Talks/Workshops
10.30 am Laura Irvine - Beyond Nutrition – Feeding Soul, Developing Spirit
Laura Irvine is a Biodynamic Practitioner, Fellow of the Biodynamic Institute of Medicine, Psychology graduate and mother. She will be talking about the universal natural lessons we can all take from breastfeeding into any nurturing relationship. Adding to attachment parenting understandings, such as baby
-carrying, she will talk about how to allow biodynamic phenomena. For anyone interested in imbuing an esoteric healing ambience into breastfeeding and life. Parents and expectant parents whatever their feeding decisions and maybe even food professionals thinking about 'service' ethos.
11 am April Whincop - Preparing for breastfeeding, a workshop for expectant parents
The workshop will look at what's important to be aware of so that
* baby's enabled to breastfeed
* nipple pain is minimized
* milk production is protected
* 'red flags' are avoided. April has been working alongside new breastfeeding mothers for 21 years and has been a Lactation Consultant since 2001, re-certifying twice in that time. Since 2008, April has worked for Barnardo's, setting up the Bristol Breastfeeding Support Service which she co-ordinates with Sandra Tanner in both Bristol and South Gloucestershire. April also offers a Breastfeeding Problem Clinic for Bristol City Council Public Health. Her priority remains enabling as many mothers and babies to breastfeed as possible!
12 o'clock Kate Evan's author of the 'Food of Love'
Stands will be present of the day
Born - Natural baby store and provider of baby friendly products including nursing bras, breast pumps and slings. Born also offers a breast pump hire service. Co-ordinator of the free breastfeeding bra for all teen mums project with Bristol PCT. Carry Me Slings - local independent infant carrying consultant available for sling and carrier demonstrations, hire, safety advice and information. Enquire about the possibilities of feeding in a sling, the benefits to parents/infants through extended skin to skin and becoming hands free to get on with daily tasks. The Family Practice
The Health Hub
Kate Battersby Independent Breastfeeding Consultant
Juno Parenting Magazine
JUNO is a natural parenting magazine that inspires and supports families through its range of features, columns and artwork. The editorial is broad, covering all aspects of family life for all ages. JUNO is loved by many readers for its articles that share personal experiences and reflections, and for the beautiful and striking images and illustrations from a range of artists. JUNO offers fresh perspectives in this fast-paced technological world, creating a non-judgemental community for those who are keen to follow “a natural approach to family life”. There are columns on home-education, empowered birth, teens and nutrition; interviews, craft and recipe ideas and a mix of features that can help readers make informed choices as they journey through the challenges of parenting. www.junomagazine.com and as a digital edition.
