The Breastfeeding Network https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/ Thu, 22 Feb 2024 21:27:16 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-Favicon-100x100.png The Breastfeeding Network https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/ 32 32 World Breastfeeding in Public Day 2024 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/world-breastfeeding-in-public-day-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=world-breastfeeding-in-public-day-2024 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:04:41 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=36056 World Breastfeeding in Public Day was set up in 2022 by breastfeeding mother, Destiny Smith, to help give mothers the confidence to breastfeed in public places.  This year we want to highlight your rights as a breastfeeding mother, as well as celebrating the day with your beautiful photos.  Did you know?   The Equality Act 20101 says […]

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]]> The BfN & The Next Feed Podcast https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/the-bfn-the-next-feed-podcast/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-bfn-the-next-feed-podcast Fri, 15 Sep 2023 16:52:56 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=35118 Manpreet Pinder, host and creator of The Next Feed podcast, reflects on how the podcast came about and interviewing our CEO, Catherine Hine.

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]]> Diversity in Breastfeeding https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/diversity-in-breastfeeding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=diversity-in-breastfeeding Fri, 15 Sep 2023 10:01:01 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=35105 The Breastfeeding Network and the National Breastfeeding Helpline worked with local photographer Jo Buckley to capture incredible images celebrating diversity in breastfeeding.

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]]> Black Breastfeeding Week: Facing up to power and privilege https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/black-breastfeeding-week-facing-up-to-power-and-privilege/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=black-breastfeeding-week-facing-up-to-power-and-privilege Thu, 31 Aug 2023 07:13:32 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=35054 A statement from our CEO, Catherine Hine and Director Dr. Ernestine Gheyoh Ndzi on facing up to power and privilege.

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]]> World Breastfeeding Week 2023 – Rachael’s Story https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/wbw2023-rachaels-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wbw2023-rachaels-story Tue, 01 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=34882 Rachael, an airline stewardess, shares her experience returning to work while breastfeeding her 15 month old daughter.

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]]> Artwork Celebrates the Work of the BfN & NBH https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/artwork-celebrates-the-work-of-the-bfn-nbh/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=artwork-celebrates-the-work-of-the-bfn-nbh Wed, 26 Jul 2023 15:24:11 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=34800 BfN Haringey and Islington work with local families to create collaborative artwork reflecting what breastfeeding support means to them.

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]]> Southampton Family Hub & Breastfeeding Rooms Launch https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/southampton-family-hub-breastfeeding-rooms-launch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=southampton-family-hub-breastfeeding-rooms-launch Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:11:59 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=34750 BfN Southampton celebrate the opening of Family Hubs and Breastfeeding Rooms across the city.

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]]> HRH The Princess Royal Visits BfN Derbyshire https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/hrh-the-princess-royal-visits-bfn-derbyshire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hrh-the-princess-royal-visits-bfn-derbyshire Fri, 14 Jul 2023 09:08:04 +0000 https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/?p=34647 HRH The Princess Royal visited BfN Derbyshire, discussing the essential work they do in supporting families across the county.

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]]> Ending your breastfeeding journey: some approaches to parent-led weaning https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/ending-your-breastfeeding-journey-some-approaches-to-parent-led-weaning/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ending-your-breastfeeding-journey-some-approaches-to-parent-led-weaning https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/ending-your-breastfeeding-journey-some-approaches-to-parent-led-weaning/#respond Sun, 28 May 2023 09:18:00 +0000 https://bfn.charitywebdesigns.co.uk/?p=32984 Emma Pickett IBCLC Making the decision to end breastfeeding Breastfeeding support is all about helping you to breastfeed for as long as you want to. We want families to reach their breastfeeding goals, and that means Breastfeeding Supporters are here for parents at the end of their breastfeeding experience, as well as at the start. […]

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]]> https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/ending-your-breastfeeding-journey-some-approaches-to-parent-led-weaning/feed/ 0 Hyperemesis Gravidarum – Karen’s Story https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/hyperemesis-gravidarum-karens-story/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hyperemesis-gravidarum-karens-story https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/hyperemesis-gravidarum-karens-story/#respond Sun, 14 May 2023 11:30:48 +0000 https://bfn.charitywebdesigns.co.uk/?p=32982 To mark Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness Day, Karen shares her experience of living with HG.

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