Beside You

Beside You Breastfeeding help that makes you feel supported. Welcome to Beside You. Beside You is here to support, advocate and celebrate breastfeeding throughout Medway.

Breastfeeding is great, but we recognise it is not always easy. Those who wish to breastfeed may need support, and that's why we all need to stand up and say we're Beside You. Whether you're a partner, grandparent, friend, colleague, healthcare professional or business owner, you can help support those breastfeeding in Kent and Medway. We aim to share evidenced based information, updates, local stories and more with support from our team of infant feeding specialists, peer supporters and local families. If you wish to share a story from your breastfeeding journey to support and inform others please send us a message and we will contact you. Check out our other social media:
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Little acts of kindness can go a long way 💜Especially when you're just starting out on your feeding and parenting journe...
13/11/2025

Little acts of kindness can go a long way 💜

Especially when you're just starting out on your feeding and parenting journey.

We'd like to know, what's the kindest thing someone has done for you during your feeding journey? Let us know in the comments below 👇

A few of our Beside You team and Medway lactation consultants are at the UNICEF Baby Friendly Conference today and tomor...
12/11/2025

A few of our Beside You team and Medway lactation consultants are at the UNICEF Baby Friendly Conference today and tomorrow.

We’re learning lots, hearing from incredible speakers, and gathering new knowledge to keep supporting you and your babies on your breastfeeding journeys 💜

We can't promise everything is easy.But with a little support, it will be worth it! ⭐💛
12/11/2025

We can't promise everything is easy.

But with a little support, it will be worth it! ⭐💛

11/11/2025

Having support from your partner can make all the difference in your parenting and breastfeeding journey.

A huge thank you to Luke and Rhiannon for being part of our video campaign last year 💜

Find how support from your partner can make all the difference in your breastfeeding journey 👉 https://bit.ly/3YahCNW

Brrr it's starting to get a bit chilly out there 🥶Here are some tips for when feeding out and about in the colder months...
10/11/2025

Brrr it's starting to get a bit chilly out there 🥶

Here are some tips for when feeding out and about in the colder months:

❄️ wear something stretchy you can pull down or up easily

❄️ wear two tops so you can pull one up and one down. This can be a great way to reduce the amount of skin exposed

❄️ wear a coat or cardigan in a larger size to wrap around you and your baby when feeding

❄️ keep an extra blanket handy for those days when it's really chilly

❄️ remember to keep hydrated yourself too

For more tips on feeding in public visit our website 👉 https://bit.ly/48EesUV

What do you find helpful when feeding out and about? 👇

✨ Are you having a baby? ✨Did you know you can come along to a free Hello Baby infant feeding session to find out more a...
09/11/2025

✨ Are you having a baby? ✨

Did you know you can come along to a free Hello Baby infant feeding session to find out more about feeding your baby?

Once a month we run sessions for partners and Dads to come along too.

If you are over 28 weeks pregnant, you can select from one of four sessions that run across Medway during the week.

Find out more about how to book your Hello Baby session here 👉https://bit.ly/3FbvahM

*when booking, please leave your full name, house number, postcode, contact number and your due date.

Medway Maternity Medway Community Healthcare

That moment your baby decides to look at you mid feed 🤣Does this look familiar to any one?
07/11/2025

That moment your baby decides to look at you mid feed 🤣

Does this look familiar to any one?

Did you know breastmilk contains proteins that help to build strong jaw muscles? 🤱😄Breastfed babies also have a lower ri...
06/11/2025

Did you know breastmilk contains proteins that help to build strong jaw muscles? 🤱😄

Breastfed babies also have a lower risk of needing braces later in life too! 🦷

To find out more about looking after your little one's teeth, visit the Medway Oral Health hub 👉 https://www.medway.gov.uk/oralhealth

Everyone's parenthood and breastfeeding journey is different. Some may find breastfeeding comes easily to them, others m...
05/11/2025

Everyone's parenthood and breastfeeding journey is different.

Some may find breastfeeding comes easily to them, others may not.

Remember, you are working through your own bond with your baby. This is your journey.

You are enough 💜

🤱 Breastfeeding socials for November and December🤱Join us at our breastfeeding social drop-ins. They take place every We...
04/11/2025

🤱 Breastfeeding socials for November and December🤱

Join us at our breastfeeding social drop-ins. They take place every Wednesday in Rochester and Gillingham on alternative weeks.

Bring your baby, grab a drink and talk to other mums!

Our socials are a great way to:

💚 socialise with new people 🥰
🤎 meet other mums
💛 share experiences with others
❤️ a safe space to talk all things baby
💙 find out more about local breastfeeding support groups

If you’re nervous about feeding in public, we’ll be there to support you.

No need to book, just pop by and say hi!

See you there! 💜

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