Louise Bicknell-
IBCLC Qualified Lactation Consulant & Tongue Tie practitioner
FeedinG Suppport For You and your baby
You Deserve Support That Actually Helps -- Specialist lactation consultancy and tongue tie care for families across East Sussex, and beyond.
Whether feeding is painful, your baby isn't gaining weight, or something just doesn't feel right, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I'm Louise Bicknell, an IBCLC lactation consultant and tongue tie practitioner, and I'm here to help.
Welcome to Infant Feeding Support
Feeding Shouldn't Hurt. And You Shouldn't Have to Struggle in Silence.
You were told feeding was a natural instinct. Nobody mentioned how hard it could be.
If you're dealing with nipple pain, a baby who won't latch, concerns about your milk supply, or a persistent feeling that something isn't quite right, you've come to the right place.
These are real problems, with real solutions. And with the right support at the right time, most feeding difficulties are entirely resolvable.
I bring over thirteen years of neonatal clinical experience, including more than a decade as a staff nurse in the Special Care Baby Unit at Conquest Hospital, Hastings, together with my IBCLC qualification and specialist tongue tie practitioner training.
That combination means you're getting not just warm, genuine support, but a level of clinical expertise that goes far beyond a standard feeding clinic.
I come to you. I listen to you.
And I work with you, not at you, to find solutions that fit your family, your baby, and your life.
My Services
How I Can Help
Every family's feeding journey is different. Some parents come to me in the early days with a niggling concern that something isn't quite right. Others arrive weeks into a struggle, exhausted and close to giving up.
Wherever you are in your journey, I offer a range of services designed to meet you there, with clinical expertise, genuine compassion, and a practical, no-judgement approach.
All of my services begin with a conversation. I listen first, always.
Home Visits
A comprehensive, in-home feeding assessment for families across East Sussex. I observe a full feed, carry out a thorough assessment, and put together a personalised care plan in the comfort of your own home, at your own pace.
Learn MoreZoom Consultation
Expert IBCLC support from wherever you are. Available to families anywhere in the UK and internationally, with flexible appointment times to fit around feeds, naps, and life in general.
Learn MoreTongue Ties
As a qualified tongue tie practitioner, I offer specialist assessment, diagnosis, and frenulotomy with full feeding support before and after the procedure. One specialist, one relationship, the complete pathway.
Learn MoreAntenatal
Give yourself the best possible start. A pre-birth consultation to build your knowledge, your confidence, and your plan before your baby arrives.
Learn MoreWhy choose me
All About
My journey into lactation support didn't happen overnight, it grew out of over thirteen years working as a staff nurse in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) at Conquest Hospital in Hastings.
- Clinical depth you can trustWith over thirteen years on a Special Care Baby Unit, I've supported feeding in some of the most complex and challenging circumstances imaginable. Whatever your situation, I've very likely seen something similar and I know how to help.
- A joined-up serviceI'm both an IBCLC and a tongue tie practitioner. That means I can assess, diagnose, divide, and support your feeding afterwards, without you needing to be referred between different specialists and start your story from scratch each time.
- In your home, on your termshere's a reason I come to you rather than asking you to come to me. Feeding is easier to assess, and easier to support, in the environment where it actually happens. You'll never feel rushed, judged, or like just another appointment.
- Honest, evidence-based careI'll always tell you what I genuinely find and what I genuinely recommend not what you want to hear, and not a one-size-fits-all answer. Your family deserves care that's tailored to you specifically, and that's what I provide.
- Available when you need itThe early weeks of a baby's life move fast, and feeding difficulties don't wait for a convenient slot. I offer flexible appointment times, including evenings, and I try to see families as quickly as possible especially when things are urgent.
Client Reviews
What My clients think
Here are just a few comments from happy families i have helped.
The breastfeeding support Louise provides is incredible. She combines extensive knowledge with genuine kindness and patience, making parents feel supported and empowered.
Alongside her excellent breastfeeding knowledge she has the added skills and experience to help establish breastfeeding with pre-term babies, offering calm, expert support to families navigating the unique challenges of premature birthLouise was a great support to me. She helped me through all of my worries and was super nice about it. She was very knowledgable and was able to answer all of my questions. I really recommend her
When it comes to breastfeeding support, you truly couldn't ask for a better companion on your journey than Louise. With her extensive knowledge and personal success story, you know you will be in very safe hands
She is caring, trustworthy and incredibly patient, always taking the time to ensure you feel supported, comfortable and confident as you navigate your journey