Breastfeeding Babes

Providing breastfeeding support in Bursledon and surrounding areas

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Not our usual birthday team photo!

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

We wouldn't have chosen to have celebrated our 13th birthday via Zoom, but we still managed to have cake!

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Bursledon Breastfeeding Babes is now online! 💜 We would love to support you, however old baby is. If you've not been to our real life group and would like to join our weekly Zoom call (every Thursday at 1pm) then please do email [email protected]

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

All set up at the new residents' information evening at St Paul's. Come and say hi if you're coming along!

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Who spotted us in the latest edition of The Scene magazine from @SceneMedia? #breastfeedingsupport #famous #happybirthdaytous

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Celebrating 12 years of supporting local families! #breastfeedingsupport

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

There's no missing us now!

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

After tea and cake, these are our next most important resource at group!

[Emma Pickett @makesmilk]

Here is an important piece of equipment for BFCs and IBCLCs. Mums sometimes cry because this is hard. They sometimes cry with relief because they’re finally talking to someone who can support them. Or someone who understands how much this matters to them. #breastfeeding

[Gemma @gem0705]

“It’s not breastfeeding that’s exhausting, it’s having a baby” @BfWendy #bfconf

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

The marvellous Wendy Jones speaking at #bfconf

[Blackburn with Darwen Council @blackburndarwen]

A #breastfeeding-friendly initiative has been launched today in partnership with @EastLancsHosp! In this short video, mums fronting the campaign use their own experiences to debunk some of the myths that exist around breastfeeding https://t.co/nNSuekgNnP #BreastfeedingFriendlyBwD

[IBFAN GIFA @IBFAN_GIFA]

Did you know that breastfeeding triggers a release of oxytocin which helps reducing uterine bleeding after the delivery? Early initiation of breastfeeding is beneficial for mothers too! #breastfeeding #firsthourmatters #everyminutecounts #maternalhealth @Moveribfan @pattirundall

[Vicky Thomas @LittleDoctorVic]

@Azeem_Majeed Women and babies are failed when breastfeeding is represented as an individual choice. The networks to support families have been systematically dismantled. What does @MattHancock and @DHSCgovuk plan to do?

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

At what age should you stop breastfeeding? *disclaimer* I haven't watched this yet as most of the time these things are no good for my blood pressure! ~ Debbie https://t.co/cFDY8fDA4U

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Who's noticed our new look? You can also now find us on Instagram (@bursbfbabes), as well as on here and Facebook (https://t.co/vnl74PhxhU)

[La Leche League USA @LaLecheLeagueUS]

Is your #breastfeeding journey coming to an end? Ideally, #weaning should be a slow, gradual process. Don’t be discouraged if you experience some stops and starts- it’s all part of the process!

[La Leche League USA @LaLecheLeagueUS]

There’s no expiration date on the nutrients in human milk. It’s still nutritious after your baby’s first year of life. Just like broccoli. #nursingtoddler #breastfeeding

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Happy birthday to us! #11years

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

Indeed! We always point out to mums that we are here for support for their entire #breastfeeding journey, including weaning and the use of bottles if they wish. https://t.co/r6MIqOmVKr

[Emma Pickett @makesmilk]

Don’t claim to be a supporter of breastfeeding if you can’t talk about stopping breastfeeding & bottles. It’s like teaching someone to drive but never mentioning brake/ handbrake/ parking. There are many ways to be a breastfeeding family and it’s our duty to support all of them.

[Breastfeeding Babes @BF_Babes]

We are sorry to announce that our support group will not be running today due to the snow. @NBHelpline remains open for support as usual.