Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in

07/03/2026

we often see laid back breastfeeding make feeding more comfortable ...

02/03/2026

Do join us tomorrow at Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in 10:30-12:00 at Hanover Community Centre - we meet every Tuesday.

Come for a chat and a cup of tea, meet with other parents or get some support with feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

27/02/2026

some helpful suggestions for those that need them ...

February is Raynaud's Awareness Month

Did you know❓
Raynaud’s phenomenon affects up to 10% of otherwise healthy women aged 21 to 50. It's 9 times more common in women than in men.

Originally it was described as affecting mainly fingers and toes, but it can affect ear lobes, nose and lips as well as parts of the body - including the ni***es.

Some mums experience pain which worsens in the cold, e.g. passing fridges in the supermarket or when exposing the ni**le to feed.

Self-help measures include:
✨Limiting caffeine and stopping smoking
✨Rubbing ni***es with warm oil after feeds
✨Covering breasts with a heat-retaining compress
✨Avoiding decongestants, the contraceptive pill and fluconazole (an antifungal medication)
✨Adding ginger to your diet or bath water

You can read more about Raynaud's and breastfeeding in our factsheet:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/raynauds/

If you have any questions, please contact our The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service 💚



[ID: Raynaud's Phenomenon and Breastfeeding Self-Help Measures. It may be beneficial to add ginger to your diet, drink ginger tea, or put a spoonful of ground ginger in your bath water. Avoid decongestants, the contraceptive pill and fluconazole which can make symptoms worse. Rub ni***es gently with warm oil immediately after feeds or cover the breast with a heat-retaining compress. Stop smoking and limit caffeine intake (both ni****ne and caffeine constrict blood vessels)]💚

23/02/2026

good to know ...

Reflux is complex, but whet we know is that for the vast majority, medications aren't the answer.
A full feeding assessment with someone skilled and experienced should be the first line of support.

16/02/2026

Come and join us tomorrow for a chat and a cup of tea, meet with other parents or get some support with feeding - please be aware we may be in an upstairs room this week.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

15/02/2026

really helpful video of a baby feeding at the breast ...

09/02/2026

Do join us tomorrow at Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in 10:30-12:00 at Hanover Community Centre - we meet every Tuesday.

Come for a chat and a cup of tea, socialise with other parents or get some support with feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

09/02/2026

follow the link in the post to find out which products are affected ...

We know many parents and caregivers will be worried after seeing news about infant formula recalls over the weekend. Here's what you need to know:

Most formula is safe. Only some batches of Cow & Gate, Aptamil, and Nestlé SMA have been recalled. If your formula is not on the recall list, it is safe to use.

You can check our website for a full list of affected products.

The affected batches are unlikely to still be on shop shelves but may be in your cupboard. If you have an affected batch, do not use it. You can return it to the store and exchange it for an unaffected batch.

Find out more and sign up for recall alerts: https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/infant-formula-recalls

07/02/2026

just in case you were wondering ...

31/01/2026

a handy table and some info about storing breastmilk ...

How to safely store your breastmilk 🥛

Today, we’re sharing our helpful table showing how to safely store your breastmilk.

Did you know?
Breastmilk can be transported within the safe storage times, as long as storage temperatures are maintained. However, previously frozen milk should be used immediately once fully defrosted.

You can find more information on storing breastmilk on our website, including:

✨ Travelling with your breastmilk
✨ Freezing your breastmilk
✨ Reheating your breastmilk
✨ Variations in recommendations

👉 www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/continuing-the-breastfeeding-journey/expressing-and-storing-breastmilk/

✨ Save this post (or screenshot the image) to keep it handy for when you need it ✨

[ID: Safe Storage Table - Milk. Place. Maximum Time. Fresh Breastmilk including colostrum. Room temperature. 6 hours. Fridge at 5°C-10°C. 3 days. Fridge at 4°C or lower. 5 days. If temperature rises above 4°C after 3 days then use within 6 hours. Frozen breastmilk. Freezer at-18°C or lower. 6 months. Defrosting breastmilk. When defrosting in the fridge. Usually takes 12 hours to defrost, use as soon as fully defrosted. When defrosting outside the fridge. Use as soon as full defrosted.]