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28/03/2026

Let’s talk about silicone pumps 🗣️

Silicone pumps are often marketed as passive milk ‘collectors’ but because they suction to the breast, they are actively removing milk from the breast. This is doing more than just collecting what would otherwise be ‘lost’.

Be aware that by using a silicone pumps they can:

• Remove milk your baby needs during a feed

• Contribute to slow weight gain

• Increase the risk of inflammation (‘clogged ducts’) and can potentially lead to more serious complications such as mastitis.

I would recommend collecting leaking milk but not by using one of these 👇
And not at the expense of your baby receiving what they need whilst actively breastfeeding. Find an alternative that does not rely on suction or use a silicone pump for the ‘third breast’, meaning, the first side baby fed from 🤓

Please pop any questions below in the comments.

25/03/2026

Great info 🙌

25/03/2026

Check out Emily’s page for tongue tie advice and services 🫶

Hello,

I’m Emily 🤍

I am an experienced Midwife and Tongue Tie Practitioner.

After having two children with tongue-tie myself, I know how hard feeding can feel. That experience has led me to support newborns and families within their own home though their feeding journey.

I offer calm, compassionate care in your own home, supporting both breastfeeding and bottle feeding. I look at babies and parents holistically, because feeding struggles can happen with any feeding method and everyone deserves support.

I provide tongue-tie assessment, and same day division (as long as safe to do so) with feeding support straight away.

Appointments available same day or within a few days - no long clinic waits.

Feel free to message for more information 💖

13/03/2026

Just sharing this info again.
Pumping support appointments available upon request 🤓

Considering exclusively pumping for your baby?

Don’t know where to start?

Pumping 8-10 times in a 24 hour period will help to establish a full milk supply. This includes pumping atleast once overnight too, to capitalise on the hormone that helps milk production because it reaches higher levels during the night.

Did you know that?

Did you also know that measuring your ni***es can help to maximise milk output?

There are lots of tips and tricks to get pumping off to a good start, but knowing where to start helps 👍

If you have any questions or would like more information send me a PM or reach out in the comments 😁

21/02/2026

A great achievement for Bournemouth NICU 🫶

Congratulations to Tace Young, Neonatal Infant Feeding Specialist and the infant feeding champions who have achieved Stage 1 of the UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Accreditation!

The initiative is designed to provide parents with the best possible care to build close and loving relationships with their baby and to feed their baby in ways with support optimum health and development.

Tace said, "I feel proud of this achievement and the positive impact that this will have on the families and babies we support on the neonatal unit. This initiative has improved staff confidence, and they are committed to delivering a five-star standard of feeding support"

NHS Dorset

16/08/2025

A great post by .mumma (go check her out on Instagram.
Breastfeeding is not just about food 🫶

02/07/2025

30/06/2025

Families and Babies - FAB Dorset are doing a community meet up on the beach to celebrate world breastfeeding week on the 8th August.
Check out their post and page for further info and updates.
Please share to help spread the word
📣📣📣📣

18/06/2025

This info from First Steps Nutrition is worth saving ✏️

People often think that babies may need additional fluids in warmer weather but breastmilk caters for our babies whatever the weather 🌦️
For babies who are formula fed, give additional feeds as required and/or offer small amounts of filtered water.
Your little one may feed more frequently when it’s hot and this is perfect toy normal*

*if you are concerned about your baby in the warmer weather and they are behaving differently and Causing concern, always seek medical advice 👩‍⚕️

18/06/2025

The The Breastfeeding Network (UK) is a fantastic resource for all parents. Check it out 👌

01/06/2025

World milk day 🤍💛🤍
However you choose to feed, you deserve evidenced based factual information.
Knowledge is power 🤓

13/05/2025

What a fantastic campaign 🫶