ESZTER BOVE IBCLC & MAMA HAVEN BARNET

About

My name is Eszter. I have two children who are currently 14 and 9 years old.

My background is in primary teaching and educational psychology, which I ‘abandoned’ when my children were born, in order to be able to be a mother to them: my full time and most important job to date!

My mothering journey woke me up to the fact that many adults of childbearing age just never had the education and experience to be fully able to live, breathe and manage all that is involved in the biological and psychological implications of pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding (and otherwise nurturing a baby). I became a passionate advocate of informed choice in birth and breastfeeding /chest feeding.

This led me to work with one of the largest breastfeeding charity organisations of Great Britain in 2013. I have been volunteering thousands of hours ever since, to families of breastfed babies, especially the mother-baby dyad. These years of supporting families has led me to believe that you can only ever be successful at these life skills of nurturing a baby, if you have as much support around you as possible.

This support might take the shape of a loving partner, a close family, your neighbourhood, baby classes, breastfeeding drop ins, or social media, as well as all the professionals who advocate for your cause and help you achieve your goals. Your gut always tells you who these people are. I can help you find this ‘bubble’ or ‘village’ before your precious baby is here and I will try to become a small part of what provides the best possible support for YOUR needs.

After many years of practice I decided to take my knowledge and qualification to the next level, so I have qualified as an IBCLC.

I also offer baby massage classes in various locations, please click here to find out more.

In addition, if you are North London based, please check out my beautiful Mama Haven offering, with several collaborators: a warm and welcoming space to support all mothers, weekly, in person, in the first year of their parenting life (starting in late pregnancy if you wish).

Transition into motherhood (matrescence) is ONE of the most profound transitions one can experience through life. It should not be experienced alone. I pride myself in having built a community that is nurturing, supportive and safe for holding ALL the emotions and questions that new motherhood throws up.

Come and try it yourself!