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@JohannahDarling
Pls RT & help mums get info they need about taking meds when
#breastfeeding
http://t.co/wX4rzaaPHh
http://t.co/c3Q21bnwIX
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Our fab pharmacist
@BfWendy
gets her MBE today 🎖🎉Recognising 20+yrs hard work supporting
#breastfeeding
. We'd love it if you could donate to help fund the
#drugsinbreastmilk
service: text BFNDIBM to 70085 to donate £3 (costs £3+std rate msg). More info:
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@vaguechera
@TristramHuntVA
@V_and_A
We would be happy to send a free Breastfeeding Friendly sticker that you could display in
@V_and_A
to show you welcome
#Breastfeeding
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Following concerned enquiries after the recent
@bbceastenders
storyline, this is a reminder that there are antidepressants which are safe to take while breastfeeding:
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‘Babies come into the world expecting connection, social interaction and emotional support. That’s what it means to be a human being.’
@suzannezeedyk
speaking at
#BfnConf20
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Today is
#BreastfeedingInPublicDay
💜
Seeing others breastfeeding is one of the best ways to help
#NormaliseBreastfeeding
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A network of 15 organisations, including
@BfN_UK
, today issued a joint statement calling on new govt to invest in public health by supporting & protecting
#breastfeeding
. Why not ask your local candidates for their thoughts? Read the statement here:
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It's World Breastfeeding Week! The theme for 2017 is working together to support
#breastfeeding
#WBW2017
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Breastmilk great example of sustainable local food - no packaging, factories or transport costs. Healthy for mum, baby & the planet
#earthhourUK
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When you're asked to cover up while breastfeeding...😂
#BreastfeedingInPublicDay
Photo credit: Melanie Dudley
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Scottish Breastfeeding Week - Day 7
World renowned artist Sam Bates aka Smug, created a magnificent mural in Greenock, with the aim to spark conversation & to normalise breast feeding in the communities.
Image credit:
@smugone
on Instagram
#SBW2023
#ScottishBreastfeedingWeek23
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Heading to church this
#Christmas
? Remember you have the right to
#breastfeed
in any public place - thank you to St James' church in NW6 for this poster showing your support! 🤱⛪️ More info on feeding in public here:
#festiveBFtips
#breastfeedingsupport
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Heading to church this morning? Remember you have the right to
#breastfeed
in any public place - thank you to St James' church in NW6 for this poster showing your support! 🤱⛪️ More info on feeding in public here:
#festiveBFtips
#breastfeedingsupport
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Today our pharmacist for our Drugs in Breastmilk information service, Wendy, is getting a personal award from the Prime Minister for volunteering! We are so proud of her!
#pointsoflight
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It's
#WorldEmojiDay
...who knew?! In any case, it's the perfect excuse to use the lovely
#breastfeeding
emoji all day long 🤱
#breastfeedingsupport
#normalisebreastfeeding
#emoji
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Wendy Jones, aka
@BfWendy
has been awarded an MBE for work as an expert pharmacist on drugs in breastmilk for the past 20+yrs. She wants to thank everyone who has been a part of her work 😊 Read more on our blog:
#breastfeedingsupport
#DontSayStopLookItUp
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It's World Breastfeeding Week 2023!
#WBW2023
aims to shine a spotlight on access to paid maternity & paternity leave to allow all parents to participate fully in childcare responsibilities & improve access to breastfeeding services for women inside and outside of the workplace.
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We're so proud that
@BfWendy
has been shortlisted for the
@MAMAawards
Breastfeeding Champion of the Year (individual) award! We have also been shortlisted for Breastfeeding Champion of the Year (team).
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Congrats to the amazing new group of volunteers at Fourth Valley Royal Hospital who just completed their helper training. We now have 27 volunteers operating on the postnatal ward, with over 250 mums receiving
#BFsupport
in the last 4 months.
@NHSForthValley
@NHSForthValley
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Ramadan Kareem!
