All About Baby Fair

29/04/2020

Women's experiences of breastfeeding support at prenatal, delivery, immediately post natal, and in the community is contained in the survey so the data is really crucial to get to make sure the government knows the situation on the ground for women who want to breastfeed. Please submit your survey before the closing date tomorrow.

If you received a survey by post, we would like to hear about the maternity care you received before the survey closes on Thursday, 30 April. It is important that each voice is heard so that improvements can be made.
Almost 70 women have taken the time to complete the survey online, but haven’t clicked the ‘Submit’ button. Please make sure to check that you have pressed ‘Submit’, as we can only report on these experiences.

12/03/2020

Friends of Breastfeeding would like to advise that following statements from the National Public Emergency Team and HSE guidelines we have unfortunately decided to postpone our group meet ups until guidance regarding Covid-19 would allow otherwise.

We understand how important our groups are to mothers however the welfare of our attendees, volunteers and our communities must be our first priority. If you would still like support that doesn’t go against social distancing advice we are still here for you and details will be listed below.

We will continually review the situation. Please follow the page here any updates.

For the latest information on Covid - 19 please use sources such as www.hse.ie or www.gov.ie .

The HSE’s official guidance on pregnancy and breastfeeding during the Covid-19 outbreak is available here: https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/pregnancypostpartumguidance/Guidance%20for%20management%20of%20suspected%20COVID19%20in%20pregnant%20and%20post%20partum%20period%20V1.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0847GRAsvvNbgVjlO31iCO4-F6m9yDJz0Q-4I2kdMGNVCuMWpBkBFxLug

Breastfeeding is so important to your child’s immune system and there is no requirement to stop due to the virus.

For support outside of group meet ups we’d recommend the following:

Phone support -
1. Our Breastfeeding Buddies are local peer supporters that we pair with mums in their community which can still go ahead at this time by phone, text or email support. To sign up go to http://www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/breastfeeding-friendly-initiative/breastfeeding-buddy-system/
2. Cuidiu Breastfeeding Counsellors phone support details https://www.cuidiu.ie/supports_breastfeeding_counsellors
3. La Leche League Leader phone support can be provided by group leaders. Contacts are listed with group details. https://www.lalecheleagueireland.com/groups/

Online Support -
1. Many of our Friends of Breastfeeding Groups have local Facebook groups/pages or WhatsApp groups. Contact us to find your local group.
2. Most counties have breastfeeding facebook groups under the title “Breastfeeding Mammies in…..”
3. You can LiveChat directly with HSE lactation consultants between 10:00am and 3:00pm on weekdays at https://www2.hse.ie/services/ask-our-breastfeeding-expert/

If you have any other questions for us on the above details please contact us here at the page.

09/03/2020

Would you like to be part of the future of Friends of Breastfeeding?

We are currently looking for new national level volunteers to be a passionate part of the organisation's continued growth and development.

If you are interested in making a difference and would have time to dedicate to any of the areas listed below contact us at enquiries@friendsofbreastfeeding.ie to apply 📝this week.

General areas of volunteer recruitment: Public Relations, Social Media, Web Management, Finances, Fundraising & Administration 👩‍💻
Experience is beneficial however not essential.
If you've a desire to really contribute to Friends of Breastfeeding and play a key role in the charity we want to hear from you. 💜

What's involved
You would be expected to partake in discussions, attend meetings (in person or video call), be involved in decision making and provide support where needed to other members, whilst leading your project area. This is a great opportunity to be involved at a national level and to make an impact.
No specific previous experience necessary, what's most important is a real interest in volunteering for a cause you're passionate about and a willingness to dedicate and commit time to charity work.

Friends of Breastfeeding
NATIONAL APPLICATION
Please email enquiries@friendsofbreastfeeding.ie with your answers to the questions below if interested in applying.

Name:
Address:
Contact number:
Best time to contact you:
Have you access to video chat?:
Which service?:
Are you currently a member of Friends of Breastfeeding?
Tell us a little about your experience with us?
Can you tell us a little about your breastfeeding experience?
What skills of yours do you think will benefit the committee?
If you were part of the national committee what of the following roles, now
or in the future, would you be interested in? (Please mark Y to any of
interest as they may come available in the future and as a team we often
have to support each other in projects)
Role
Y/N
Chairperson:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Vice Tresurer:
Fundraising Coordinator:
Public Relations:
Mum2Mum Coordinator:
Events Coordinator:
Website Manager:
Governance/Human Resources:
Social Media/Online Coordinator:
Buddy System Coordinator:
Are you interested in organising or being involved with the following?
All About Baby Fair (annual fundraiser):
Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge (national awareness/normalising event):
Friends of Breastfeeding Awards:
Expansion of the Buddy System nationwide:
Organising training for volunteers:
National PR activities:
Social Media Management:
Generation of website content:
Represent FOBF at events such as LLL Conference, ALCI Conference or Baby
Fairs:
Represent FOBF on boards/committees, e.g Baby Feeding Law Group:
General Administration tasks:
Human Resources:
Governance:
Accounts Management:
New Projects:
Other (please state):

07/03/2020

04/02/2020

🙋‍♀️ Would you like to be part of the future of Friends of Breastfeeding?

We are currently looking for new national level volunteers to be a passionate part of the organisation's continued growth and development.

If you are interested in making a difference and would have time to dedicate to any of the areas listed below contact us for an application form 📝 at enquiries@friendsofbreastfeeding.ie

General areas of recruitment: Public Relations, Social Media, Web Management, Finances, Fundraising & Administration 👩‍💻

Experience is beneficial however not essential.
If you've a desire to really contribute to Friends of Breastfeeding and play a key role in the charity we want to hear from you. 💜

02/02/2020

💜 COMPETITION TIME 💜

We've a €50 Voucher to giveaway for Precious by Kerry who makes beautiful breastmilk Keepsake jewellery!

To Enter :
1) Like the Friends of Breastfeeding page
2) Tag your friends
3) Like & Share this post

Winner will be chosen on February 14th

07/10/2019

Exclusive: She said the media’s portrayal of the natural act and the lack of awareness means Irish society deems it strange

07/10/2019

02/10/2019

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30/09/2019

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