Sharon Trotter RN RM BSc

Midwife, Mother, published Author of ‘Breastfeeding: the essential guide’ and Founder of TIPS Ltd.

As well as my passion for breastfeeding (see the TIPS editorial in the breastfeeding section) my other interest has been to look into neonatal skincare and cordcare. To this end I have spent years researching and writing about these subjects and have been published in various professional journals (Trotter 2002a, 2002b, 2003,2004 and 2006). My proposed new guidelines are now policy within my local NHS organisation and I will continue to spread the word to parents and healthcare professionals throughout the UK and beyond. All my work is available to read online at www.sharontrotter.org.uk

Obviously a duck is synonymous with bathing, which is why I chose him as my logo. Although breastfeeding and neonatal skincare are serious subjects, it is vital for me to add an element of humour in everything I do! ‘Trotters Independent’ has a certain ring about it, I think you will agree, and the duck gives it an extra fun factor!

I will continue to keep my professional website, www.sharontrotter.org.uk online, as I intend to write about other subjects in the future and I want my work to be easily accessible to parents and professionals. All my work is evidence-based and where possible will be fully referenced. Since returning to University I am acutely aware of the importance of this and it means my work is aimed at professionals as well as parents.

For more information about Sharon’s work go to www.tipslimited.com

References:

• Trotter S (2002a) Skincare for newborn: exploring the potential harm of manufactured products. RCM Midwives Journal 5(11): 376-8
• Trotter S (2002b) Skincare: Is less more? Scottish Nurse 7 (11): 26-28
• Trotter S (2003) Management of the umbilical cord-a guide to best care. RCM Midwives Journal 6(7): 308-11
• Trotter S (2004) Care of the newborn: proposed new guidelines. British Journal of Midwifery 12 (3): 152-7
• Trotter S (2006). Neonatal skincare- why change is vital. RCM Midwives Journal, 9(4):134-8.

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