#Ramadan
begins tomorrow. If you're
#breastfeeding
, you will still produce milk for your baby while fasting. However, the Quran exempts you from fasting if you prefer: &
Call
@NBHelpline
if you need further support.
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Study finds: "The odds of contracting COVID-19 were 12% lower among respondents who were breastfed when they were babies."
We agree with
@DrNShenker
that this only reinforces the need to improve
#breastfeedingsupport
, in order to improve long term health & also save NHS funds.
@UKBIOBANK
data just out - being breastfed protects against
#COVID19
. Reinforces the need to
#buildbackbetter
post-Covid to include better support for mother who want to breastfeed. So many ideas/talent waiting to be utilised -
@MattHancock
@PHE_uk
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"Tigers" is based on the true story of a former Nestlé salesman in Pakistan, taking on the industry with the help of
@IBFAN_GIFA
when he realises babies are dying as a result of his promotion of formula.
@BreastivalNI
is streaming the film on 6th Aug:
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“It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, so long as somebody loves you.” - Roald Dahl.
Just a reminder on
#RoaldDahlDay
that your children love you, even if you live in your PJs, haven't showered and are surviving on toast and chocolate. You're doing great ❤️ 🤱
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Happy
#InternationalMensDay
! Here's
@TheRock
representing all of the amazing dads (& grandads, brothers, uncles, friends...) out there & all you do to support your families.
#Breastfeeding
would be a whole lot harder without you - keep up the good work!
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We ❤️ this
#breastfeeding
statue at
@V_and_A
museum, sculpted by Dalou c.1873. It's wonderful to think that feeding a child can look identical almost 150 years later.
We'd love to hear about your favourite representations of breastfeeding in art - let us know below 🤱🎨🎭✒️🎶
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Do you have experience breastfeeding a toddler/pre-schooler?
Tell us about it! What are the best/most challenging parts?
#NormaliseBreastfeeding
#BreastfeedingBeyondBabyhood
#BreastfeedingToddlers
#NaturalTermWeaning
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In light of current events, we're sharing some info on infant feeding during emergencies:
Instead of donating formula (which can do more harm than good), we suggest giving money to a charity/aid org: try one of the IFE Core group:
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On
#InternationalWomensDay
2019, we're taking a moment to thank our amazing volunteers - a network of almost 1000 women who give up their time to support other women, and empower them to make informed choices for their families. You're all wonderful 💕
#breastfeedingsupport
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"Support for breastfeeding can mean someone to sit and help you latch your baby on – but it also means acceptance, a better environment to feed in, & investing in infrastructure to make it easier."
@Prof_AmyBrown
's guest blog on
#breastfeedingsupport
:
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This week,
@MHRAgovuk
launched the Safer Medicines in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Information Strategy. Developed by a consortium including BfN, the vision is to provide accurate & accessible healthcare info before/during pregnancy & breastfeeding:
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You may have seen
@DrHilaryJones
on
@GMB
today, incorrectly stating that
#breastfeeding
mothers should not "probably not" have the COVID-19 vaccine. Official guidance has been revised to advise that breastfeeding mothers *CAN* be vaccinated:
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Its
#WorldPharmacistDay
! The perfect opportunity to say thank you to
@BfWendy
& the dedicated pharmacist team providing information and support to more than 10,000 families and healthcare professionals each year. Thank you!🙏
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Breastfeeding provides a healthy, viable, non-polluting, non-resource intensive, sustainable, and natural source of nutrition
#earthhourUK
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1/2 While we applaud
@thismorning
for normalising
#breastfeeding
and offering their viewers support, we noticed that many of the tips given today were not evidence based and may not work for all mums, as well as being confusing if they conflict with information already given.
