"I could not have been successful without her"

Since having my first baby 2 years ago and now my 2nd 7 months ago I have built up an amazing rapport with Health Visitor Nicol who supports breastfeeding mothers at lurgan Birthwise breastfeeding group.

She has supported me through a multitude of breastfeeding issues during both feeding journeys. I have never met anyone so experienced or passionate about breastfeeding, she is so approachable and kind. She always made me feel comfortable talking to her and during a particularly hard time with my most recent baby she was the person I needed to see each week at group for my mental health and reassurance also.

I could not have been successful without her. When she is not in the group it feels like the support network is just not the same, on the days I struggle or have a particular breastfeeding question I know she is the one to ask. I notice other people in the group asking for her when she isn’t there.

Her assessment and verbal support on positioning and latch is the best support I have ever received and many of my mum friends feel the same.

She really is an essential support to our group and we need her every single week we meet.