Tower Hamlets Baby Feeding Service

Do you want to support local families to breastfeed their babies? The Breastfeeding Network (UK) are running a free Breastfeeding Peer Support Course to become a Neonatal Helper. Applications close 20th March 2024. Click the link below to apply: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/training/helpe…

Do you want to support local families to breastfeed their babies? @BfN_UK are running a free Breastfeeding Peer Support Course to become a Neonatal Helper. Applications close at midnight 5th March 2024. Click the link below to apply: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/.../helper2024…

The Infant Feeding Survey will ask mothers: ➡️ how they feed their babies ➡️ where they get advice on feeding ➡️ questions on their pregnancy & lifestyle If your baby was born in December, you may get invited to take part. Find out more or opt out at infantfeedingsurvey.ipsos.com/2023/

Powerful slide from Professor Nigel Rollins on the UK context for the Lancet Series. #APPGIFI

@BrannanM @babyfriendly @MVP_Queens @LatchOnHavering @newhammumsunite Model of success in East London is Tower Hamlets @b2bth. It has improved breastfeeding rates over last 20 years. Maternity, Health Visiting, Childrens Centre & GPs work, Hospital & community WORK TOGETHER & are UNICEF @babyfriendly Acredited @BetterBfing towerhamletstogether.com/tower-hamlets-…

Tower Hamlets Talking Therapies will give you important life skills to manage your problems better and overcome difficulties in the future. You can self-refer via our website: towerhamletstalkingtherapies.nhs.uk/get-started/ Or your GP can refer you on your behalf.

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek2022 @DrAimeeGrant & @Prof_AmyBrown have written a guest blog post for us on feeding your baby in public. Check it out! breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/baby-eating-in… #WBW2022 #Breastfeeding #StepUpForBreastfeeding #WABA

Are you looking for a fun activity to do as a family this weekend? Come along to the #MileEnd @juniorparkrunUK every Sunday at 9.30am. Details here: bit.ly/3SmQBC3 #SchoolHolidays @EastEndKids

How Ollie and I spent 90% of today. Feeding and hydrating. Fan on. Bliss. And ignore Dr Hillary, you don’t need to give breastfed babies water if they’re under 6mo. I expressed some milk earlier to see what it was like and it was so watery. Lactating boobs are just amazing 🤩

The WBW2022 logo is now available in 16 languages. Visit worldbreastfeedingweek.org for more updates. If you have translated the logo into other languages and wish to share it with us and celebrants around the world, please email it to wbw@waba.org.my.

A handy reminder for the week ahead 🌡☀️ #breastfeeding #breastfeedingsupport #breastfeedingnetwork #breastfeedingnetworkuk #brelfie #normalisebreastfeeding #normalizebreastfeeding #supportbreastfeeding #breastmilk #newbaby #pregnancy

Some dates for your diary. Always good to think ahead to when you might need further support 😀

Everyone plays a unique role in supporting #breastfeeding 👶🏾 Why not offer to cook food for the family, or provide childcare for any older children? This helps parents to focus on becoming a family unit. More advice: bit.ly/3QWRroj #NationalBreastfeedingWeek

. #Parents! Did you know that a happy baby isn't just a fed baby? Every cuddle, smile, and interaction counts, for you and your baby. Below are some top tips for keeping your little one happy. bit.ly/3QWRroj #NationalBreastfeedingWeek #breastfeeding

There are many ways mums can get support with #breastfeeding. Midwives, peer supporters, breastfeeding cafes, helplines & grandparents. 👉🏾 bit.ly/3tUCZ6l @b2bth @NHSBartsHealth For more breastfeeding resources visit bit.ly/3QWRroj #NationalBreastfeedingWeek

On day 2 of #NationalBreastfeedingWeek, we're celebrating the hugely important part dads and partners play in helping mums to breastfeed. You can find more ideas at abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-… and @dadpaduk Follow @BH_StartForLife #breastfeedingsupport #stepupforbreastfeeding

Our message boxes contain messages that reflect the #WBW2022 theme. Use the #WBW2022 message boxes to share your opinions/messages worldbreastfeedingweek.org/message-boxes/ #WBW2022 #WABA #breastfeeding #SDGs #worldbreastfeedingweek2022 #stepupforbreastfeeding #educateandsupport #WarmChain

It's day 1 of #nationalbreastfeedingweek We asked parents what people did that helped them, and we'll share the replied throughout the week. Breastfeeding matters for all sorts of reasons, you can find out more about those at breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/moreinfo/breas… follow @BH_StartForLife

It's #NationalBreastfeedingWeek 🤰 Partners and family are a hugely important source of breastfeeding support. Here are a few ways you can support someone who is breastfeeding 👇 For more advice, head to: nhs.uk/start4life/bab…

Come and say hello and find out more about Tower Hamlets talking therapies. We are outside the Whitechapel idea store!