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As part of
#WBW2020
we are calling on the
#UKGovernment
to address the fragility of
#breastfeeding
support services during
#Covid19
. Read our joint statement ⬇️
#UKnews
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🏴 Scottish Breastfeeding Week 2022 🏴
Next week marks SBW 2022 - a chance to highlight the wonderful work being done in Scotland to support families and their little ones 🤱
#SBW2022
#ScottishBreastfeedingWeek22
#BreastfeedingFriendlyScotland
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Alex Davies-Jones MP: The House has been overwhelmingly supportive of my decision to continue breastfeeding via
@politicshome
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It's World Day of Human Milk Donation! Thank you to all
#HumanMilkDonors
and the 700 human milk banks around the world for making it possible!
#EveryDropMakesaDifference
@MilkBankChester
@MilkBankScot
@milkbankbristol
@MilkBanksEMBA
@heartsmilkbank
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Finding accurate info on
#infantfeeding
can be difficult, particularly when the source (& any commercial bias) is unclear.
@1stepsnutrition
have compiled a list of sources (including BfN) not funded by infant formula companies, who give unbiased info:
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We are delighted to have been asked by government to run an important pilot night-time breastfeeding helpline service in partnership with the
@assocbfmothers
We are now looking to recruit a Project Manager for the NBH @ Night.
#CharityJobs
#NBHAtNight
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#RamadanMubarak
! Ramadan begins tomorrow in the UK. While
#breastfeeding
, you can fast if you want to, but the Quran exempts you if you'd prefer. Read one Muslim mum's story here:
Need more info?
@NBHelpline
are standing by to offer support.
#Ramadan2021
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Black women are
#fivexmore
likely to die during pregnancy and after childbirth in the UK. We are committed to amplifying their voices for change. Today we gratefully share the story of Dr Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi, who has willingly shared her experience
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The force is strong in this one 😂 Happy Friday!
(Video originally posted to Instagram by
@chiefcookbottlewasher82
)
#breastfeeding
#mumskills
#welltrained
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Running a marathon is a pretty huge achievement. But running it at 8 months post-partum,
#breastfeeding
along the way? Amazing. Read about Hannah’s
@LondonMarathon
experience here:
Inspired? Sign up for
#MumsMilkRun
today! 🏃♀️
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Are you a UK-registered pharmacist, or do you know someone who is?
We're looking for volunteer pharmacists to assist with enquiries for our Drugs in Breastmilk information service. To express your interest in joining the team, please complete the form:
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There's a new report on UK obesity services by
@ObesityAPPG
We are disappointed there is no mention of how babies are fed. There is a wealth of evidence about the importance of breastfeeding, and the diff this can make to child & maternal obesity levels
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#WBW2020
kicks off on the 1st August🤱🏿🤱🏽
This year the focus is on the interconnected nature of people and the planet - highlighting sustainable solutions that benefit both. Find out more and help take action:
#WBW2020
#breastfeeding
#WABA
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Dr Wendy Jones
@BfWendy
will be co-presenting at our conference in Oct with her daughter Beth for the first time ever! Beth is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and between them they have a wealth of knowledge on breastfeeding and mental health.
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Since BfN formed in 1997, one of our main aims has been to empower women. We do this with the help of a network of almost 1000 women across the UK, giving time, energy & passion. Thank you to all you truly amazing women for everything you do 💕
#ChooseToChallenge
#IWD2021
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A handy reminder for the week ahead 🌡☀️
#breastfeeding
#breastfeedingsupport
#breastfeedingnetwork
#breastfeedingnetworkuk
#brelfie
#normalisebreastfeeding
#normalizebreastfeeding
#supportbreastfeeding
#breastmilk
#newbaby
#pregnancy
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#Breastfeeding
is about so much more than just food. In
#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
, we're sharing this roundup of research by
@babyfriendly
, showing a range of positive impacts of breastfeeding on child mental health & emotional wellbeing:
#babybrainfacts
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#bfconf17
breast milk is amazing-It has thousands of constituents & each mum makes her own unique milk which is diff every day!
@Mammals_Suck
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It's Scottish Breastfeeding Week!
