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Shami Shafi (IBCLC)
Tongue Tie Practitioner
Infant Feeding Specialist
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24/10/2026

Prepare don't panic!

At times like this, feeding specialists matter

My inbox has been brimming with stockpile question from parents because the guidance is generic when it comes to babies...3 days of pre made formula, nappies and wipes just isn't enough detail for some parents

Remember that guidance changes

This is NOT a replacement for official Government guidance that may be changing with time

If your baby is on specialist formula or diet, speak to your health professional

22/10/2026

..yes this is me...driving up and down the Midlands to bring the best feeding support and tongue tie services closer to you!

Cheshire, Staffordshire and Shropshire 💚

If you are seeing me for the first time, my name is Shami, I am a mum of 3 and I am an expert in my field of infant feeding. I spend my days as an IBCLC and tongue tie specialist, helping parents to feed their babies.

If this is your vibe...follow me!

21/10/2026

It has been a busy few weeks and as much as I try to remind myself to ask for reviews, I don't always remember. I do often wonder what the babies thought of my service though 🤣💚

21/10/2026

True story!

Link for courses in my bio!

20/10/2026

Eat what you like girls!

17/10/2026

Chances are, the food your gran, nan, aunt and mother cooked are actually perfectly fine (with a few tweaks of course) for your baby

Yes you can buy the jars and pouches and powders if you wish..but why would you feed your baby something that doesn't taste, feel or look like the rest of the meals at your family table?

Why spend money on "special" baby food when there are foods in your fridge or kitchen cupboard that are far more nutritious and suitable?

Maybe it is convenience, maybe it is easier for you because of other reasons..and that is ok. But it should never be as a result of marketing influences or not knowing or feeling confident in other ways of weaning your baby onto solid foods 💚

✅️ You deserve to know what is most affordable

✅️ You deserve to have options

✅️ You deserve an informed choice

✅️ You deserve access to support

And this is why I do what I do in Staffordshire, UK

My name is Shami, I am a mum of 3 working as an IBCLC and Tongue Tie Specialist. I have over a decade of experience as a Health Visitor and am still supporting parents with starting solids as they move through their feeding journey. Come along and join me over on my page!

Link for group sessions in bio

12/10/2026

Firstly, get yourself booked in with a feeding specialist, IBCLC, tongue tie specialist or paediatric osteopath before introducing any exercises

🚫 Do not attempt stretches without proper guidance from someone who is trained

🚫 Do not copy what you see online. Your baby is unique, individual assessment is vital

Figuring out the cause of your baby's difficulties is the first step to determining the course of action

Secondly ask for a demonstration of the stretch/exercises in person if these are recommended.

The guppy stretch is carried out by supporting your baby's upper body and neck while letting their head gently drop back using gravity.

Holding this pose for a few seconds at a time to begin with and then building up to a minute is more than enough of done a few times a day.

Useful in babies:

1. Who are struggling to relax their head back to latch
2. Who have a shallow latch
3. Who still seem "scrunched" and tense
4. Who can't seem to get their chin on skin

Gentle massage and therapy can help your baby if done correctly under supervision

This reel is for education and entertainment purposes and not a substitute for face to face clinical assessment or treatment with a trained professional. If you are worried about your baby, get in touch with a medical professional.

10/10/2026

Not primarily anyway!

It is not the tie that is causing weight issues, it is poor milk transfer or low milk supply that means your baby doesn't get enough milk SECONDARY to a tie!

So if you are a parent who is being refused a referral or assessment because your baby is gaining weight...question this!

Tongue tie can impact how the tongue works and some babies this is minimal, others moderate and for some babies they have very poor tongue function

This doesn't mean they can't feed or they will have weight gain issues

Babies and mothers often compensate for tongue tie and so weight gain is unaffected, this is NOT the same as the tongue tie isn't affecting feeding
.and if as a professional, you genuinely think that tongue tie isn't affecting the feeding, then ask yourself if you are trained in making that assessment, because too many babies are being refused onward referrals simply because their baby is gaining weight

08/10/2026

Okay maybe they weren't entirely 'unhinged' but I can tell you that I did absolutely FEEL unhinged at the time that these searches took place!

I felt at times like a real 💩 parent...like I wasn't doing enough, caring enough, loving enough, knowing enough...

But turns out, it is really normal to question yourself as a parent. Especially as a mother when your right brained thinking kicks in post partum.

And this is why, nothing you tell me (within reason ofc!) will cause me to judge you. Cheers to motherhood 💚

08/10/2026

Feeding to sleep is a biological norm, but if it is getting too much, it is okay for you to unlatch your baby 💚

Breastfeeding is a shared experience between you both and you matter too! So next time that you are nap trapped, holding in a wee or trying to not think about how thirsty you are and the only thing stopping you from doing what you need is a baby on the boob...it is okay to unlatch and do what you need.

Send this to someone who needs to hear it x

If you are worried about your baby's growth or feeding, contact your HV or speak to a health professional.

This reel is for educatiom purposes and does not replace face to face assessment or care planning

Address

Stafford Health And Wellbeing Centre
Stafford
ST163EB

Opening Hours

9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.thriveinfantfeeding.co.uk/, https://buymeacoffee.com/shamishafi

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