Dr Amy Powles is a GP with a special interest in breastfeeding medicine and paediatrics and is currently working towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

Amy’s passion is in helping mums and babies to breastfeed. She is available to help when mum and baby are having difficulties with feeding that require a medical assessment. Dr Powles is available to see women with:

• Medical, surgical or mental health challenges that can impact breastfeeding such as diabetes, PCOS, pituitary disease, previous breast/nipple surgery, current anxiety or depression, postpartum haemorrhage.
• Complicated breastfeeding issues: recurrent mastitis, chronic nipple wounds, breast abscess, ongoing oversupply.
• Infant breastfeeding issues: growth faltering, breast refusal, unsettled babies, sucking problems, assessment of ankyloglossia (tongue tie), concerns about medical conditions such as reflux or laryngomalacia affecting feeding.