About Us
Paula O’Reilly
I became a midwife in 2006, and always had a passion for infant feeding. Having held NHS roles as a specialist midwife and an Infant Feeding Coordinator for over 10 years I have supported hundreds of families in their journeys, providing professional care and treating parents and babies with compassion and understanding.
My main areas of expertise include babies who have been born early or are small, weight loss or slow weight gain, tongue tie, low milk supply and breastfeeding after a difficult birth experience.
I have been an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) since 2012, and a tongue tie practitioner since 2017, and have provided care for all manner of challenges and situations. I have also spent time as a Lecturer in Midwifery, and still teach on a sessional basis, contributing to students’ learning about infant feeding to prepare them to be skilled midwives.
My approach is always individualised, evidence-based, and respectful. I believe in taking time, listening closely, and making sure you feel confident during every step of the process.
Registered Midwife: PIN 06F0956E
IBCLC: Certificate no 312-78892
Full membership of Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners
Full membership of Royal College of Midwives
Full membership of LCGB (Lactation Consultants of Great Britain)
Laura Thomas
During my midwifery training, I developed a passion for infant feeding, dedicating countless hours to supporting families – an experience that laid the foundation for my practice when I qualified as midwife in 2011. As a mother of three daughters, I’ve personally experienced the profound bond that breastfeeding fosters between mother and baby. I began my journey as a Specialist Infant Feeding Midwife six years ago. During this time, I also completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, which has enhanced my ability to teach and support both colleagues and mothers effectively.
My expertise has developed from listening to each mother’s unique pregnancy, labour and birth story, and adapting my practice to meet their individual needs and expectations with a non-judgmental and compassionate approach. I manage a range of infant feeding challenges on a daily basis, including latching problems, formula feeding problems, low milk supply, slow or faltering growth and colic and reflux. I am a competent and efficient tongue-tie practitioner and regularly run a clinic as part of my role as an NHS midwife. I am continually striving to develop my practice, and after months of study I have recently gained my IBCLC qualification.
IBCLC : Certificate no L-322408
Registered Midwife: PIN no 11G0970E
Full member of Royal College of Midwives
Full member of Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners
Full member of LCGB (Lactation Consultants of Great Britain)
What Our Clients Say
As first time parents they didn’t make you feel stupid for not knowing everything. They made us feel more informed. I also like the fact that if you chose not to have the division you would be part refunded- something not alot of places offer. Thanks Ladies!
Their knowledge in the field of babies, lactation, and feeding is truly exceptional. Every piece of advice they gave was thoughtful, evidence-based, and tailored specifically to my son’s needs. They didn’t just resolve the immediate issue — they also guided me through feeding support and even recommended other procedures he might benefit from, which showed how deeply they care about long-term wellbeing rather than quick fixes.
Most importantly, they have such a calming presence. Whenever I felt worried or unsure, they reassured me with kindness and confidence, and that emotional support meant the world during a stressful time. Their gentle approach with my son was beautiful to witness, and it was clear they treat every baby as if they were their own.
Their service is absolutely worth every penny we spent, and I am beyond grateful for everything they’ve done for our family. If you’re considering support for your baby, you truly could not be in better hands.
They booked us in within 24 hours which was great, they also came out to us in our own home. This made us and baby really comfortable. They brought all their equipment with them to carry out all the checks.
They were also very particular with hygiene and infection control. They washed their hands and used gloves, all equipment was sterlisied.
Would definitely recommend them to everyone!
Thank you for your knowledgeable support at short notice. I’m thrilled that I’ve been able to continue exclusively breastfeeding our baby and enjoy the unique special bond with our baby girl that this brings.
From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional clinical expertise and empathy. Her thorough assessment of our baby’s feeding difficulties and clear explanation of tongue-tie and its implications were both reassuring and informative. She created a calm and supportive environment, allowing us to feel confident in the decision-making process.
The frenulotomy procedure was carried out with professionalism and sensitivity. They ensured we were fully informed about the procedure, its risks and benefits, and post-procedure care. Her gentle approach and attention were deeply appreciated.
Paula was always very approachable and we were grateful for the positive impact this had on both our baby’s wellbeing and our overall feeding experience.
We felt fortunate to have had Paula as part of the team that provided us with such high-quality, person-centred care.
Why Parents Choose The Little Latch Company
Trusted Support for Families
- Qualified Midwives & Lactation Specialists
- Evidence-Based Advice
- Non-Judgemental Support
- Personalised Care Plans
- Tongue Tie Assessment & Treatment
- Breastfeeding & Bottle Feeding Expertise
- Follow-Up Support Available