Kathryn Stagg - All that you need to know about breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is still a bit of a taboo topic, despite it being the only way to feed babies for millions of years. In this episode, we’ve invited a highly esteemed guest to demystify breastfeeding and offer advice and support to those who might find it challenging. Kathryn has over 17 years of experience supporting families to breastfeed their babies. She began her training after the birth of her twins when she was lucky enough to receive wonderful breastfeeding support. Given the opportunity to train to be a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter, she jumped at the chance to give something back. She headed up the multiple birth breastfeeding project in Harrow offering antenatal education and post natal support. Kathryn continued her breastfeeding education by training as a Breastfeeding Counsellor with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers and was proud to be the 2017 winner of the ABM’s Pam’s Prize, celebrating Breastfeeding Counsellors and all the support they give. Wanting to increase her knowledge further, Kathryn trained as an IBCLC and has recently completed her 5 year recertification. She is also an OCN lever 6 Holistic Sleep Coach. She has a small private practice supporting parents with feeding and sleep, both face to face or online, alongside being founder and trustee of the charity Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets UK. Kathryn is an experienced speaker presenting at several conferences and taking part in many conferences. She is also a published author of the book Breastfeeding Twins and Triplets; a guide for professionals and parents Kathryn has a large following on social media @kathrynstaggibclc on Instagram and uses her account to share evidenced based Breastfeeding, parenting and sleep information, which I am very grateful for as it has been incredibly helpful on my breastfeeding journey. Kathryn, it was you that opened my eyes to the fact that breastfeeding can go on beyond 6 months and it not just ok but beneficial to breastfeed beyond two years. On my four year long breastfeeding journey with my son, whenever there was any trouble, I headed straight for instagram and Kathryn’s account :) Kathryn Stagg IBCLC www.kathrynstaggibclc.com 07719312795 Follow my Instagram and subscribe for more content and support @kathrynstaggibclc For group breastfeeding support session and zoom workshops on topics such as sleep, Introducing a bottle, Introducing solids, Returning to Work and night weaning book here: www.bookwhen.com/lactationcorner