GOLD Speakers

Anna Le Grange, BSc, RN, IBCLC

• Speaker Type: Infant Development and Breastfeeding: The Body–Brain Connection Lecture Pack
• Country: South Africa

Biography:

Anna Le Grange is an IBCLC, Positive Psychologist, Registered Paediatric Nurse, Mindfulness teacher and Author. She has worked with new families for 25 years in a variety of clinical and community settings. Anna brings her passion for psychology, neuroscience and mindfulness into her lactation support work and teaches parents and professionals how they incorporate emotional well-being tools into their own lactation practice.

Mother to 3 children, Anna breastfed her 3rd child following breast reduction surgery and experienced first-hand, the emotional challenges that so often relate to infant feeding complexities. She used her personal experiences alongside mindfulness and lactation knowledge, to create a toolbox of techniques for breastfeeding families, which she includes in her courses and book, The Mindful Breastfeeding Book. Anna believes whole-heartedly in prioritising calm and connection within our breastfeeding support practices, both for our clients and ourselves.

Anna lives in Cape Town, South Africa since moving from the UK in 2022 with her husband & 3 children. In her spare time she loves beach walks with her dogs, yoga and family get-togethers.