New Research Highlights the Importance of Breastfeeding Support Services
Research published by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) this month highlights again that the majority of mothers want to breastfeed, but for many it does not...
Reflecting on BfN’s legacy for infant feeding peer-support in Ayrshire
This week I was privileged to spend time with our team in Ayrshire- what an incredible group of dedicated women they are! Our Scottish Programme Manager,...
World Breastfeeding in Public Day 2025: Your Stories
World Breastfeeding in Public Day is celebrated every year, on 22nd February, to help give mothers the confidence to breastfeed in public places. After receiving...
An update on our information on, and approach to, persistent breast and nipple pain when breastfeeding
by the DiBM staff team and Emma Thomas You may have noticed recently that the Drugs in Breastmilk (DiBM) factsheets on thrush of the nipple or...
ADHD Awareness Month 2024: ADHD and Breastfeeding
I’m Emily, mum of two and an IBCLC and a Peer Supporter with the Breastfeeding Network. For ADHD awareness month I’m writing about ADHD and...
World Breastfeeding Week August 2024: Closing the Gap
Every year we celebrate World Breastfeeding Week on 1st-7th August to raise awareness about the issues around breastfeeding. #WBW2024’s theme ‘Closing the Gap: Support for...
Image from BfN South Coast Volunteers’ Week Celebration #VolunteersWeek coincided with Portsmouth’s preparations to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings. I do not want...
Volunteer Stories: Why I Want to be a BfN Helper
As part of Volunteer’s Week 2024, we’re sharing stories from volunteer Helpers, Carly Karran and Stephanie Rees, on why they decided to train as Helpers...
Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week: April 2024
by Lottie Ayres Lottie Ayres is a Volunteer Pharmacist on the Drugs in Breastmilk (DiBM) Team at the Breastfeeding Network. She lives in the North...
World Down Syndrome Day 2024: End the Stereotypes
by Sarah Ojar Down syndrome is a naturally occurring genetic condition caused by having an extra chromosome. Typically, we have 46 chromosomes, 23 pairs. People...
World Breastfeeding in Public Day 2024
World Breastfeeding in Public Day was set up in 2022 by breastfeeding mother, Destiny Smith, to help give mothers the confidence to breastfeed in public...
