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Lactation Consultant based in North London

MilkyStarts offers practical and compassionate breastfeeding support, whatever the challenges you are facing. I’m here to help you reach your breastfeeding and bottle feeding goals.

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Here’s how I can help:

-Shallow latch?
-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?

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 NHS 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

She has been wonderful and really helped us get back on track with breastfeeding. Highly recommended!

Matteo D

Dad of 1 week baby

I really struggled with breastfeeding for the first month, I was in agony and dreading every feed and didn’t think it was ever going to get better. Milly was such a huge help! She suggested different positions, gave useful advice on pumping and helped me build up my confidence again. It was also invaluable having someone reliable on hand to ask all of the ‘is this normal…?’ questions to afterwards. 13 weeks in and baby is still exclusively breast fed, no stress or pain, I didn’t think I would ever get to this point! Thank you so much Milly!

Christine G

4 weeks postpartum

Milly was relentless in helping us with our little one, even after the 2 weeks of WhatsApp support were over, as our little one needed referrals to other specialists. She is punctual, empathetic and very knowledgeable about feeding but goes above and beyond that. Would definitely recommend her if you’re looking for support with feeding your little ones.

Simona A

8 weeks postpartum

Milly has been fantastic since we first got in contact! She helped identify issues with feeding and latching that no one else was and we were able to get faster treatment and support for our baby! The WhatsApp support has been invaluable and so responsive, we cannot recommend her enough!

Chris J

Dad of 5 day baby

Milly was so helpful and supportive. She was able to do a home visit at very short notice and followed up with us with continued support. Could not recommend enough. Worth every penny.

Conrad

Dad of 2 week baby

Milly was very kind, easy to talk to, knowledgeable and clear. She packed a lot of practical support and ideas into the hour long session and followed up with helpful resources and a summary of the session which was much needed as a sleep deprived new parent! She was also very responsive by text and was able to come round at short notice.