LatchOn - Breastfeeding support Eastbourne

15/02/2026

Somewhere between nappies, night feeds, and breastfeeding on repeat, you changed - and that’s not a bad thing.
You might miss your work friends, those long chilled mornings or the wild Friday parties, or...

You might find yourself craving five minutes alone…
but also not wanting to leave your baby for a second.

Both can be true.

You can love breastfeeding.
You can feel touched out by breastfeeding.
You can be proud of how you’re feeding your baby and still miss the version of you who could leave the house without planning a military operation around feeds.

Identity shifts in motherhood are real, but we don’t talk about them. We assume that, just like our bodies, our minds are ready: but that’s not true. We all need time to figure out who we’ve become.

What was the hardest change for you?

13/02/2026

No, you didn’t accidentally scroll onto a very interesting science page. 😉
Happy Valentine’s Day! 💖✨

I know that for a sleep-deprived breastfeeding mum, the last thing she wants is s*x (bring on watching telly and eating chocolate 🍫📺)… but your pleasure can actually help boost your milk supply and your mood.
Science shows that s*x and or**sm don’t just feel good, but they trigger hormonal shifts in your body that help with bonding and your milk supply.
Science shows that s*xual in*******se with or**sm boosts your prolactin levels, up to ~300% right after and even into the next day. Prolactin is a key hormone for milk production in humans. 📈🤱

Moreover, when you feel good and safe, it helps your long term bonding with your baby, too.

Pleasure isn’t selfish: it’s biologically supportive. 💗
Don't be shy, leave a like if this helped you to understand your body better! (Or just send it to your partner 🤭)

12/02/2026

Hands in the way while feeding?
This can mean your baby isn’t feeling safe at the breast.

Not unsafe as in YOU.
Unsafe as in their nervous system feels a overwhelmed.

Little hands pushing, bracing, clawing, stiffening can be your baby’s way of saying:

• “That flow is fast.”
• “I need more support.”
• “This feels wobbly.”
• “I’m trying to regulate.”

It’s communication and not rejection.
Not a sign your milk isn’t enough.
Not proof you’re doing it wrong.

Feeding is more than milk transfer. It’s body, breath, rhythm, nervous systems syncing.

Sometimes a small shift, like more or less containment, different positioning, slowing things down is all it takes for those hands to soften.

And if you’re lying there overthinking it?
You’re not failing. You’re paying attention and learning with your baby.

11/02/2026

Breastfeeding can feel hard.
That doesn’t mean you’re bad at it.
It doesn’t mean you’re failing.

It means you’re a tired, caring parent doing something demanding in a vulnerable season.💖
You deserve support, not self-blame or guilt or late night google searches.

Save this for the hard days, and reach out if you want evidence-based and judgment free-support from someone who's been there.

09/02/2026

Breastfeeding takes energy, especially in the early postpartum fog.
Eat enough, hydrate often, and choose ease over perfection can help in those early days with a newborn.
Your healing body needs real care and fuel, not rushed bites or guilt over a bar of chocolate.

What's your favourite quick snack when breastfeeding hunger hits?
Share yours in comments and save this post for future inspiration.

08/02/2026

Just in case if you have it in your baby/toddler pack for small injuries.

⚠️ Burkholderia found in certain wipes.

is a bacteria that rarely causes harm in healthy people but sometimes causes serious infections, particularly for those with certain medical conditions or managing IV lines at home:

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/public-advised-to-stop-using-certain-non-sterile-alcohol-free-wipes

07/02/2026

I don’t know what’s more frustrating
That they don’t know their own rules or that they decide under 30secs.

‘Luckily’ those ads, which feature formulas that have been recently recalled are still up and running.

So yes, in 2026, a ni**le vasospasm is more dangerous than a formula what contains toxins according to Meta.

This means another ban on posting education content to you♥️

07/02/2026

🎉 Tickets now available for World Breastfeeding in Public Day 2026!

We're coming together as a community to help normalise and support positive infant feeding in shared spaces.

📍 Royal Sovereign Suite, Sovereign Harbour Yacht Club
📅 Sunday 22 February | 10-12am
👶 All parents feeding breastmilk are welcome with little ones of all ages
🍵 Refreshments available to purchase
🎁 Surprise goodie bags for attendees
🚗 Parking available at the Waterfront car park
✔️ Lift access available with limited space for prams

❗📸 Please note this is a media and press event.
Photographers will be present and images will be shared online. If you or your baby do not wish to be photographed or featured publicly, this event may not be the right fit for you.

🎟 Ticket registration is required for all attendees so we can manage numbers.
Book now through our website event page! Link below ⬇️

🔗 https://www.sunshinecoastbreastfeedingsupport.org.uk/event-details/world-breastfeeding-in-public-day-2026

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