Bex has over 9 years of experience and has been working with breastfeeding mothers since 2013. Of which 8 years have been supporting mothers and babies within community-based settings as a volunteer as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. Since August 2017 Bex has been working in a paid Breastfeeding Support role in London. In November 2019 Bex started volunteering for a Breastfeeding Charity. Bex is also a mother of two boys who were breastfed with all its ups and downs (you can read the story of breastfeeding her first son here. April 2022 Bex moved to a Ward Based Location Consultant role part-time in Kent. July 2021 Bex became an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)
In July 2014 Bex studied a Breastfeeding Specialist Course that is LEAARC Approved (The Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee) Receiving her Diploma in July 2018.
November 2019 Bex became an accredited Breastfeeding Counsellor and has insurance to cover all private practice.
Bex has also completed 2 day UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative training. Within 3 different NHS trusts 2022, 2021 and 2017-19
For the past three years Bex has also attended quarterly workshops as a form of supervision called Reflecting in the Art of Lactation Practice.
As from January 2021 I can also support in a clinic space in either Gravesend or Meopham. This space is Covid-19 Secure and free car parking is available on site.
I offer antenatal support and breastfeeding education before the baby is born. I have experience in preparing mothers for their breastfeeding journey when they have complications in pregnancy and they know or are preparing for induction of labour or an elective caesarean.
I have experience in working with mothers who have gestational diabetes, type 1 diabetes, preeclampsia, placenta praevia, Obstetric cholestasis (OC) also known as Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) also mothers who are preparing for Vaginal Birth After Caesarean (VBAC).
I have experience of working with first-time mothers through to mothers who have delivered their 11th baby who has all asked for my services.
I do not wish to bore you with all my qualifications and study days, but if you are anything like me you like to do your research and know the background of the person you will be working with.
My background is Early Years, I have taught in Colleges and for The Open University. I have also freelanced for a number of early years training companies.
I would also like to share with you that I do have a learning bug and I am always adding to my skills and knowledge as life is one big learning journey. I am dyslexic and learn does not come easy but I have the bug! I am a lifelong learner I am that definition!
In reverse chronological order and happy to elaborate in communications;
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain, Virtual Conference 2021, Knowledge|Connection|Inspiration, 11th -12th June 2021
International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners (IBCLE), International Board of Lactation Consultant Exam (IBCLE), 6th May 2021
Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative, Virtual Conference 2020, 18th November 2020
Human Biology, Sophia Online, January -March 2020
Give Birth Like a Feminist, Milli Hill, Read, February 2020
Basic Life Support, NHS, January 2020
La Leche League International, LLL Leader, Accredited Breastfeeding Counselor November 2019
Raising Boys, Steve Biddulph, Read, October 2019
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Awareness Training, Institute of Health Visiting, NHS, Half Day 10 October 2019
Wendy Jones, Community Pharmacist – Breastfeeding and Drugs, Talk, September 2019
Day 2 Baby-Friendly Training, NHS, September 2019
Freedom Fertility Formula Specialist Certificate Accreditation, April 2019
Deborah Robertson IBCLC Breastfeeding Specialist: Reflecting upon the art of lactation practice –Lactation Supervision
Sat 13th Apr 2019 – Workshop E: ‘Emergency’
Sat 20th July 2019 – Workshop F: ‘Women’
Sat 19th Oct 2019 – Workshop G: ‘Response’
Sat 18th Jan 2020 – Workshop H: ‘Relationships’
iHV Nutrition Half-day January 2019
Solihull Approach, NHS, 2 Day Foundation Training, November 2018
Transforming Birthing Culture- 3 Birth Awareness 3 Step Rewind Technique Training, 2 days, July 2018
Breastfeeding Specialist Diploma, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). Diploma completed, June 2018
iHV Perinatal Mental Health Half Day May 2018
Freedom Fertility Formula Face to Face Study Day Training May 2018
