On Monday 26th June, Carmelle Gentle IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultants) and Founder of the Tongue Tie Academy in London, will deliver a two-hour workshop to 70 professionals supporting families on the Isle of Wight with infant feeding.
Carmelle is a practising midwife based in South London and industry leader in the field of infant feeding, specialising in tongue tie and oral dysfunction.
A rare chance to work directly with Carmelle
Isle of Wight professionals coming into contact with families feeding babies will benefit from a rare chance to work directly with Carmelle, advancing their understanding and knowledge in an area that commonly impacts the physical and mental wellbeing of babies and parents.
The workshop is facilitated and hosted by The Birth Hub, a new community focused venture supporting families through parenthood, and the team is delighted to have attracted this level of expertise to the Island.
Wilkins: Collaborative and reflective educational space
Heather Wilkins, Antenatal Educator and Co-Founder, of The Birth Hub, says,
“When Sleep Consultant Emily Kelly from Snoozy Sleep approached us with an opportunity to bring Carmelle to the Island, we were extremely excited and delighted to work with her to facilitate this visit and sponsor tickets for the public and charity sectors.
“We have followed Carmelle’s work for some time and are often connecting with families who have travelled with their babies to her London clinic.
“We are extremely pleased to be attracting nearly 70 Island and south coast professionals across the public and private sectors who will come together in this collaborative and reflective educational space.
“We hope this is the start of a longer-term relationship with Carmelle so that more Island families have the opportunity to work with her, and to continue an ongoing learning space for our Island professionals.”
Learn from the latest research
Health Visitors, Midwives, Lactation Consultants, Breastfeeding Peer Supporters, Chiropractors and charities supporting new families in the community will be in attendance.
They will have the opportunity to learn from the latest research surrounding tongue tie and oral dysfunction, which can have severe knock-on effects for babies and parents in terms of their physical and mental health.
Live case study
A live case study will demonstrate the subtle signs and symptoms presenting in babies having difficulty feeding, and outline how professionals can best support these families within their specific roles.
Gentle: It is an honour
Carmelle Gentle, IBCLC, Hayhouse author, international speaker and educator, says,
“I am excited to make this trip to the Isle of Wight and to meet so many professionals already providing valuable support to families and their babies.
“It is an honour to create collaborative spaces that can help bridge the gap between NHS services and private practice.”
Professionals will come away with an enhanced knowledge and understanding of complex feeding issues, along with tools to implement according to their scope of practice.
Kelly: Bridging the gap
Emily Kelly, Infant Sleep Consultant at Snoozy Sleep, says,
“Tongue tie is an issue that is impacting not just feeding, but sleep, and the overall health and well-being of babies and their parents. The world of infant feeding is multi-faceted and complex, and there are so many other intricate variables that come into play when supporting families on their feeding journeys, whether breast or bottle.
“This multi-factorial, holistic, 360 approach is currently what is missing for many families, and creates the gap between the public and private services, which is what Carmelle is trying to bridge with her progressive and forward thinking approach.
“Through this workshop we hope we can unify as professionals under the same goal of wanting to provide the best possible care we can to the families we reach, enabling them to have more positive journeys into parenthood.”
Dove: A leading expert and well respected professional
Chloe Dove, Women’s Health Physio and Co-Founder of The Birth Hub, says:
“Improving collaboration and mutual learning from both public and private services is a vital endeavour to further increase the standard of care offered to Island families with regards to infant feeding and tongue tie.
“Carmelle is a leading expert and well respected professional in the field of tongue tie and we feel incredibly privileged to have her visit the Island and share her expert knowledge.
“As a clinician, it is crucial to approach learning with an open mind, being receptive to new ways of working whilst staying within the scope of practise.
“Through this collective effort, we can ensure that every family receives the best possible care, offering a nurturing environment that strengthens connections and promotes wellbeing of both parents and their little ones.”
The Birth Hub
The Birth Hub aims to make its collective perinatal services available across a wider demographic with a focus on supporting vulnerable and minority groups on the Island.
It welcomes the connections already made with charities and public sector services already serving Island families.
Where and when
The workshop will take place on Monday 26th June, 1pm – 3.30pm at the Salvation Army on Pyle Street in Newport.
With thanks to the Salvation Army for their kind donation of their venue for this event.
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News shared by Heather in her own words. Ed
