Emma Pickett

After a career as a Deputy Headteacher in central London, Emma trained with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, qualifying as a breastfeeding counsellor with them in 2007. Emma qualified as a Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2011. She has supported families at groups in North London for 18 years as a volunteer and answers calls on the national breastfeeding helpline. Her book, You've Got It In You: a positive guide to breastfeeding was followed by The Breast Book: a puberty guide with a difference: it's the when, why and how of breasts ( published by Pinter and Martin). She then published, Supporting breastfeeding past the first six months and beyond and Supporting the transition from breastfeeding with Jessica Kingsley Press. She blogs at www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com. She has two children and lives in London. You can find her on Twitter as @makesmilk and on Instagram as @emmapickettibclc. You can find her podcast Makes Milk with Emma Pickett wherever you get your podcasts.