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Our new Breastfeeding Buddy service is to guide mums-to-be and new mums in Knowsley.

16/11/2025

Join us at the next Pregnancy and Baby Event at New Hutte Children and Family Hub, 4-6pm on November 19th (next Wednesday!)

14/11/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day!

Mums with diabetes may worry whether they can breastfeed - the answer is YES!

For you (as a diabetic mother):
*Breastfeeding increases your insulin sensitivity and has long term positive effects on your glucose metabolism.
*For Type-1 diabetes, breastfeeding will reduce the amount of insulin you need.
* For Type-2 diabetes, breastfeeding will reduce the severity of your diabetes.
* For Gestational diabetes, breastfeeding significantly reduces your risk of developing diabetes later in life.

For your baby:
Studies show that your baby will be healthier throughout their life if they are breastfed.

Insulin treatment is compatible with breastfeeding - the insulin molecules are too large to pass into your milk. For any other medications you take, you can find out more information from The Breastfeeding Network.

Getting Breastfeeding off to a good start with diabetes - For many mothers with diabetes, their milk production may increase later than for mothers who don't have diabetes. You can help your milk production increase normally on the third or fourth day with good control of blood glucose. Fluctuations in insulin levels will affect milk production, and increase the risk of your baby needing supplements - make sure you get skilled breastfeeding help sooner rather than later!

For more information on Breastfeeding with Diabetes, see Breastfeeding with Diabetes & Diabetes and Breastfeeding - La Leche League GB.

12/11/2025

Growth spurts usually last 2-3 days but can last longer. These may be periods of physical growth or rapid development - breastmilk is not just for growing the body but also for their brains!

Babies are likely to cluster feeding during a period of growth spurt. Babies are very clever and know this, so they are 'putting their order' in for the growth spurt they are having to tell your body to make more milk!

Have you noticed any particular growth spurt periods with your baby?

10/11/2025

*Myth Busting Monday*

From day 5 to around 6 weeks, baby should be doing 2-3 poos per day, at least the size of a £2 coin.

After 6 weeks, baby may poo less frequently. As long as baby is settled, and the stool is still soft, this can be very normal.

If baby is not having dirty nappies as expected, or you have any concerns, please get in touch with the service on 0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090.

07/11/2025

Feedback Friday!

"This group & the people in it have made navigating post partum with my first baby a lot less isolating and a lot more fun. Thank you for the meetings, Mel & everyone who’s at them."

It's great to hear what our parents have to say about the service, and helps us to shape what we offer.

If you have any feedback for the service, please contact the service on 0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090.

03/11/2025

New venue launch TOMORROW! Our Kirkby drop in sessions have moved to a great new venue at Made to be Mum.

Join us from 10am-12pm, L32 8RD.

Come check out Made to be Mum and join us for a chat, a brew and feeding support.

Will we see you there?

30/10/2025

From Tuesday 4th November, our Kirkby drop in sessions will be held at a fabulous new venue at Made to be Mum.

The new time is 10am-12pm, L32 8RD.

Come check out Made to be Mum and join us for a chat, a brew and feeding support.

Will we see you there?

28/10/2025

We will be back tomorrow for the rest of our Halloween sessions this week!

Join us Wednesday at George Howard Centre and Thursday at New Hutte Children and Families Centre for a brew, chat, feeding support and Halloween activities!

Older siblings welcome 🎃

Will we see you there?

27/10/2025

Unfortunately we have had to cancel our drop in sessions tomorrow due to staff sickness.

Please turn on notifications and keep an eye out about our Halloween sessions for the rest of the week.

26/10/2025

Join us next week for our Halloween sessions! We have 4 sessions on for a chat, a brew, feeding support and Halloween activities!

Drop us a 🎃 below if you plan to join us! Share with any friends who may like to join.

22/10/2025

Those little niggling questions, the moments when you wonder if anyone else is feeling the same?

Did you know we have a closed WhatsApp chat to support our Mums? Join other Mums and our peer supporters for advice, chat and support.

Contact the service on 0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090 to find out more.

16/10/2025

Join the next Pregnancy and Baby Event at Hilltop Children's Centre, 5-7pm on October 23rd!

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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