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Infant Feeding

Heidi Reiner Nowalany-London Lactation Consultant-5

Infant Feeding Support — Whatever Your Journey Looks Like

Feeding your baby is one of the most fundamental things you’ll do as a parent. It can also be one of the most challenging, confusing and emotionally loaded experiences of early parenthood. As a specialist breastfeeding consultant and IBCLC based in London, I support families through every aspect of infant feeding.

Whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding, combination feeding, or somewhere in between — whether things are going well and you just want reassurance, or you’re struggling and don’t know where to turn — you’ve come to the right place.

I understand what you’re going through because I’ve been there myself. And after ten years and over 1,200 families, I’ve supported virtually every feeding situation you can imagine.

How I Can Help

Breastfeeding

From latch difficulties, nipple pain and low milk supply to oversupply, mastitis and blocked ducts — I provide expert, hands-on support to help you breastfeed comfortably and confidently.

Bottle Feeding & Combination Feeding

Whether you’ve chosen to bottle feed, are supplementing, or are moving between breast and bottle — I can help you navigate the transition smoothly and find a balance that works for you and your baby.

Exclusive Pumping

Supporting mothers who are expressing full time — from establishing and maintaining supply to making pumping sustainable alongside the demands of new parenthood.

Relactation

If you’ve stopped breastfeeding and want to restart, relactation is possible with the right support and a realistic plan. I’ll guide you through every step.

Transitioning & Weaning from Breastfeeding

Deciding to wean — whether gradually or more quickly — deserves just as much support as establishing feeding in the first place. I help you navigate the transition in a way that feels right for you and your baby, physically and emotionally.

Introducing Solids

Starting your baby on solid foods is an exciting milestone, and one that raises a lot of questions. I support families through the transition from milk feeds to solid foods — including the oral development aspect of eating, how babies learn to move food around their mouth, chew and swallow safely, and progress through different textures. I also support babies with intolerances, allergies or complex feeding histories.

Toddler Feeding

Feeding doesn’t stop being complex once your baby becomes a toddler. From fussy eating to nutritional balance and continuing breastfeeding into toddlerhood, I support families beyond the newborn stage.

Feeding Premature & Complex Needs Babies

Feeding a premature or medically complex baby brings its own unique challenges. I have experience supporting families in some of the most difficult feeding situations, always with patience, expertise and care.

Returning to Work Whilst Breastfeeding

Navigating the transition back to work as a breastfeeding mother involves practical planning, emotional adjustment and often a significant change to your feeding routine. I help you find an approach that works for your baby, your body and your professional life.

Breastfeeding Without Birthing & Induced Lactation

I am trained to support those who wish to breastfeed or induce lactation without having given birth — including adoptive parents, same sex couples and those who have used surrogacy.

Bespoke One-to-One Sessions

For those who want personalised, in-depth guidance before feeding challenges arise, I offer bespoke sessions covering antenatal feeding preparation, returning to work, and introducing solids. These are tailored entirely to you — not a generic workshop, but a focused conversation built around your specific situation and goals.

Getting Started

Whatever stage you’re at, getting in touch is the first step. I offer consultations at my Fulham office, virtually, and home visits within SW London subject to availability.

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