WBW 2025: Why Breastfeeding Must Be at the Heart of Sustainability Support Systems
Catherine Hine Feeding decisions and journeys are shaped by a complex ecosystem of families, communities, workplaces, governments, as well as service providers. In the UK,...
Best Start in Life: UK Government’s plan to improve support for children and families
By Dr Sarah Turner & Catherine Hine, The Breastfeeding Network The last week has been a busy one for government announcements! Hot on the heels...
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...
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 Breastfeeding Week 2023 – Rachael’s Story
Rachael, an airline stewardess, shares her experience returning to work while breastfeeding her 15 month old daughter.
Southampton Family Hub & Breastfeeding Rooms Launch
BfN Southampton celebrate the opening of Family Hubs and Breastfeeding Rooms across the city.
HRH The Princess Royal Visits BfN Derbyshire
HRH The Princess Royal visited BfN Derbyshire, discussing the essential work they do in supporting families across the county.
Ending your breastfeeding journey: some approaches to parent-led weaning
Emma Pickett IBCLC Making the decision to end breastfeeding Breastfeeding support is all about helping you to breastfeed for as long as you want to....
Southampton Welcomes Breastfeeding
by Sophie Kynoch The Southampton Welcomes Breastfeeding scheme, which offers local businesses the opportunity to welcome breastfeeding in their venue, was launched recently to great...
Bump Buddies Ayrshire
Six ways health professionals and peer supporters can help Autistic women meet their breastfeeding goals
By Dr Aimee Grant, Centre for Lactation, Infant Feeding & Translational Research, Swansea University If I asked you to close your eyes and think of...
World Down’s Syndrome Day: Breastfeeding a Baby with Down’s Syndrome
Sarah is the breastfeeding lead for Positive About Down Syndrome, as well as a volunteer supporter for BfN and the National Breastfeeding Helpline, and mother...
