barrier
 🌱 Help shape the early infant gut microbiome
 ✨ Contribute to healthy immune development

Human milk is remarkably complex. Some of its ingredients nourish the baby directly, while others help create an environment where beneficial microbes can thrive.

Did you know breast milk was doing all of that behind the scenes?

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34823774/

14/07/2026

I had a lovely mentoring session with my cohort today, and it was so nice to touch base before everyone signs off for the summer.

It was also a really good reminder that support matters for all of us, even when you are the person usually supporting everyone else.

So this is just a little reminder that I am still here over the summer.

I am available for breastfeeding support, bottle feeding support, antenatal preparation and those moments when you simply need reassurance that what is happening is normal.

You do not need to wait until feeding feels completely overwhelming before asking for help.

And I think it is definitely time to get the next Bump to Baby Feeding Class into the diary.

Details coming very soon.

17/06/2026

💡One of my favourite lightbulb moments during a feeding visit is explaining the difference between the hard palate and soft palate.
Suddenly it makes sense why a shallow latch can feel uncomfortable.

When the ni**le is pressed against the hard palate, feeding can be painful and ni**les can become pinched or misshapen.
A deeper latch helps move the ni**le further back towards the soft palate, where feeding is often much more comfortable and effective.

Have you ever noticed your ni**le looking flattened or lipstick-shaped after a feed?

That can be a useful clue that baby may need a deeper latch.

🤍

       

03/06/2026

From now on, The Milk Circle will be moving to Friday mornings.

Same time. Same space. Same warm cuppa.
 Just a new day.
🥰

With Bookbug and other lovely baby groups now happening on Thursdays, Fridays feel like a better fit. So if you have been meaning to come along, this is your gentle nudge.

You do not need to be struggling to come.

You might have a feeding question. Bottle or Breast.
 You might want reassurance.
 You might want to meet another mum.
 You might just want to get out the house and sit with a hot drink for a bit.

The Milk Circle
 Fortnightly Friday mornings - starting the 5th June, 10.30am to 12pm

Bumps, babies and tired mums all very welcome.

       

17/05/2026

What a lovely way to spend a Sunday 🤍

The MOTHER Workshop with and 12 incredible women.

A full day of learning, connection and honest conversations around pregnancy, birth and early motherhood.

We covered:
• Biomechanics of labour
• Breath work and relaxation
• The fourth trimester
• Feeding and supporting your baby

So much knowledge shared across 8 hours and so much for these women to take away into their births and early days and months with their babies.

It always feels incredibly special being part of a space where women can come together, ask questions, feel supported and leave feeling more informed and empowered.

I already cannot wait for the next one 🤍

13/05/2026

✨ I went to see a lovely client today and she kindly gave me permission to share this photograph of one very happy, milk drunk baby. 🥰

Sometimes feeding support does not need to be complicated.

Sometimes it is about taking a little bit of time, watching what is happening, making small tweaks to positioning and latch, and helping both mum and baby feel more comfortable.

A deeper latch makes such a difference.

For mum, it can mean less pain and more confidence.
 For baby, it can mean more effective milk transfer and a calmer, more settled feed.

Today was one of those visits where a few small changes helped everything feel a little lighter.

And this little face says it all.

❤️

05/05/2026

The loveliest feedback from our Mother Workshop 🤍

It honestly means so much to read words like these.

Our aim is never to overwhelm you with information. It is to help you understand your options, feel more confident in your body, and go into birth and feeding feeling calmer and better prepared.

Birth can feel huge.

But with the right support, the right information, and space to ask questions, it can feel a little less scary and a lot more empowering.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and trusted us with such an important part of their pregnancy journey.

If you’d like to come along to the next workshop on the 17th May, send me a message with BIRTH and I’ll send you the details.

30/04/2026

💞 GUEST BLOG 💞

Caitlin has very kindly shared her breastfeeding story over on the blog.

It is honest, beautiful and full of so many layers. The hard bits. The proud bits. The emotion and the love. The quiet celebration of everything she and her daughter shared.

Ending breastfeeding can feel like such a big moment, even when you know it is the right time. It can bring up sadness, relief, pride, guilt and gratitude all at once.

This story is a lovely reminder that feeding journeys are not always simple. They are deeply personal, and they deserve to be honoured in whatever way feels right for you.

Thank you so much Caitlin for sharing your words so openly.

You can go and read the full blog now.

https://www.theinfantfeedingcoachscotland.co.uk/blog/honouring-the-end-of-a-breastfeeding-journey

Becky x

22/04/2026

✨Breastfeeding is natural but that does not mean it always comes naturally.

For so many mums the early days can feel confusing overwhelming and sore. That does not mean you are failing. It usually means you and your baby are learning together.

Small tweaks can make a huge difference and having the right support can change everything.

If feeding is feeling hard right now please know you do not have to struggle through it alone 🤍

12/04/2026

What even is a fl**ge?

If you are pumping, the fl**ge is the part of the pump that fits over your ni**le and breast.

It might look simple, but it plays a really important role in how comfortable and effective pumping feels.

A poor fit can sometimes lead to:

💥pain while pumping 💥ni**le rubbing 💥swelling 💥reduced milk removal 💥 long pumping sessions that feel frustrating

And because ni**les are not all the same size, fl**ges are not one size fits all either.

Getting the right fit can help pumping feel more comfortable and work better for you.

This is something I can now support with too, if you are feeling unsure about your setup.

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