Breastfeeding Friendly Inverclyde

Breastfeeding Friendly Inverclyde Breastfeeding Friendly Inverclyde aims to collectively support, promote and increase public acceptability

The Breastfeeding Friendly Inverclyde page has been set up by the Infant Feeding Team. The purpose of the page is to share accurate, relevant and current information relating to breastfeeding, parenting and building close and loving relationships. The page will also be used to promote the Scottish Government Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme within the Inverclyde area. Furthermore, from time to time, we may put out short surveys to hear your stories and feedback about breastfeeding in Inverclyde.

**Please note that this page is not monitored**
It is an information source and is not a means of breastfeeding support. Our Bumps to Babies Breastfeeding Drop In Group meets every Tuesday 11am - 12.30pm at The Waterwheel in Port Glasgow. Our Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop takes place the first Tuesday of the month 11am - 12 noon in The Waterwheel in Port Glasgow. Breastfeeding support is also available from:
The National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212 (9.30am – 9.30pm)
Also a live chat facility is available: https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/

For urgent Out of Hours medical advice or in case of an emergency please contact NHS24 on 111. If you are a business looking to join the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme please visit the following page: https://www.mygov.scot/breastfeeding-and-your-business/

Helpful websites:
https://www.parentclub.scot/topics/health/breastfeeding
https://www.nhsinform.scot/ready-steady-baby/labour-and-birth/meeting-your-new-baby/breastfeeding
https://www.unicef.org.uk/babyfriendly/support-for-parents/

**We may share links of reputable sites to share content and information. We will also share helpful content from other sites without providing links to wider content as some of these sites advertise commercial products such as courses and/or merchandise. Including this content on our page should not be considered an endorsement or recommendation for any products or services that may be available to purchase.

We just wanted to remind you that The National Breastfeeding Helpline is here for you if you need support through the ho...
24/12/2025

We just wanted to remind you that The National Breastfeeding Helpline is here for you if you need support through the holidays 💜

Call on 0300 100 0212 or drop us a message, anytime!

Merry Christmas Everyone 🎅🏻❤️

Inverclyde Health Visiting Team

18/12/2025
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15/12/2025

Join us in Greenock on Thursdays 💜

Inverclyde Health Visiting Team

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12/12/2025

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Sarah, from East Dunbartonshire, has shared her breastfeeding journey with twins Skye and Leo 💞

08/12/2025

With Christmas celebrations just around the corner, you may be wondering whether it’s okay to have an alcoholic drink while breastfeeding 🥂

There’s often a lot of discussion around this, so today we’re sharing some key points to break it down clearly:

• Having occasional, small amounts of alcohol while breastfeeding is generally considered fine (for example, a glass of wine with a meal or a couple of drinks socially).

•You should not drink regularly or heavily (e.g. binge drinking) without thinking about how to reduce your baby’s exposure.

• If you plan to drink heavily, make sure your baby is cared for by a sober, responsible adult.

• Never share a bed or sofa with your baby if you’ve had any alcohol.

• Anyone who’s been drinking should avoid situations where they could fall asleep with a baby—whether that’s on a bed, chair, or sofa.

• You don’t need to “pump and dump” to remove alcohol from your milk. As your blood alcohol level drops, the amount in your milk drops too.

• You may want to express for comfort to avoid engorgement when missing feeds.

• If you want to minimise your baby’s exposure to alcohol, you can avoid feeding for 2–3 hours after drinking.

Find out more in our factsheet:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/alcohol/

✨Having a drink this Christmas?✨
Thinking ahead can help you enjoy the holidays safely - plan your celebrations so you can enjoy a drink while making sure your baby is cared for.

[ID: Alcohol and Breastfeeding. Images of two glasses of wine. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets.]

28/11/2025

❄️ The icy weather is here!

If you’re dealing with sniffles or sore throats, feeling unsure about flu vaccinations, or just want reliable information about medication during the colder months, today we're sharing some of our most helpful factsheets for the winter.

❄️Antibiotics
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/antibiotics/

❄️Cough and cold remedies
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/cold-remedies/

❄️COVID-19
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/coronavirus/

❄️Decongestants
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/decongestants/

❄️Influenza
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/influenza/

❄️Sore throats
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/sore-throats/

❄️Vaccinations
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/vaccinations/

❄️Vitamin D
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/vitamind/

If you have any questions, our team of pharmacist volunteers are available to answer your questions via direct message or email - druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.

Please provide as much information as possible. We aim to answer your enquiries within 24 hours.

❄️Share to help more breastfeeding mums find our information ❄️

[ID: Factsheets for the Colder Weather. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets. Background image - Thermometer reading 0 degrees in icy grass.]

12/11/2025
Join us in Greenock every Thursday 🤱🏽💜Inverclyde Health Visiting TeamBreastfeeding Network Greater Glasgow and Clyde
12/11/2025

Join us in Greenock every Thursday 🤱🏽💜

Inverclyde Health Visiting Team
Breastfeeding Network Greater Glasgow and Clyde

It is very positive to see breastfeeding rates continuing to rise nationally. Although Inverclyde’s rates remain lower t...
11/11/2025

It is very positive to see breastfeeding rates continuing to rise nationally. Although Inverclyde’s rates remain lower than those in Edinburgh (as compared in the article), we are pleased to report a significant increase in local mothers choosing to breastfeed, express, or combine feeding ❤️

If you are pregnant and would like to learn more about colostrum collection, expressing, breastfeeding, or mixed feeding, you are warmly invited to attend our next antenatal workshop on Tuesday 2nd December.

Further information is also available from https://www.parentclub.scot/articles/starting-breastfeed

Inverclyde Health Visiting Team

Breastfeeding rates in Scotland are at the highest level since official records began, Public Health Scotland (PHS) data shows.

04/11/2025

Mothers should never feel ashamed to breastfeed their babies.
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From a glass of water, a chat with a friend, or a comfortable space, we can all help respect the rights of mums to breastfeed anytime, anywhere.

Let's all step up to support mums!

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