Ep. 7 - Mindful Breastfeeding and Me with Ilayda Gill

Ilayda Gill, currently a Breastfeeding Specialist working towards her IBCLC qualification and a Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner. 

It's great to have Ilayda on the podcast to get a picture of what it's like to work as a Mindful Breastfeeding Practitioner. We talk about the lack of breastfeeding support that's out there, and particularly in the area where Ilayda lives and works and therefore how vital her services are. She shares a little bit about how she works with her clients and the tools she likes to use to support them, including journalling and relaxation, all centred around their wellbeing. 

Having recently had another little one, Ilayda also explains how she uses the mindful breastfeeding techniques personally in her own feeding journey to help her to feel calm and connected and how it differed to the feeding journey with her first baby where she didn't have access to the tools she does now. 

Ilayda can be found at https://www.infantfeedingwithilayda.co.uk/ or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/infantfeedingwithilayda/ and has lots of exciting plans for the coming year so keep a look out for what is sure to be some great content!