About
Cove Lactation
Meet Ceridwen
I’m Ceridwen, a certified lactation counselor and the creator of Cove Lactation. I support families throughout Grand Cayman with compassionate in-person breastfeeding support in the comfort of your own home.
When I had my son, breastfeeding was the thing I was most excited about. But after he was born, we spent months struggling to make breastfeeding work. Eventually we found the right support, and everything started to click.
Cove Lactation is my way of passing that support on - because no one should have to struggle alone with feeding their baby.
I believe lactation support should be individualized, non-judgemental, and focused on helping each family find what works for them.
My Approach
to breastfeeding support
Every mother-baby dyad’s needs are unique.
Sometimes all you need is a slightly different angle, a pillow tucked just so, and space to process the overwhelming (but joyous) transition to life as a new family.
Other situations require more time, support, and troubleshooting. Whatever you need, I’m here to help. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
My approach is to listen first, understand what’s happening for you and your baby, and then work with you to find practical solutions.
I don’t believe there is one right way to breastfeed. My goal is never to tell you what you should do - it’s to give you the information and support you need to make informed choices for your family.
Qualifications & Training
Lactation counseling
Lactation Counselor
Childbirth International
Postpartum doula
Certified Postpartum Doula
Childbirth International
Sleep
SIDS and Safer Sleep for Babies course
The Lullaby Trust
Gentle Sleep Practitioner
BabyEm
Mental health & counselling
BSc(Hons) Open (mental health & counselling focus)
The Open University
Perinatal Mental Health training
eIntegrity/NHS
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
CPCAB
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
CPCAB
Mental Health First Aider
MHFA England®
Suicide Awareness training
Zero Suicide Alliance
Nutrition
Postpartum Recovery & Nutrient Repletion
Women’s Health Nutrition Academy
Nutrition for Breastfeeding
Women’s Health Nutrition Academy
Nutrition for Maternal Mental Health
Women’s Health Nutrition Academy
Wellness
Certified yoga teacher (200hr)
Yoga London
Reiki levels 1 & 2
Cotswold Academy
Safety & safeguarding
Pediatric first aid, CPR & AED
National Safety Council
Stewards of Children training
Darkness to Light
Why
I do this
Breastfeeding felt like the center of my world with my baby. But it wasn’t always easy.
After my son was born, I struggled with a number of breastfeeding challenges, from months of painful feeding, to an undiagnosed tongue tie, oversupply, engorgement, plugged ducts, nipple dermatitis, and even postpartum depression & anxiety.
I became passionate about supporting other mothers, to help them avoid the challenges I faced. I knew moms in Cayman needed skilled, in-person breastfeeding support in the comfort of their own homes, so I trained as a lactation counselor with the goal of helping families feel supported in their breastfeeding journeys - from pregnancy through to as long as their little ones continued nursing.
Beyond 1:1 lactation support, I also believe in the importance of community support for breastfeeding. In 2024 I helped to set up Milk Bar, a weekly infant feeding support group where moms can build community with other mothers in the same season of life, and have easy access to infant feeding support professionals.
I also volunteer with the Cayman Islands Breastfeeding Support Group. I help to organize their annual Cayman Islands Breastfeeding Conference each year, so that all kinds of healthcare professionals in Cayman can build their breastfeeding support skills.
Supporting families in Cayman
Cove Lactation provides in-person breastfeeding and lactation support to families throughout Grand Cayman. Being able to meet families in the comfort of their own homes is an important part of the support I offer.
how I can help?
Let’s chat! Submit a contact form, or send me a message on WhatsApp.