#SBW2022
#ScottishBreastfeedingWeek22
#BeastfeedingFriendlyScotland
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Welcome to
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2021
!
This week we'll be bringing you lots of info on the theme of "Protect Breastfeeding: A Shared Responsibility".
Follow
@WABAsecretariat
for more!
#WBW2021
#WABA
#ProtectBreastfeeding
#SharedResponsibility
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Some beautiful photos that have been shared with us for World Breastfeeding in Public Day 💜
#WorldBreastfeedingInPublicDay
#PublicBreastfeeding
#KnowYourRights
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“It doesn't matter who you are or what you look like, so long as somebody loves you.” - Roald Dahl. A reminder on
#RoaldDahlDay
that your children love you, even if you live in PJs (or hospital pants like
@amyschumer
) haven't showered & live on toast. You're doing great ❤️🤱
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Whether your breastfeeding goal is one day, one week, one month, one year or more, our
@nbhelpline
is here to support you all the way. Non judgemental, mother centred, evidence based support & info, 7 days a week 9.30am-9.30pm on 0300 100 0212
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.
@Quilton
&
@C4Dispatches
are investigating infant formula marketing, & whether claims made are unbiased & scientifically proven. "The Great Formula Milk Scandal" airs Mon 18th March, 8pm, Ch4.
View previous episode, "Breastfeeding Uncovered", here:
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Around 1 in 5 enquiries to our
#DrugsInBreastmilk
service relate to mental health concerns.
The good news is, there are meds you can safely take while breastfeeding:
For further support, contact the
@NBHelpline
- you are not alone.
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Share your sleep related words of wisdom for new parents...
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Today, we're at the
@UNICEF_uk
Annual Baby Friendly Initiative Conference!
#UNICEFBabyFriendlyInitiative
#UNICEFConference
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This week is
#maternalMHmatters
week. Our Drugs in Breastmilk service supports mums who have a mental health issue and need to take medication, but want to breastfeed as well. Wendy Jones, our pharmacist for the service, explains what its all about.
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Excited to have the super talented
@holliepoetry
speaking at our virtual conference on the 24th October.
Information and booking:
Please do check out her remarkable work:
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#BlackBreastfeedingWeek2022
Today marks the start of
#BBW22
where the theme is 10 Years: A New Foundation.
Keep an eye on our socials across the week and make sure you are following the hashtags above for more info!
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What’s the best way to speak to children & young people about
#breastfeeding
?
Find out in a special session of our First Milk Matters course aimed at schools, colleges & early yrs settings.
Can be delivered online & is open to individuals or organisations:
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“Globally, most mothers are choosing to breastfeed, but many cannot breastfeed for as long as recommended, even when they want to because of major structural barriers.”
@TheLancet
#ProtectBreastfeeding
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Absolutely gorgeous photo of Kate Hudson on IG, taking time out at work to feed baby Rani. Lovely to see a mum in the public eye helping to
#normalisebreastfeeding
🤱
#breastfeeding
#breastfeedingsupport
#workingmum
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Conversation in the room about how lack of breastfeeding breaks at work is a health and safety risk. Risk of mastitis etc. But regardless of risk to health, all women should be entitled to breastfeed and work.
@MaternityAction
#appgifi
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Drugs in Breastmilk Service:Did you know that our volunteer pharmacists answered 2752 queries in the first 8 months of 2022? Incredible!
#BfNConf22
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Dr Wendy Jones MBE (
@BfWendy
) has spent over 20yrs concentrating, as a pharmacist & BfN supporter, on providing info on the safety of drugs in breastmilk.
Wendy is speaking today on the subject of changes to practice of drugs in breastfeeding in the last 23 years.
