About me
My name is Vicky Jordan and I am a Registered Nurse , International Board Certificated Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and Tongue-tie Practitioner operating in Kent & Medway. (I am listed with the NMC, IBCLE & ATP as Victoria).
I am not currently practicing tongue tie division whilst I consider CQC registration, I am still available to provide all other lactation support.
In 1998 I qualified as a nurse and for most of my career I have worked within the NHS. After the birth of my first daughter I became a La Leche League Leader (Breastfeeding Counsellor) in 2010, following on from my own breastfeeding experience. In 2012 - 2013 I undertook a specialist course that would later allow me to be eligible to take the IBCLC exam. In 2014, I undertook further specialist training at Southampton General Hospital for the division of tongue-tie (frenulotomy). This was under the supervision of Mr Mervyn Griffiths MCh FRCS & Jayne Threlfall RM IBCLC. I then set up in private practice to support mothers and babies with feeding problems associated with tongue-tie. In April 2016 I undertook and passed the exam to become an IBCLC.
My scope of practice is the division of tongue-tie, in babies under 6 months, where feeding difficulties are experienced by either the baby or their mother. I will only proceed if the baby has received prophylactic Vitamin K. I am a member of the Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners (ATP) and I have full indemnity insurance from the Medical Defence Union (MDU).
I am also a busy mother of two young children, whom I educate from home and I am an avid knitter and crocheter who also likes to dabble in other craft activities given the chance. In addition to my private practice, I continue to be involved with breastfeeding groups in my local area on a voluntary basis.
I donate 1.5% of my income to Nurture Project International. Nurture Project International believes that safe and supported motherhood is a human right. They are currently responding to the crisis, conflict, and disaster in Europe and the Middle East. To learn more about their work visit their website https://nurtureprojectinternational.org
I am not currently practicing tongue tie division whilst I consider CQC registration, I am still available to provide all other lactation support.
In 1998 I qualified as a nurse and for most of my career I have worked within the NHS. After the birth of my first daughter I became a La Leche League Leader (Breastfeeding Counsellor) in 2010, following on from my own breastfeeding experience. In 2012 - 2013 I undertook a specialist course that would later allow me to be eligible to take the IBCLC exam. In 2014, I undertook further specialist training at Southampton General Hospital for the division of tongue-tie (frenulotomy). This was under the supervision of Mr Mervyn Griffiths MCh FRCS & Jayne Threlfall RM IBCLC. I then set up in private practice to support mothers and babies with feeding problems associated with tongue-tie. In April 2016 I undertook and passed the exam to become an IBCLC.
My scope of practice is the division of tongue-tie, in babies under 6 months, where feeding difficulties are experienced by either the baby or their mother. I will only proceed if the baby has received prophylactic Vitamin K. I am a member of the Association of Tongue-tie Practitioners (ATP) and I have full indemnity insurance from the Medical Defence Union (MDU).
I am also a busy mother of two young children, whom I educate from home and I am an avid knitter and crocheter who also likes to dabble in other craft activities given the chance. In addition to my private practice, I continue to be involved with breastfeeding groups in my local area on a voluntary basis.
I donate 1.5% of my income to Nurture Project International. Nurture Project International believes that safe and supported motherhood is a human right. They are currently responding to the crisis, conflict, and disaster in Europe and the Middle East. To learn more about their work visit their website https://nurtureprojectinternational.org
What do I offer?
Following an initial consultation by telephone I can undertake:
To find out more about tongue-tie practitioners working in the UK
http://www.tongue-tie.org.uk
Personal objective
Supporting and giving information to women and their families to help them feel confident feeding their babies, undertaking frenulotomy if needed. I have a special interest in helping women to meet their personal breastfeeding goals.
Contact Details
Vicky Jordan
07593 454869
Email: tonguetieinkent@gmail.com
Following an initial consultation by telephone I can undertake:
- A full assessment of your baby's tongue function and ability to feed, in the comfort of your own home.
- If it is clinically indicated and you wish, I can also undertake the division procedure (frenulotomy)in your home during the same visit.
- I also provide home visits for personal breastfeeding support and information, unrelated to tongue-tie.
- Follow up via telephone and email is included.
To find out more about tongue-tie practitioners working in the UK
http://www.tongue-tie.org.uk
Personal objective
Supporting and giving information to women and their families to help them feel confident feeding their babies, undertaking frenulotomy if needed. I have a special interest in helping women to meet their personal breastfeeding goals.
Contact Details
Vicky Jordan
07593 454869
Email: tonguetieinkent@gmail.com
