About Me

I’m Laura Goodall, a Breastfeeding Counsellor in Plymouth offering gentle, non-judgemental feeding support tailored to you and your baby.

Shortly after qualifying as a doctor in 2011, I became a mother to my daughter and son, now 12 and 10. Breastfeeding my own children opened my eyes to just how overwhelming the challenges, decisions and expectations around feeding can feel during early motherhood.

This transition into motherhood, often called matrescence, is one of the most significant changes a woman can experience. It’s a time that deserves compassionate and informed care, and that belief has shaped the work I do today.

In 2017, I trained as a breastfeeding peer supporter and began volunteering at my local Latch-On group giving infant feeding support in Plymouth. I later trained as a Breastfeeding Counsellor, giving mothers breastfeeding support through the National Breastfeeding Helpline, and also completed the OCN Level 4 Tongue Tie and Infant Feeding qualification.

I now have almost ten years’ experience supporting new mothers with infant feeding. I am registered with the Federation of Antenatal Educators and have also trained in advanced coaching and mentoring techniques.

My approach combines evidence-informed, practical feeding help with emotional support and time for you to feel understood. I aim to help you to navigate feeding your baby in a way that centres you as a mother, aligns with your values and goals, and is free from judgement or unrealistic expectations.

Whether you need help with latching, painful breastfeeding, low milk supply, combination feeding, or simply a safe and supportive space to talk through your feeding journey, I would love to work with you. I offer local home visits in Plymouth, as well as online and telephone feeding support.

I’ve learnt that many breastfeeding challenges can often be improved with compassionate, skilled breastfeeding support. By giving you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence to breastfeed in a way that works for you, I hope to empower you to breastfeed your way.

Laura Goodall

FEDANT Registration No 13950

Laura Goodall is a FEDANT-registered Breastfeeding Counsellor providing breastfeeding support in Plymouth and online.

FEDANT is the national regulator in the antenatal and postnatal sector. As a FEDANT Registered professional, you can be assured that I adhere to rigorous standards of education and practice, demonstrating my commitment to excellence when guiding you through the exciting journey of pregnancy, childbirth and beyond.

I hold appropriate:

Public Liability Insurance
Professional Indemnity Insurance

Qualifications, Training and Registration

I also have almost ten years experience supporting new mothers with infant feeding through peer support and helpline work.

Scope of Support

I provide non-medical breastfeeding and infant feeding support, guidance and education.

My role may include:

Emotional and practical breastfeeding support
Exploring feeding challenges and strategies
Support with positioning and attachment
Information to help parents make informed feeding decisions
Guidance tailored to your individual goals and circumstances

Following sessions, you will receive a written summary including any suggested strategies or agreed action points.

Important Information About My Role

While I have a professional medical background, I do not provide medical care or clinical services within this role.

This service does not include:

Medical advice or medication advice
Diagnosis of medical or feeding conditions
Prescribing treatment or medical intervention
Clinical interpretation of test results or medical data
Individualised medical feeding plans
Replacement for care provided by your GP, midwife, health visitor, infant feeding team, lactation consultant or other healthcare professional

I do not work with:

Premature babies
Babies with significant medical needs
Families where there are safeguarding concerns requiring specialist services

Where appropriate, I may encourage you to seek additional support from your healthcare team or a specialist feeding professional.

Parents remain responsible for decisions regarding their own and their baby’s care.

By engaging with this service, you acknowledge and accept the nature and limits of the support provided.

My aim is always to provide safe, compassionate and evidence-informed support within my professional scope, while encouraging appropriate medical input where needed.