Latch & Love

Latch & Love Providing Breastfeeding and Early Years Support to Families in Buckshaw, Chorley and Leyland �

⭐Is it normal for partners to feel a bit unsure or left out at first?⭐In a word - yes!Breastfeeding can feel very mum-ba...
30/01/2026

⭐Is it normal for partners to feel a bit unsure or left out at first?⭐

In a word - yes!

Breastfeeding can feel very mum-baby focused in the early days, and many partners worry they’re not needed or that they won't bond with baby if they don't feed them.

But bonding doesn’t just happen through feeding:
✨Skin to skin
✨Bath time
✨Babywearing
✨Settling after feeds
✨Talking, singing and cuddling
are all ways partners can build that bond with their little ones (and give the breastfeeding parent a break!)

⭐Leyland Group Today!⭐Come and see us at The Pantry today from 1.00-2.30pm!✨ Drop in whenever, no booking required!✨ An...
29/01/2026

⭐Leyland Group Today!⭐

Come and see us at The Pantry today from 1.00-2.30pm!

✨ Drop in whenever, no booking required!
✨ Antenatal & postnatal welcome
✨ Partners & older siblings welcome
✨ Refreshments available
✨ Trained and experienced peer supporters available if needed

See you soon!
leyland

⭐Top Tips ⭐How can your partner support breastfeeding?✨ Be the gatekeeper - protect mum and baby from visitors, opinions...
28/01/2026

⭐Top Tips ⭐

How can your partner support breastfeeding?

✨ Be the gatekeeper - protect mum and baby from visitors, opinions and pressure
✨ Handle the practical bits – nappies, winding, refilling water bottles etc
✨ Offer food and snacks regularly (feeding is thirsty and hungry work!)
✨ Learn feeding cues together – it builds confidence for both of you
✨ Use encouraging language: "You're doing amazing" and "I've got you" goes a long way ❤️

How did your partner help you? ⭐

⭐Did you know? ⭐Partners play a huge role in breastfeeding success!When a breastfeeding parent feels supported by her pa...
27/01/2026

⭐Did you know? ⭐

Partners play a huge role in breastfeeding success!

When a breastfeeding parent feels supported by her partner (and family), she’s more likely to:
✨ Feel confident in her feeding choices
✨ Feed for longer
✨ Ask for help sooner if something doesn’t feel right

Support doesn’t mean 'fixing' breastfeeding - it means protecting space, facilitating rest and reassurance 💖

⭐Buckshaw Group Today!⭐Come and join us at Tiny Rockers today from 9.30-11.30am!✨ Antenatal & postnatal welcome✨ Partner...
26/01/2026

⭐Buckshaw Group Today!⭐

Come and join us at Tiny Rockers today from 9.30-11.30am!

✨ Antenatal & postnatal welcome
✨ Partners & older siblings welcome (pay to play)
✨ Drop in whenever, no booking required
✨ Free parking
✨ Free use of sensory room
✨ Refreshments available
✨ Trained and experienced peer supporters available if needed

See you there! 💕

⭐Support Groups This Week!⭐We're at Buckshaw and Leyland this week so come and say hi 🥰✨ Monday 9.30-11.30am - Tiny Rock...
25/01/2026

⭐Support Groups This Week!⭐

We're at Buckshaw and Leyland this week so come and say hi 🥰

✨ Monday 9.30-11.30am - Tiny Rockers, Buckshaw
✨ Thursday 1.00-2.30pm - The Pantry, Leyland

⭐Is It Normal?⭐It’s completely normal for baby to want to feed very often in the first couple of days. This is called cl...
24/01/2026

⭐Is It Normal?⭐

It’s completely normal for baby to want to feed very often in the first couple of days.

This is called cluster feeding and helps signal to the body to produce more milk - it's not a sign they’re not getting enough.

Babies have tiny tummies when they're first born (the size of a cherry on day 1 and the size of a walnut on day 3) so they have lots of growing to do and therefore lots of feeding to do! 🥰

⭐Top Tip⭐Don’t judge your milk by volume. Colostrum comes in teaspoons, not bottles. Whether baby is feeding at the brea...
23/01/2026

⭐Top Tip⭐

Don’t judge your milk by volume. Colostrum comes in teaspoons, not bottles.

Whether baby is feeding at the breast or you’re expressing, frequent stimulation is far more important than how much you can see.

Skin to skin, offering the breast regularly, and trusting your body all help set things up for mature milk to come in.

⭐Did You Know? ⭐Colostrum is often called liquid gold because it’s packed with antibodies and immune support.Just a few ...
21/01/2026

⭐Did You Know? ⭐

Colostrum is often called liquid gold because it’s packed with antibodies and immune support.
Just a few drops can coat your baby’s gut, helping protect them from infection and supporting digestion in those very early days.
Babies only need tiny amounts because it’s so concentrated but it's almost always completely enough for your baby until your mature milk comes through.

⭐Chorley Group Today!⭐We'll be at The Secret Garden Play Cafe Chorley today from 2.00-3.30pm!✨ Drop in whenever, no book...
20/01/2026

⭐Chorley Group Today!⭐

We'll be at The Secret Garden Play Cafe Chorley today from 2.00-3.30pm!

✨ Drop in whenever, no booking required!
✨ Antenatal & postnatal welcome
✨ Partners & older siblings welcome (pay to play)
✨ Free parking
✨ Refreshments available
✨ Trained and experienced peer supporters available if needed

Hopefully see you there 🥰

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The Hushabye Hideaway, 60a Preston Road, Whittle-le-Woods
Chorley
PR67HH

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