LatchOn - Breastfeeding support Eastbourne

12/01/2026

For many families, pets are simply part of everyday life, breastfeeding included. Having them nearby during feeds can feel grounding, especially in the early days when everything feels new ( and often overwhelming). Later on they can be a good source of distraction ( those 3-4 months old might pop on and off because of a wagging tail..), but one thing is for sure: they are a part of our family.

A familiar presence, a gentle stroke, or just knowing they’re close can help you settle during longer or more emotional feeds - no matter your baby's age. And if your pets were your first furry babies, it’s very normal to feel like you’re not giving them enough attention anymore. Letting them be part of these quiet moments if you feel comfortable can help everyone adjust and feel included as your family grows. 🐾

Do you have any pets who like to keep you company during feeds? Share your stories below!

12/01/2026

Breastfeeding hunger hits differently.
What are our favourite survival snacks?
Do you have a go-to dish you swear by?
This week, let’s swap recipes 𝘀𝗼 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 to help make everyday life easier.
📍 Location: Sovereign Harbour Community Centre ( Free parking in Crumbles Car Park)
📅 Date: 14th January, 2026
🕰 Time: 12:30 – 2:00 PM
🎉 Free to attend – donations are welcome to help keep these sessions going, as a small charity every little help counts!

12/01/2026

• Feeding to sleep is biological.
Babies are wired to fall asleep at the breast or bottle. Sucking releases hormones that regulate stress, body temperature, and sleep. This isn’t a “bad habit”. It’s a built-in survival and regulation tool.

• Contact naps are normal.
Human infants are meant to be close to their caregivers. Being held supports nervous system regulation, breathing, and temperature control. Wanting to sleep on you doesn’t mean you’re creating dependence, it means your baby feels safe.

• Cluster feeding is expected.
Frequent feeding, especially in the evenings or during growth spurts, is how babies increase milk supply and meet developmental needs. It can feel intense, but it’s temporary and purposeful, not a sign of low milk or something going wrong.

• Waking at night is more common than you’re led to believe.
Most babies (and many toddlers) wake overnight well into the first years of life. Night waking supports feeding, development, and protects milk supply. “Sleeping through the night” (meaning 10+ hours) is not the norm. It’s the exception. Sleeping through the night is considered 6 hours of consecutive sleep without feeding.

Sometimes the hardest part of early parenting isn’t the baby, it’s the expectations we’re given. You’re not doing it wrong. You’re responding to a very human and very normal baby.

08/01/2026

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Good old days 😅

08/01/2026

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08/01/2026

Own your parenting and breastfeeding story. Every path is unique, and that’s the beauty of it 💕

We’re here to support you every step of the way as you feed your little one.

Visit our website for all things breastfeeding 👉 https://bit.ly/3tw2HRc

08/01/2026

Breastfeeding is not just food, it is comfort, regulation, and reassurance.

08/01/2026

💜💜 good to be back!!

06/01/2026

Yep.

Just because you only see Drops of colostrum when you hand express/pump, doesn’t mean your baby needs formula. Those first few days, colostrum is all they need….*tiny* BUT packed with everything your baby needs and it is perfectly capable of sustaining a healthy, term newborn for the first few days.

Not only that… but infants are actually better at removing milk than any pump, and frequent, skin-to-skin feeding is what helps your supply kick in. Supplementing for the sole reason that “milk isn’t in” (which it is… you have colostrum, which= milk) can actually slow down your milk production, potentially delaying the establishment of the a full milk supply.

Formula should only be considered if there are clear medical indications such as excessive weight loss (more than 10%), dehydration, or *significant* blood sugar issues… ***and even then donor breast milk should be offered first if available because formula is a risk to the newborn infant.***

Trust the process, keep feeding on demand, and let your baby do the work…they’re created for this.💕