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

Top 30 Gorgeous Gift Sets Perfect for A Royal Arrival

Our Recommendations for The Best New Pushchairs SS19

Giving Birth: What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

An Honest Review Of The Clarisonic Mia Smart & Why Every Mum Should Own One

The Best UK Family Farm-Stays to Welcome Spring’s Baby Animals

The Best Soft Animal Toys For Babies & Toddlers

Top 30 Gorgeous Gift Sets Perfect for A Royal Arrival

Could Vitamin D Prevent Complications During Pregnancy?

Giving Birth: What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

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

How Omega 3 Can Improve Your Pregnancy

Help! I'm Having Problems Breastfeeding

Top Tips for Looking After Babies Born with Clefts

Smartphones: Are Your Kids at Risk from Being Mind-Hacked by Tech Giants?

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

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

Giving Birth: What To Pack In Your Hospital Bag

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

On The Sofa: The Coolest Baby & Kids Products This May

The Latest Spring Product Reviews On The Sofa

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