Leahs Lactation & Tongue Tie Services

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Leah Hutchinson | Midwife, Tongue Tie Practitioner & IBCLC 🤱
🏡Specialist Tongue-Tie & Lactation Support in the comfort of your home
📍Covering North Yorkshire & Lancashire + More
⏱️Next-Day appointments available
https://leahlactationandtonguetie.com/

07/09/2026

No stress, no judgment—just hands-on support in the comfort of your own home 🤍

​If you’ve booked a visit with Leah’s Lactation & Tongue Tie Services (or are thinking about it!), here is a quick run-through of what our time together looks like. We go at you and your baby's pace, every step of the way.

​Save this video for later, or tap the link in my bio to learn more! 👀

Words like this mean the world! 🤍​Supporting families through feeding challenges and tongue-tie journeys is at the heart...
06/09/2026

Words like this mean the world! 🤍

​Supporting families through feeding challenges and tongue-tie journeys is at the heart of everything I do.

​Thank you so much for trusting me during such an important part of your journey ✨

​📍 Lactation Consultant Support & Tongue Tie Assessments in the comfort of your own home!

📲 Link in bio to book an appointment or learn more about home visits!

04/09/2026

Yes, absolutely—you CAN get pregnant whilst breastfeeding.

​Let’s break down the science so you can make informed choices for your body and your family👇

​💡Breastfeeding can act as a natural form of contraception, but only under very specific conditions. This is known as the Lactational Amenorrhea Method (LAM), and it can be up to 98% effective, BUT only if you meet ALL THREE of these criteria:

👶​Your baby is under 6 months old.

🩸​Your period has NOT returned (no spotting or bleeding after your initial postpartum recovery).

🤱You are EXCLUSIVELY breastfeeding on demand—day and night, with no long gaps (no more than 4 hours during the day or 6 hours at night), no dummies substituting feeds, no formula, and no solid foods.

​⚠️ Ovulation Happens BEFORE Your Period: Your body releases an egg about 2 weeks before you get your first postpartum period. That means you can ovulate and fall pregnant before you even realise your cycle has returned!

​🩺 What Should You Do?

​If you DO NOT want to conceive yet: Talk to your midwife, health visitor, or GP about breastfeeding-friendly contraception options (like condoms, the mini-pill, IUD, or implants) that won't impact your milk supply.

​If you DO want to conceive again: Be patient with your body. Every mother’s hormone balance returns at its own pace!

​💬 Have questions about feeding, latch issues, or tongue tie support? I am here to help guide you through every step of your feeding journey.

​📥 Drop me a DM or visit the link in the bio to book a consultation!

"What am I actually looking for in your baby's mouth?" 👅🔍​A tongue-tie assessment isn’t just looking for a bit of skin u...
02/09/2026

"What am I actually looking for in your baby's mouth?" 👅🔍

​A tongue-tie assessment isn’t just looking for a bit of skin under the tongue! As an IBCLC and Tongue-Tie Practitioner, I perform a holistic, head-to-toe assessment to see how your baby moves and functions👇

​👶 1. The Structures
• Frenulum: Is there tissue tethering the tongue or lip? Where does it attach, and how tight is it?
• Palate Shape: Is it high or narrow? (A restricted tongue can’t rest against it to widen it naturally in the womb).
• Jaw & Cheeks: Is there jaw asymmetry or cheek tension compensating for weak muscle control?

​☝️ 2. Movement & Reflexes
• Elevation & Extension: Can the tongue lift to the roof of the mouth and extend past the lip?
• Lateralisation: Can it move side-to-side?
• Suck Dynamics: Is baby cupping with their tongue, or squeezing with their gums/jaw?
• Peristaltic Wave: Is there a smooth, wave-like motion to sweep milk efficiently?

​🌿 3. Full-Body Posture
• Is baby favouring turning their head to one side (torticollis)?
• Are fists clenched, shoulders pulled up, or back arching during feeds?
• Tension in the head, neck, and shoulders directly impacts latch width.

​🤱 4. Evaluating a Feed
• Can baby achieve and maintain a deep, comfortable latch?
• Are there clicking sounds, milk leaking, or frequent slipping off?
• Is feeding peaceful, or marked by fussiness and air swallowing?

​💙 Why It Matters

A tongue tie is only clinically significant if it causes functional impairment. My goal is to find the root cause of your feeding challenges—whether that requires bodywork, oral exercises, position tweaks, or a frenulotomy.

​💬 Having feeding problems? Drop me a DM or tap the link in my bio to book your home visit today!

01/09/2026

Feeding shouldn't feel like a constant struggle. If you’re preparing for a tongue-tie evaluation, it’s completely normal to feel a bit anxious—but knowing what to expect makes a world of difference. 💕

​In this video, I’m sharing how to best prepare for an appointment with me so you and your baby feel supported every step of the way.

​Remember, whether you choose to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or a mixture of both, compassionate & expert support is available. You’re doing an amazing job. 🫶

​👉 Reach out today for feeding support—click the link in my bio or send me a direct message.

31/08/2026
Your words mean the world to me! 🥹✨​To every parent who has taken a moment out of their busy day to leave a review for L...
30/08/2026

Your words mean the world to me! 🥹✨

​To every parent who has taken a moment out of their busy day to leave a review for Leah’s Lactation & Tongue Tie Services—thank you!

Reading about your feeding wins, added comfort, and growing confidence makes every single home visit and consultation so deeply rewarding.

​If we’ve worked together and you’d like to share your experience, your story helps other families find the support they need when navigating lactation hurdles or tongue-tie care.

​Leave a review here or follow to link in the bio:
https://g.page/r/CQD9vRm9_nzbEBI/review

Also on Facebook too 😊

​Thank you for trusting me to be a part of your family’s feeding journey! 💕

To help clear up the confusion, I wrote a quick-reference guide decoding the most common infant feeding terms you’ll hea...
29/08/2026

To help clear up the confusion, I wrote a quick-reference guide decoding the most common infant feeding terms you’ll hear on your journey.
Understanding what these terms actually mean is the first step toward a calmer, more comfortable feeding journey.

​👉 Tap the link in the bio to read the full post!

Hey there! 👋 I’m Leah, the face behind Leah’s Lactation & Tongue Tie Services..Just thought I would introduce myself aga...
28/08/2026

Hey there! 👋 I’m Leah, the face behind Leah’s Lactation & Tongue Tie Services..

Just thought I would introduce myself again as I have a lot more followers since launching the business earlier this year and I always think its nice to see who will be turning up on your doorstep.

As a mum to three amazing girls, I know just how beautiful—and completely overwhelming—the postpartum journey can be. Feeding your baby shouldn't feel like a constant battle, and you don’t have to figure it out alone.

​A little more about me when I’m not supporting families:
☕️ Fuelled by: Unreasonable amounts of coffee.
🏃‍♀️ In my element: Running, wild swimming, and being with my family.
🏊‍♀️ Fun Fact: I am also a swimming teacher for Turtle Tots.

​I’m deeply passionate about postnatal care and giving parents the compassionate, expert support they deserve. Whether you're navigating feeding challenges, suspect a tongue tie, or just need a safe space and an extra pair of hands, I’m here for you.

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Barnoldswick
BB186DH

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