Forest Team Midwives

19/03/2026

19/03/2026

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Parents in Limes Farm — looking for a gentle, calming activity to enjoy with your baby? Come along to Strictly Swing Sling, a relaxed space to bond with your baby and meet other local parents 💛🍼

These sessions focus on gentle sling-based movement, followed by time to sit, chat and connect in a warm and welcoming environment.

🗓 Alternate Thursdays (term-time only)
⏰ 11:30am – 1:30pm

✨ Gentle movement suitable for you and your baby
✨ Time to bond with your baby
✨ Opportunity to meet and connect with other parents
✨ 10 fully funded sessions led by Maria Deschamps
✨ Funded by Active Essex & Epping Forest District Council

📍 Location: The Limes Centre, Chigwell, IG7 5LP
📞 To register or find out more: 07833 454090

Spaces are limited — come along and enjoy some special time with your baby while meeting others in your community 💛

11/03/2026

Drop us a message if you can help!

10/03/2026

How we position a baby onto the breast can make it comfortable for you as well as them being able to effectively drain the breast. We refer to it as CHINS!

✨Keep baby close to you, the further away they are, the harder is can be for them to get a deep latch.
✨Enabling their head to tilt back. Have you ever tried to drink a cup of tea with your chin to your chest? It's very hard to open your mouth wide! Supporting them on their shoulders lets their head come back without restriction.
✨Is baby comfortably in a straight line? Look for the nose, navel and knees.
✨Line their nose to your ni**le. Almost like it is pointing up their nose and out the top of their head! Wait for a nice big open mouth and swiftly bring them on with their chin leading first!
✨Sustainability is important for you, you need to be able to maintain your position for the feed, and maybe a nap trap. Make sure you are supported as needed by cushions and keep everything you need within reach.

10/03/2026

We have our bi-monthly meeting tomorrow!

This is a chance for you to share your feedback about your maternity and neonatal care with the hospital.

We use this to work with them to improve the services and ensure that service user voice is the heart of all they do!

Please do share in a few words how your experience was. You can drop a comment here, fill in our anonymous survey, email us or join the meeting tomorrow!

10:30am, Wednesday 11th March on Microsoft teams - get in touch for the link 💜

09/03/2026

Most people think breast milk is just milk.
But it is actually one of the most complex biological systems scientists have ever studied.

Breast milk contains antibodies that help fight infection.

Living immune cells that attack harmful bacteria.

Hormones that guide development.

Prebiotics that feed healthy gut bacteria.

Growth factors that help organs mature.

Fatty acids that support brain development.

It even contains stem cells.

And the most incredible part?
It is not the same from mother to mother.

Your body does not make generic milk.

Your body makes milk specifically designed for your baby.

It changes as your baby grows.

It changes throughout the day.

It can even change when your baby is sick.

Your baby nurses.
Your body listens.
And your milk adapts.

Breast milk is not just food.
It is nourishment, protection, and communication all in one.

Have you ever stopped and thought about how incredible that really is?

09/03/2026

06/03/2026

Are you Home educating your child?

We are hosting a parents and care providers support group Friday 20th March 11-12.30

For more info or if you would like to attend contact Claire via the details on the poster

06/03/2026