#BfNConf21
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This
#InternationalThankYouDay
we give thanks to our amazing staff, volunteers and families. You are amazing! 💜
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So excited to see our evaluation about the impact of
#breastfeeding
peer support displayed as a poster
@babyfriendly
#bfconf
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So pleased to be
@MamaConference
in Glasgow this weekend and enjoying chatting to lots of people about
#breastfeeding
@NBHelpline
and the impact of peer support. Come and say hello if you are here!
#mamaconference2019
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Thank you to
@BfWendy
and
@AAGBI
for all of your work on this incredibly important new guideline 👏🏼👏🏼
Mothers should be encouraged to breastfeed as normal after anaesthesia says the new guideline being published today in the Association’s
@Anaes_Journal
coinciding with
#WorldBreastfeedingWeek
Learn more:
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#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2023
It can be difficult to gain clarity on your rights when returning to work while breastfeeding. The Health and Safety Executive and guidance from the European Commission recommend that employers should provide the following for breastfeeding women:
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We're sharing this amazing poem by
@holliepoetry
for
#WorldPoetryDay
- she wrote it after
#breastfeeding
her daughter in a toilet cubicle. (A small word of warning, there is some language that might not be suitable for younger followers.)
"Embarrassed":
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Primary school lesson plans on
#breastfeeding
now available on
@AssocBfMothers
website, by
@makesmilk
and BfN volunteer Andrea Hamilton. Recommended by
@RCPCHtweets
, among others. Check them out now!
#normalisebreastfeeding
#lessonplans
#pshe
#education
On the
@AssocBfMothers
website now, resources on breastfeeding for use in schools. Lesson plans and conversation starters from Early Years to Key Stage 3.
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On the blog today, read Sarah & Alice's stories of
#breastfeeding
children with Down syndrome, & their tips for families & breastfeeding supporters:
#WorldDownSyndromeDay
@WorldDSDay
@GDSFoundation
@PortsmouthDSA
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'When I held her to my breast I felt calm, and safe. The terror went away, and the fear eased'
@EmmaJaneSas
talking about how breastfeeding helped her recover from PTSD. … She's doing a twitter chat tonight 8pm for
#birthtraumaawarenessweek
on
#bta2018
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LOVE this bit of multitasking by Olympic gold medallist and mum, Helen Glover 😁🤱🚣♀️
#breastfeeding
#multitasking
#normalisebreastfeeding
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Dr Gill Thomson talking about peer supporters wearing ‘ask me about breastfeeding’ t-shirts and the opportunity this gives for conversations with anyone in our communities. Our peer supporters wear them - and our little helpers as well!
#askmymumaboutbreastfeeding
#bfconf
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If you ever needed an excuse for a hug...
A new study explains how parent-infant hugs can calm the nervous system of both parent and baby
#earlyrelationships
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A huge THANK YOU on
#VolunteerDay
to all of our volunteers who give so freely of their time to support families - often while juggling their own. You are all heroes and we salute you -
@BfN_UK
and
@NBHelpline
simply wouldn't exist without your hard work 😘
#breastfeedingsupport
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We love a celebrity breastfeeding story! Every little helps to normalise breastfeeding. Beautiful pic here of
@MissAlexjones
from
@BBCTheOneShow
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How you position your baby while breastfeeding can help make their attachment more effective and comfortable. We've got a great guide and some pictures on our website.
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This week we're celebrating the UK's first
#BlackBreastfeedingWeek
. To find out why it's so important to support and promote breastfeeding in the black community, check out
@121breastfeedin
's guest post on our blog.
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Who supported you with
#breastfeeding
? Say thank you to them by sharing a
#bffriend17
selfie to celebrate national breastfeeding week
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How are you? If your usual "fine" is sounding a bit weary or is just not true any more, you're not alone. Don't suffer in silence - try one of these organisations who offer support in a range of situations 💜
@NBHelpline
@YoungMindsUK
@samaritans
@NSPCC
@MindCharity
@homestartuk
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Please take the time to watch
@iamKSealsAllers
talking about racism and bias and its impact on infant feeding: via
@FacebookWatch
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