Professional Information

An overview of my qualifications, professional standards and the scope of my breastfeeding support.

Laura Goodall

FEDANT Registration No 13950

I am a FEDANT registered Breastfeeding Counsellor. 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 and Training

  • MBChB | University of Manchester Medical School, 2011

  • Breastfeeding Counsellor Training | Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM), 2021

  • OCN Level 4 Award in Tongue Tie and Infant Feeding | Babyem, 2019

  • Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) in Coaching and Mentoring | University of Marjon, 2026

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.

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