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The Lactation Praction | Renee Kerk, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Hello, I'm Renee.

I never knew that I enjoyed babies so much until I became a mother. But I have always known I am proud to be a woman, and now proud to be a mother. I am passionate about helping women to feel supported as they transform into mothers, be it their first or fifth time. My desire is to equip every mother with the knowledge and skills she needs to have the breastfeeding experience she can reflect positively and be very proud of.

As a mother of two, I appreciate how valuable evidence-based and non-judgemental support is. Having gone through supply issues, mastitis, breast abscess, tongue tie and pumping at work, I fully understood the importance of working with reliable help and to have an empathetic safe space to feel supported.

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In my previous career working in an Investment Bank, I advocated breastfeeding at my workplace by normalising pumping at work with improved nursing room facilities; and designed policies to support moms returning from their maternity leave. I am a Certified Breastfeeding Specialist and currently working towards my goal to be an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant ‘IBCLC’.

The Lactation Practice | Renee Kerk, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
The Lactation Practice | Renee Kerk, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist

Breastfeeding is a skill both your sweet baby and you learn together. The Lactation Practice strives to guide you with the knowledge to make informed decisions for the breastfeeding experience you dream of. Your baby and you will thrive together as a team. 

 

I would love to be your breast friend, and to journey with you.

Here are some of the breastfeeding issues I can help you with:

Milk supply management (low milk supply or oversupply)

Mastitis

 

Tongue /
lip tie

 

Short,
flat nipples

 

Pain during breastfeeding
 

Pumping

 

Nipple trauma (Cracked, sore, bleeding nipple)

Tandem breastfeeding
 

Blocked
duct

 

Breastfeeding multiples
 
The Lactation Practice | Renee Kerk, Certified Breastfeeding Specialist
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