Leahs Lactation & Tongue Tie Services

09/08/2026

Reviews like this are why I do what I do 🥹

Please do reach out or share my page with any new parents or soon to be parents 💛

07/08/2026

🤰 Expecting soon? Let’s talk about getting ready to feed your baby! 🍼✨

​Preparing for feeding before baby arrives is one of the best ways to build confidence for those early postpartum days. Whether your goal is exclusive breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or a mix of both—the "right" way is your way.

​💬 What’s your biggest question about preparing to feed your newborn? Feel free to message me for free support!

​Leah Hutchinson | IBCLC, Registered Midwife, Tongue-Tie Practitioner

📍 Lancashire & Yorkshire | Antenatal Prep & In-Home Feeding Support

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

Why My Calendar Doesn't Stop at 5 PM (or on Fridays) 🗓️✨

​As an IBCLC and tongue-tie practitioner, I intentionally offer evening, weekend, and often next-day home visits.

If your partner works during the day, they shouldn't have to miss out on vital feeding education or the reassurance of a professional assessment. When I visit in the evening or over the weekend, everyone is present, informed, and ready to support each other.

​You deserve support that fits your family's life, not just standard business hours.

​✨ Want a visit when you're both home? Click the link in my bio to visit my website or send a direct message. Let’s tackle this as a team 🤍
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02/08/2026

No silly questions. No single “right” path. Just supportive, evidence-based care when you need it most. 🤍

​Every family deserves clear, reliable, and compassionate support on their feeding journey—wherever it takes you.

​For World Breastfeeding Week, I want to make sure you never have to guess or struggle in silence. Whether you're navigating latching challenges, thinking about weaning, wondering about a tongue tie, managing supply, or just need someone to confirm that what you’re experiencing is normal... my inbox is always open for free help and guidance.

​✨ Send me a direct message this week with your questions!

​From antenatal planning to infant feeding and tie evaluations, I’m here to offer evidence-based answers tailored to your unique goals and family.

​📩 Drop me a DM or leave a comment below to start the conversation. You’ve got this, and you don’t have to do it alone!

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01/08/2026

Happy World Breastfeeding Week from Leah’s Lactation & Tongue-Tie Services! 💕

​To every parent breastfeeding, pumping, or advocating for their feeding goals: I see you, and you’re doing amazing.

​Remember—feeding shouldn't be a battle. If you’re struggling with latches, pain, or suspected oral ties - professional support is right here for you!

​Wishing all my wonderful families a peaceful and empowering week! ✨

​📥 DM or visit the link in bio to learn how I can support your feeding journey.

29/07/2026

The honest truth? You really don't need all the "essentials" being advertised.

​To get started, all you truly need are:
1️⃣ Your breasts for feeding
2️⃣ Your hands for expressing

​Every baby and body is different. You can always pick up extra tools along the way if you actually need them. But if you're looking for the single best thing to invest in before baby arrives?

​Invest in education, not extra items!

​Knowing what to expect, understanding normal newborn behavior, and knowing where to get qualified support makes a world of difference.

​Save your money, trust your body, and reach out if you need a guide along the way! 💛

​📍 Leahs Lactation and Tongue-Tie Services
📩 DM or link in bio to book a antenatal consultation or lactation support session.

25/07/2026

Feeding support in the comfort of your own home 🏡

Please get in touch if you are having feeding struggles and feel you need some support . I am here to help 💛

24/07/2026

🧠 What is D-MER?

​Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) is a physiological condition where a breastfeeding or pumping parent experiences a sudden, brief surge of negative emotions right before their milk releases.

​🧬 The Science Behind the Drop

​It is not postnatal depression (PND) or an emotional aversion to your baby. It is entirely chemical. To allow your milk to flow, your body needs a spike of oxytocin. To let that happen, your brain has to quickly drop its levels of dopamine (the feel-good chemical).

​For most people, this drop goes unnoticed. But for those with D-MER, that sudden dopamine dip triggers a brief emotional freefall.

​⏱️ How It Feels:

​The Timing: It hits seconds before your let-down (breastfeeding or pumping) and usually lasts between 30 seconds to a few minutes.

​The Emotions: A sudden wave of anxiety, hopelessness, irritation, panic, or a "hollow" feeling in the chest.

​The Reset: As soon as the let down settles down, your mood snaps back to normal.

​🛠️ How to Cope

​While there is no instant cure, simply knowing D-MER has a name—and that it’s a reflex, not your fault - helps you understand those feelings.

If you're managing it right now, try these strategies:

​1️⃣ Distraction: Controlled breathing techniques to steady your nervous system. Alternatively, read a book or watch a show during the initial latch to override the wave and offer some distraction.

2️⃣ Hydrate heavily: Downing a glass of ice-cold water right as you sit down to feed can help ground your nervous system too.

3️⃣ Protect your rest: Exhaustion, stress, and dehydration make D-MER symptoms significantly worse (easily said than done with a baby 😅)

4️⃣ Speak up: Mention it to your Health Visitor, midwife, or a lactation consultant so they can support you and help you further if these feelings are not just during feeding.

​Have you ever experienced this, or are you hearing about D-MER for the first time? Let’s talk about it in the comments👇