Polly Baynham-Hughes

My aim as a breastfeeding counsellor is to offer women-centred, non-judgemental evidence-based support for all women and families in the early postnatal period, through the first year and beyond. With my support, I hope to enable you to feed your baby however you like and decide on your own feeding story. The only thing that matters to me is that you feel supported and heard - I want you to gain confidence and enjoy being a parent!

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I can support you with: 

breastfeeding, bottlefeeding, expressing, newborn behaviours, life with a newborn, unsettled behaviour, breastfeeding pain, breastfeeding challenges, responsive feeding, introducing solids, return to work, breastfeeding education in pregnancy, breastfeeding trauma or grief. 

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I have three teenage children and live in Petersfield with them, my husband and my dog.

I breastfed all three of my children but it wasn't always easy. I had the support of a fantastic breastfeeding counsellor who not only transformed my feeding experience but transformed my future. My initial training was with the Brussels Childbirth Trust as I was living abroad. On my return to the UK I trained further with NCT and obtained a DipHE in Breastfeeding Counselling from the University of Bedfordshire in 2011.

I  have been working with families in Petersfield and the surrounding areas ever since. I still work for NCT offering free breastfeeding support in the community and facilitating antenatal classes. I am also Mindful Breastfeeding Counsellor registered with The Mindful Breastfeeding School. I have also completed the 3 Step Rewind Process for Birth and Breastfeeding Trauma training with The Rewind Consortium and now offer this further service. 

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I am insured by Holistic Services Insurance, an Associate Member of LCGB and a member of Fedant.