Coventry Infant Feeding Team

25/07/2025

Have you explored our Linktree yet?

Our Linktree is packed with valuable resources that encompass a wide range of topics, including pregnancy, childbirth, infant feeding (both breastfeeding and bottle feeding), safe sleep practices, relationship building, and much more.

It also provides information about our antenatal and infant feeding sessions.

Visit: https://linktr.ee/coventryift

22/07/2025

Did you know?

You have the right to paid leave from your employer for antenatal care. 'Antenatal care' is not just medical appointments - it also includes antenatal or parenting classes if they have been recommended by a doctor or midwife. This includes the antenatal support classes run by our team.

For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/working-when-pregnant-your-rights

16/07/2025

‘Nipple confusion’, ‘nipple preference’ or ‘flow preference’ are often used to describe a change in a baby’s sucking pattern or their willingness to breastfeed following the introduction of a bottle or dummy. A baby may have difficulty latching or staying on the breast, be fussy or reluctant to breastfeed, or be unable to remove milk effectively. Our article has information that may help overcome problems.

https://www.laleche.org.uk/nipple-confusion/

14/07/2025

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit: http://nhs.uk/MMR

02/07/2025

There have been some changes to our support group schedule.

We now host three groups a month.

Pregnancy & Beyond (First Tuesday of the month)
12:30 PM - 1.30 PM
Harmony Family Hub, Clifton Street, CV1 5GR
Next sessions: 01/07/25

Antenatal Session (Third Wednesday of every month)
1:00 PM - 2.00 PM
Virtual via Teams
Next sessions: 16/07/25

Pregnancy & Beyond (Second Thursday of every month)
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Coffee Tots at The Wave, New Union Street, CV1 2PS
Next sessions: 10/07/25

We are also pleased to announce that we now provide one-2-one appointments on the following days:

- Monday morning (fortnightly) for Specialist Infant Feeding Support at Park Edge Family Hub

- Tuesday morning (weekly) at Aspire Family Hub

- Friday morning (weekly) at Coffee Tots at The Wave (available during term time only)

For more information or support, please contact the Coventry Infant Feeding Team at 07904 984620, available Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00.

26/06/2025

The Coventry Infant Feeding Team have put together the below video which introduces us as a service, what we can offer from the mother's point of view and how we have helped families we have come into contact with.

If you wish to find out more and have a listen, please follow the below link.

➡ https://drive.google.com/file/d/11MZEmsxLfb99QOB_95EJZykxhYC-I5ot/view?usp=drive_link [drive.google.com] ⬅


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24/06/2025

23/06/2025

Updates on Routine Childhood Vaccinations

Please be aware of upcoming changes to routine childhood vaccinations set to begin on 1st July 2025 and 1st January 2026.

Newborn Vaccinations: There will be minor adjustments for newborns starting on 1st July 2025.

Appointment Changes: Babies born after 1st July 2024 will now have an appointment at 18 months.

Children born before these dates will continue to follow their original vaccination schedule.

To find out more, visit:https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68386e3c210698b3364e8685/UKHSA_13284_Routine_Childhood_imms_schedule_from_1July2025__born_from_1July24_.pdf

16/06/2025

This week is Drowning Prevention Week. We have put together 5 Water Safety Tips to remember whilst in your garden that you may find useful with a link to a couple of websites, which hold further information around this topic.

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14/06/2025

14/06/2025

Fact Friday!!