Private Lactation Consultant in North & East London - home visits & virtual support.
MilkyStarts offers compassionate, evidence-based breastfeeding support for new families. I provide home visits in North and East London and virtual support worldwide.
Whether you’re experiencing pain, feeding challenges or would simply like some reassurance, I am here to help.
How I help families as a North London lactation consultant
Common reasons for families to book a lactation consultant include:
- Painful breastfeeding, sore nipples and shallow latch
- Difficulty latching or baby coming on and off the breast
- Concerns about how much milk baby is getting
- Low milk supply or worries about milk production
- Oversupply, fast let-down and forceful milk flow
- Engorgement, blocked ducts and mastitis
- Unsettled feeding, reflux-like symptoms and colic
- Frequent feeding, cluster feeding and feeding exhaustion
- Slow weight gain or concerns about baby’s growth
- Breastfeeding after a difficult or traumatic birth
- Breastfeeding anxiety, stress or loss of confidence
- Using nipple shields and support to wean from them
- Pumping & expressing milk
- Bottle refusal and mixed feeding
- Formula feeding support
- Induced lactation and feeding adopted babies
- Transitioning from breastfeeding to weaning
And any other concerns about your feeding — no issue is too small to ask about.

Hi, I’m Milly, an accredited lactation consultant, a midwife and a low milk supply specialist
I support new families with breastfeeding through home visits across North and East London including Haringey, Hackney, Enfield, Islington and Walthamstow
My approach is gentle, practical and evidence-based. I support families with a wide range of feeding journeys including breastfeeding, pumping or mixed feeding. I would love to help support you with your feeding journey.

Antenatal
Prepare for breastfeeding before your baby arrives with evidence-based guidance and personalised support during pregnancy.

Home visit
A calm, unrushed home visit where I support you with positioning and latch and create a personalised feeding plan for you.

Virtual
Flexible and effective feeding support - ideal for urgent concerns, older babies or families outside London.
I offer home visit lactation consultations across North and East London, including Hornsey, Muswell Hill, Crouch End, Highgate, Finchley, Hornsey, Wood Green, Turnpike Lane, Bounds Green, Palmers Green, Enfield, Winchmore Hill, Southgate, Hampstead, Archway, Tufnell Park, Kentish Town, Islington, Finsbury Park, Manor House, Tottenham, Seven Sisters, Stoke Newington, Dalston, Hackney, Walthamstow, Leyton and Barnet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
There are a couple of reliable indicators that lactation specialists use to assess breastfeeding. Your baby should be passing enough wet and dirty nappies for their age and they should be gaining weight sufficiently. Breastfeeding shouldn't be painful and your breasts should feel softer after a feed.
A lactation consultant will listen to your feeding goals and help you make a plan. They will observe your baby breastfeeding and help correct the positioning and latch. A lactation consultant can help with painful nipples, breast problems and milk supply. They are also specialists in breast pumps, infant formula, newborn care and can give you any advice that you need. Studies have shown that women who have been supported by lactation consultants are more likely to be exclusively breastfeeding at six months.


