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...

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12 of The Scrummiest Cupcake Recipes for National Cupcake Week

Food Inspo: Delicious Gut-Friendly Recipes for You & Your Family

35 of The Best Family Friendly Pubs in Surrey for Summer

11 Autumn Crafts for Kids of All Ages

Craft Stick Posting Activity

The My Baba Measure: What’s Hot This Week

Could Vitamin D Prevent Complications During Pregnancy?

Pregnancy Migraines: The Facts You Need to Know

How To Combat Lower Back Pain During Pregnancy

How to Dress Your Growing Bump This Autumn Winter

Help! I'm Having Problems Breastfeeding

How To Prepare Your Family For Flu Season

How to Look After Your Kid’s Oral Health to Give Them The Best Start in Life

How to Improve Your Family’s Gut Health

Bring Back the Fairy Cake Competition by Pink Lining

WIN! The Award Winning Ardo Calypso Double Plus

WIN! A Be Prepared Changing Bag from Ju-Ju-Be!

WIN! A £50 Voucher to Spend at GUND for TWO Lucky Winners

WIN £100 to Spend with New Baby & Kidswear Brand Small Stories!

WIN! A Totter + Tumble Playmat worth £140!

WIN! A £100 Voucher to Spend on the Back to School Collection at Step2wo.com

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

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

The On The Sofa Christmas Gift Edit

The Latest Kids Books 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