Hannah worked as a nanny before she had her own children and it was then that she realised the importance of support in the area of breastfeeding. She trained as an IBCLC practitioner and is now a qualified lactation consultant (put simply, that means that there’s not much that Hannah doesn’t know about breastfeeding!)  We talked with Hannah about:  What a lactation consultant is and what IBCLC stands for and means! Some of the issues that can be experienced by families around feeding and how a lactation consultant can help. How you know where to go for to get the right advice. Making a feeding plan before baby is born. Common misconceptions around breastfeeding. Preparing to breastfeed – what is actually happening to your body? Getting the other parent and extended family involved. Benefits of breastfeeding and what might surprise you to know. Combination feeding. Latching (think apples!) Instagram - @bespokefamily @hannahcroftibclc  Facebook - @bespokefamily  @hannahcroftibclc  Hannah’s website  Lactation Consultants of Great Britain website  ‘Your Guide to...’ (our downloadable webinars) including Breastfeeding / Welcoming your Newborn / Caring for your Newborn - get 25% off any guide with the code ‘PODCAST’  Bespoke Family 1:1 Parent Consultations: https://www.bespokefamily.co.uk/parent-consultations      Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.