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Lactation Consultant based in North London

MilkyStarts offers practical and compassionate breastfeeding support, whatever the challenges you are facing. I would love to help you reach your feeding goals.

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Here’s how I can help:

Latching concerns? Nipple pain? Worried baby isn’t getting enough milk? Engorgement and mastitis? Oversupply? Low milk supply? Reflux or colic? Slow weight gain? Breastfeeding anxiety? Using nipple shields? Pumping concerns? Introducing a bottle? Formula feeding? Weaning?
Relactation or induced lactation?

Or any other concerns about your baby or breastfeeding?

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Hi, I’m Milly Godwin, a lactation consultant (IBCLC) and midwife

I have been helping breastfeeding families for over seven years. My passion in infant feeding began during my midwifery career which led me to train as a lactation consultant. I offer home visits in North, East and North West London.

Antenatal (£85)

I will help prepare you for a successful breastfeeding journey over a video call during your pregnancy.

Home visit (£140/155)

I will visit you at home and provide you with practical breastfeeding support and an individualised plan.

Virtual (£85)

I will help you resolve any feeding problems you are experiencing over a video call.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you breastfeed?

Whilst breastfeeding is a natural process it can time and practise to get the hang of it. Make sure you are sitting comfortably and that you are holding your baby close to you; their body should be facing your chest. Position your baby so that their nose is in line with your nipple. Wait for them to open their mouth wide and guide them to your breast with their chin leading. They should have a large chunk of your breast tissue in their mouth. If you are unsure about your technique, please reach out to me and I can help.

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See what families have said about Milly

Milly was absolutely brilliant. I was really impressed that we were able to cover everything I had wanted to in 1 hour. Milly was very clear with her guidance and very approachable and understanding. I had been hesitant to arrange a 1:1 session as I had been trying to use the free support at the health centre, but the session with Milly was TOTALLY worth it and helped me to manage to breastfeed when I was almost at the point of stopping.Following the 1:1 session, Milly’s 2 weeks of whatsapp support were also really helpful (I wasn’t sure originally if I would really need these, but I then found that I did – so having someone to consult was super useful).Milly really turned things round for me. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone struggling to breastfeed. Thanks Milly!

Eleanor Brooke

1 week postpartum

Could not recommend Milly more. My baby was premature and struggling to latch after 6 weeks of exclusively pumping. My supply had dipped from breastfeeding and the hour consultation and follow up WhatsApp support with Milly gave me the information and confidence I needed to keep going. My baby is now fully breastfed and thriving!

Becca Bendelow

6 weeks postpartum

Milly was a fantastic help to us in the days after our baby was born. Her home visit was very helpful. Milly is calm, kind and very knowledgeable, with specific suggestions about everything related to feeding. Highly recommend

Lucy Maxwell

4 days postpartum

I needed to see a lactation consultant as I was going through a very difficult time with breastfeeding. After mastitis and an infected galactocele, it was very reassuring when Milly assessed the latch and baby properly. Milly has great knowledge and is very easy to talk to, which is very important when being emotionally vulnerable postpartum. The follow up email had everything written down with useful links and videos. Thank you for your help.

Lia Pel

8 weeks postpartum

Milly responded very quickly to my initial query and gave fantastic advice during a virtual consultation. I would recommend her services to anyone with queries or issues with infant feeding.

Kirila Bezinska

4 weeks postpartum

Milly is an excellent lactaction consultant, she helped me when my baby was 3 weeks old and was extremely kind and comforting. She created a plan for us and provided some great resources which helped so much! I would highly recommend Milly, the whatsapp support along the way is also incredible.

Purni Gupta

3 weeks postpartum