Deborah Robertson IBCLC Breastfeeding Specialist: Reflecting upon the art of lactation practice –Lactation Supervision
Sat 20th Jan 2018 – Workshop A: ‘Emotion’
Sat 21st Apr 2018 – Workshop B: ‘Motivation’
Sat 21st July 2018 – Workshop C: ‘Family’
Sat 20th Oct 2018 – Workshop D: ‘Attention’
Freedom Fertility Formula Online Training January – May 2018
Infant Feeding: Policies, Politics, and Best Practice, The Royal Society of Medicine, Full day 15th March 2018
Day 1 Baby-Friendly Training, NHS, February 2018
Safeguarding Adults eLearning, NHS, 20th January 2018
Basic Life Support, NHS, 11th January 2018
Information Governance, NHS, 17 January 2018
Infection Control eLearning, NHS, 2nd January 2018
Fire Safety Awareness eLearning, NHS, 2nd January 2018
Equality & Human Rights eLearning, NHS, 2nd January 2018
Conflict Resolution eLearning, NHS, 2nd January 2018
Human Factors in Childbirth Study Day, NHS, 30th October 2017
Safeguarding Children Level 2, eLearning, NHS, 13th September 2017
Rio for new starters, NHS, 9th September 2017
Closing the Bones with abdominal massage, May 2017
Mindful Rebozo, May 2017
The Wise Hippo Study Day, May 2017
Aromatherapy for Childbirth, fully accredited by The Royal College of Midwives. December 2016
The Wise Hippo Pod Meet, November 2016
Babywearing Peer Supporter, School of Babywearing, Level 2 TQUK June 2016
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). JUNE 2016: #6 Mock Lactation Consultant Exam and Revision Strategies
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). MAY 2016:#12 Breastfeeding and Food
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). APR 2016: #11 Breastfeeding Clinics and Consultations
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). MAR 2016:#9 Breastfeeding Peer Support: Realising Potential & Avoiding Pitfalls
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). FEB 2016: #8 Ethical Issues in Lactation
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). JAN 2016: #7 Facilitating Fantastic Breastfeeding Groups and Classes
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). DEC 2015: #5 Breastfeeding in Difficult Circumstances
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). NOV 2015: #4 Skills for Counselling the Breastfeeding Mother
The Wise Hippo Pod Meet, November 2015
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). SEPT 2015: #2 Parenting Philosophies & Relationships Impacting Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). AUG 2015: #1 Troubleshooting Positioning and Attachment Problems
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). OCT 2015: #3 Challenges of Breastfeeding Beyond the Newborn Period
Breastfeeding Specialist Course, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC). JULY 2015: #10 Exploring the Idea of Becoming a Lactation Consultant /Breastfeeding Specialist
Breastfeeding Specialist Course July 2015-June 2016, Course approval by Lactation Education Accreditation and Approval Review Committee (LEAARC).
The Wise Hippo Pod Meet, November 2014
The Wise Hippo Training, The Hypnosis Foundation Module, The Birth Foundation Module, The Wise Hippo Birthing Instructor (Hypnobirthing) The Wise Hippo Birthing Instructor training is fully accredited by The Royal College of Midwives and FEDANT. April-June 2014
Learning & Skills Improvement Services Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment in FE 2103 & Safeguarding in FE 2013
Outdoor Forest School First Aid 16 Hour Course HSE Recognised April 2012
Paediatric First Aid 10 December 2011
PADI, Open Water Scuba Diver 2010, Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver 2011, Nitrox Diver 2011
The Open University, Master in Education (M. Ed) 2010-July 2013, E807 Child and Young Peoples Worlds, ED841 Understanding Children’s Development and Learning, E891 Educational Enquiry
The University of Warwick, Open Studies Certificate for Practitioners, In 14-19 Vocational Learning 2007
CACHE Professional Development, A1 Awarding in Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods 2003
The University of Greenwich, Breastfeeding Peer Support, PSB clinical & educational breastfeeding programmes June-July 2014, Post Graduate Certificate in Education PGCE, Post Compulsory Education and Training PCET 2004-2006, BA HONS in Childhood Studies 2003, Higher National Diploma CARE (EARLY YEARS) 2000-2001, Higher National Certificate CARE (EARLY YEARS) 1998-2000.
North West Kent College BTEC National Diploma, Childhood Studies (Nursery Nursing)1996-1998
To contact Bex Hough
Email: bexhoughibclc@gmail.com
Telephone: 07929 035575