Ali White, Breastfeeding Expert

Ali has been an NCT breastfeeding counsellor since 1998. During this time she has co-founded a local daily breastfeeding drop-in clinic, designed and facilitated a training course for breastfeeding peer-supporters, and is part of a working party developing breastfeeding guidelines for local community health professionals. She also works as a volunteer breastfeeding counsellor at two breastfeeding clinics.

Ali is also a qualified nurse and has a degree in Psychology and Sociology.

"Most mums recognise the health benefits of breastfeeding but many get into difficulties which are often due to inadequate support and a lack of confidence.

"Over the last 50 years, as a society, we seem to have lost the art and wisdom of breastfeeding. As the babyworld breastfeeding advisor, I represent all those grannies, sisters, and aunts, with their wealth of breastfeeding experience and knowledge, that would have surrounded and supported every new mother a century ago.

"I hope to dispel the myths and misconceptions that surround the art of breastfeeding, so that mothers who choose to breastfeed today can do so with a confidence that will be passed on to the next generation.

"Remember – breastfeeding has to be learned, so make sure you keep your sense of humour, especially when all around you are losing theirs!"

Ali White.

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