The Breast Help

Harriet Blannin-Ferguson

Registered Midwife, IBCLC Lactation Consultant, Grad. Cert. Child and Family Health, Sleep Consultant, Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist

Services Overview

  • Support with feeding challenges — whether you’re breastfeeding, combination feeding, or bottle feeding.

    This may include:

    • painful or difficult feeds

    • latch and positioning support

    • low milk supply concerns

    • pumping guidance and optimisation

    • mixed feeding and transitions

    A calm, practical approach to help feeding feel more manageable.

  • Support for babies who feel hard to settle, wake frequently, or seem unsettled.

    This includes:

    • understanding normal infant sleep

    • reducing evening fussiness and “witching hours”

    • exploring feeding–sleep connections

    • supporting day/night rhythm

    No rigid routines or sleep training — just responsive, evidence-informed support.

  • Assessment of how your baby is feeding — not just how it looks, but how it functions.

    This may include:

    • suck coordination and efficiency

    • tongue tie considerations and support pathways

    • oral tension and movement patterns

    • pre- and post-release support

    • Dummy and thumb-sucking cessation support for older children

    Looking at feeding through a functional, whole-baby lens.

  • Support for the transition into early parenthood — when everything can feel uncertain.

    This includes:

    • understanding newborn behaviour

    • confidence building for new parents

    • navigating conflicting advice

    • practical, real-life strategies

    Because sometimes you just need someone to talk it through with.

  • Preparation for feeding, sleep and early parenting before your baby arrives.

    This may include:

    • what to expect in the early days

    • realistic feeding expectations

    • setting up for pumping or mixed feeding

    • preparing for common challenges

    Helping you feel informed, not overwhelmed.

Work With harriet
Work With harriet

Hi, I’m Harriet.

I’m a registered midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Child and Family Health Practitioner, Sleep Consultant and Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist.

I’ve worked in midwifery since 2009, supporting families through pregnancy, feeding, sleep and the early parenting transition — across hospital, community and home-visiting settings.

I created The Breast Help in 2021 following the birth of my third baby to offer something many families are searching for:

Calm, practical, evidence-informed support — without guilt, pressure or perfection.

My work focuses on helping you understand your baby as a whole.

Because feeding, sleep and behaviour aren’t separate — they’re deeply connected.

Whether you’re navigating feeding challenges, unsettled sleep, or simply feeling unsure about what’s normal…

You don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Contact Harriet