Author Vanessa Christie

Vanessa Christie

Lactation Consultant and Health Visitor

Vanessa Christie (MSc, MN, IBCLC, RHV, RNC, CIMI) is a certified Lactation Consultant, Health Visitor, Children's Nurse and Infant Massage Instructor, accumulating over 18 years of professional practice to-date. During her time in the NHS she worked with thousands of families in neonatal care, acute paediatrics, community health and then held the position of NHS Breastfeeding Lead for Central London, writing and delivering training to GPs, Health Visitors and Midwives. Vanessa has also previously worked as a Field Nurse for the humanitarian aid agency Medecins Sans Frontiers (MSF) in South Sudan. Since having her daughters and gaining over 3 years of invaluable first-hand breastfeeding experience, she established www.allaboutbabyandme.co.uk, a private consultancy providing a wide variety of antenatal and postnatal services across Kent, Sussex and London. She is also kept busy with national and international clients, who seek her advice via phone and video consultations. Vanessa has maintained links with local authority services and works closely with colleagues, to provide specialist breastfeeding clinics in West Kent. In addition, Vanessa trains and certifies Maternity Nurses in the postnatal care of mothers and babies, for the highly acclaimed agency Babyem, in London and Europe. She regularly writes feature articles and provides expert comment for nationwide baby-related publications and is an Expert Speaker for Mumsnet and The Baby Show.

Lactation Consultant Vanessa Christie Answers Your Questions on Breastfeeding

Vanessa Christie

1 August, 2018

Baby, Expert, Parenting

The results of our live Twitter chat with Lactation Consultant Vanessa Christie. Vanessa answers our reader questions on breastfeeding.

Winging It As A Breastfeeding Mama: 7 Pearls of Wisdom to Bear in Mind

Vanessa Christie

24 October, 2016

Baby, Blogger, Parenting

Life with a newborn can be fairly dull and it's OK to admit it! Yes, it's completely life-affirming, amazing and… oooh…. that smell and those snuggles can be totally addictive. BUT. It is also often overwhelmin...

20 Stylish Maternity & Nursing Nightwear Pieces To Shop Now

12 Lightweight Strollers That Are Making Life So Much Easier For Parents

36 Outdoor Essentials For Camping With The Kids This Summer

30 Products That’ll Help You Get Active During Walk To School Week

Best Exercises for Common Post-Birth Issues

12 Lightweight Strollers That Are Making Life So Much Easier For Parents

Travelling with Kids: Family Travel Tips for Your Summer Holiday

36 Outdoor Essentials For Camping With The Kids This Summer

Going Back On Contraception Post Pregnancy? Here's What You Need To Know

Review of Future Health Biobank: The Day of Stem Cell Collection

Does Age Impact Your Fertilty? Having A Baby In Your 20s, 30s, 40s And Beyond

Six Safe Exercises For a Strong, Active Pregnancy

How to Deal with Toddler Tantrums & Understanding the Terrible Twos

Review of Future Health Biobank: The Day of Stem Cell Collection

The Best Way to Watch Over Baby: A Mum’s Review of The Owlet Smart Sock

Tips on Coping with The Pressure of Being the ‘Perfect’ Parent

How Family Friendly is The Discovery Sport HSE Luxury? We Find Out!

Giving Birth: What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

The Must-Have App That Promises to Keep Your Children Safer Online

The NSPCC on Keeping Your Children Safe on The Internet

Unboxing The Elvie Breast Pump: The World’s First Silent Pump!

Do You Know The Signs Of Sepsis? These Symptoms Could Be Deadly

One Minute Children’s Hair Tutorial – Perfect For Back-To-School

Vanessa Christie

Lactation Consultant Vanessa Christie Answers Your Questions on Breastfeeding

Winging It As A Breastfeeding Mama: 7 Pearls of Wisdom to Bear in Mind