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Gentle, experienced & unhurried support

Breastfeeding & Craniosacral therapy for families

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I’m Sherridan Stymest

A London based lactation consultant, who is also a biodynamic craniosacral therapist and a doula.

I’m very experienced in working holistically with families, helping you gain confidence and new skills .

I’ll listen to what matters to you, help explore your options and support you in your choices.

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I love to help new families negotiate this exciting and challenging time, by helping you to gain confidence and have a positive journey into parenthood…

…whatever path find you find yourself on.

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    Feeding Support

    Breast (chest) feeding is a learnt skill and takes time and practice. Many women find it challenging in the early weeks and need skilled support.

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    Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy

    This gentle treatment can help overcome transitions, as well as the stresses that pregnancy and birth can bring.

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    Birth Support

    Families choose to have a birth doula to help them have a positive experience during pregnancy and labour.

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What people who have worked with me say…

  • "I was truly at the end of my tether and you gave me SO much of your time. As a paediatric medical professional myself, I had tried everything and I didn’t know where to go next. Thank goodness I came to you."

    — Pascale

  • "I really cannot express enough in words how grateful I am to you; I am already enjoying breastfeeding far more than ever before!!! I didn't know it could be such a nice experience. Really life-changing day today."

    — Lisa & Mina

  • "Sherridan saved our breastfeeding journey. I wasn't even sure if I wanted to breastfeed in the first place but here we are 6 weeks later and we couldn't have done it without you!"

    — Zara & Mason

  • "I felt like you were a fairy godmother coming to save us! Since you left, we had a successful night of feeding. You literally saved us and we are so grateful and relieved he is now feeding."

    — Emily & Lachlan

  • "I don’t know what we would have done without Sherridan’s support in the early days with our premature twin girls. Her calm and reassuring presence and well timed advice has resulted in two exclusively breastfed, and happy babies as well as mumma! She’s the best."

    — Ally, Dave, Harper & Margot

  • "Our baby was born 2 months premature and I was having difficulty transitioning from expressing... Sherridan was extremely helpful, encouraging and kind at a very difficult time. We never felt rushed during home visits."

    — Ella and Rob

  • "The 'chin to boob' tip is a total game changer, makes it so simple. I really am so grateful of the care you gave to us all, especially little Jasmin."

    — Laura, Jean & Jas

  • "Every new mum needs a Sherridan. Her gentle, non-judgmental and empathetic way makes you feel reassured, calm and confident. We made so much progress in breastfeeding after only two hours with her and felt like we could achieve it all."

    — Claire & Ivy

  • "What a profound, beautiful and thought-provoking experience. Sonny has been pace feeding like an absolute champ. This helped me mentally as much as physically."

    — Rebecca, Dre & Sonny

  • "I was just now feeding Lea and she smiled at me while eating which reminded me why I love breastfeeding so much. I couldn’t have done it this time without you. You were so amazing at a difficult time."

    — Emma & Sam

  • "She has also done TWO poos since Tuesday!! A miracle. And feels heavier! Altogether healthier. And critically I feel so much happier and more confident. We are having more fun. So thank you!!!!!!!"

  • "We had a really successful weekend with Rory’s feeding! She managed 6 out of 8 feeds both days on the breast and was so much calmer and happier in general. We’re so pleased with the progress she’s made in such a short amount of time!"

    — Adelle, Stephen & Rory

  • "Freddie has fed happily and calmly ever since [the visit], and I feel like a huge weight has been lifted. I now feel relaxed and confident about what I’m doing and I’m not stuck constantly sterilising and expressing! Your guidance has helped me to feel more attentive and attuned to my baby."

    — Alice

  • "Sherridan was just amazing and really helped so much both physically and emotionally. This has been truly transformative for both Gracie and me."

    — Gabby

  • "She is now a very happy 6-month-old who is still being exclusively breastfed! We made a gradual transition from bottle/formula fed to fully breastfeeding. So grateful to have been able to enjoy all the benefits."

    — Nicola, Jessica & Phil

  • "I cannot tell you what a difference you have made to both Gracie and me. We have been having the most wonderful, tear-free feeds, so peaceful and long and relaxed. So happy-making!"

  • "You are an amazing teacher. It's really reassuring understanding our bodies know what they are doing we just need to trust them and use logic and instincts. I now feel so calm and well informed because of your course."

    — Hannika & Alex

  • "Your words, advice and expertise made me relax into the breastfeeding and got us into a settled place with it. It has been a joy to be honest... after such a rocky start."

    — Kirstie & Eliot

  • "I feel much more calmer after your consultation! That’s exactly what I needed—just to see and tell me that all is ok. Really happy I decided to meet you!!!"

    — Jurgita & Taurus

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