ashley

mother of 4 lovely children , passionate infant and maternal nutrition midwife, QIS, views expressed or shared are my own

[Catherine Hine @CatherineHine]

Our guest blogger reflects on the gap in breastfeeding education in schools and why this matters @RSE_day @CentreforEH @educationgovuk @BfN_UK @AssocBfMothers @NBHelpline @natyouthagency https://t.co/WDydXso50D

[The Lullaby Trust @LullabyTrust]

Breastfeeding support is available from:
🧡 Local breastfeeding drop-in/café
🧡 Midwife/Health Visitor
🧡 National Breastfeeding Helpline
🧡 Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
🧡 La Leche League
🧡 National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
🧡 Lactation Consultants of Great Britain

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Crosshouse Children's Fund are proud to support 'Express Yourself'.

With your help, we can continue to provide essential items, expert advice, and emotional support to families during their neonatal journey.

More: https://t.co/Z0NzMEGJ5A

[ashley @nicenchippy]

Maternal and infant nutrition learning event 2025 in Ayrshire and Arran. Fabulous start to the morning. Going to be a great day !! 🫶

[Dr Pero Micic @PeroMicic]

What do you do for a living today?

AI and intelligent robots will increasingly take over many tasks from humans. And they will do it better, faster and cheaper. Yes, yours too.

Many people will work much less or not at all in normal jobs. And earn less or even nothing. What will you live on then?

And how will our companies survive when their customers don't have the money to buy their products and services? This is the key question for your financial future!

We will take a look at three scenarios for the future of our life and the economy. If AI and robots work for us on a large scale, our future could be great. However, it could also turn out quite differently. We could also wake up in a horror scenario.

Because we have a huge and catastrophic flaw in our economic system that could lead to disaster in a world of AI and robotics. Correcting this mistake is the biggest challenge.

What the flaw is and how we can fix it, you'll learn in this video.

[Bliss Baby Charity @Blisscharity]

Today marks Parent Mental Health Day 2025 and we want to recognise how important it is to care for your own mental health as a parent.

We know it is not always easy when your baby is in hospital. It’s ok if things feel overwhelming right now. Take it one day at a time.

You might like to try some coping strategies to help you feel more in control of this difficult time. Effective coping strategies might include:

📝 Journaling

🦘 Focusing on kangaroo care with your baby (skin-to-skin)

👩🏼‍🤝‍🧑🏿 Sharing how you’re feeling with family, a trusted friend, or the staff caring for your little one

At Bliss, we understand that being a parent to a sick or premature baby can be overwhelming and it’s ok not to be ok. We’re here for you this #ParentMentalHealthDay.

What are you doing to support your mental health today? Let us know in the comments below. 👇🏾

#ParentMentalHealthDay2025 #MentalHealth #OkNotToBeOk

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

Honored to have been on the committee for this update which took a monumental 3 yrs! If your work supports eating well/feeding/nutrition among pregnant/breastfeeding women, women & families with babies & young children, in their homes, early years settings or where ever, DO READ!

[Rachael Fleming @rach_l_f]

Very excited to launch this new resource with @ScotPerinatal for parents in neonatal units & PICUs in Scotland. Practical info designed for parents by parents and staff.We hope it helps make transition between units that little bit easier.Please feel free to share!#FICareScotland

[Gillian Bowker @BowkerGillian]

Journey to accreditation in neonatal units across the UK. Feeling very proud that 2/6 units achieving sustainability are in @NHSGGC @HUGrhc @PRM_NEO_Team @redfernjam #bfconf @babyfriendly

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

Today is World Prematurity Day 👶💜

Each year, 500+ are born prematurely in Ayrshire and need extra special care at the Neonatal Unit at Ayrshire Maternity.

We're delighted to support the @NHSaaa Women and Children’s Service's celebrations for our small but mighty heroes 💪

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

"Government action is needed to bring prices down more meaningfully across the board and in the long term, and to ensure accessibility for those families on low incomes that need it, while protecting and supporting breastfeeding…." https://t.co/5KLV5Op3MY

[ashley @nicenchippy]

@BowkerGillian @LauraKingUK @LeeUrquhart3 @LouSteel13 @RuthCampbellPHN What journey it has been. Our team has learnt so much from the support of @BowkerGillian @LeeUrquhart3. We are soo thankful for your support!. We will continue to share with our team. #outcomes
#CBF #NICUfamilies #whatisnextproject
@carmablake64 @AtticaWheeler

[Gillian Bowker @BowkerGillian]

Great day with the team from Crosshouse NNU celebrating the end of their cue based feeding QI project. ⬆️ parental confidence ⬇️ length of stay/time to full feeds. Thanks so much @nicenchippy @LauraKingUK and the team. @LeeUrquhart3 @LouSteel13 @RuthCampbellPHN

[carolyn wilson @KazzaCarolyn]

Sounds like an amazing day 👏

[ashley @nicenchippy]

@BowkerGillian @LeeUrquhart3 @MilkBankScot @NHSGGC @redfernjam What a fantastic day, so proud @carmablake64 @AtticaWheeler @FosterAlexa @RuthCampbellPHN to present our cue based feeding project, and all the hard work that has been taken place to drive a change within our neonatal unit.

[Aberdeen Neonatal unit @AberdeenFiCare]

Paige, Eilidh & Megan wearing the new ‘QIS’ badges which makes them easily identifiable as neonatal nurses (qualified in specialty) to all staff, families & visitors.

#patientsafety

@NHSGrampian

[Scottish Perinatal Network @ScotPerinatal]

What an amazing opportunity!

[Crosshouse Children's Fund @CrosshouseCF]

We're delighted to receive a generous grant of £3,000 from @MorriFoundation to introduce the Express Yourself project at Ayrshire Maternity Unit, ensuring mums are given the best possible tools and support to express their breastmilk.

2024 Impact Report: https://t.co/d25tQP8YDk

[NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde @NHSGGC]

Phototherapy at home is is now available for babies born with jaundice. The pilot is currently being trialled with mums, who have given birth at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. https://t.co/2d1fxFD5rg