NHS Ayrshire And Arran Women and Children’s Service

08/08/2025

feedback Friday, well done to all staff involved

Feedback from octobercj97 about Crosshouse Hospital / Maternity care, Crosshouse Hospital / Gynaecology

06/08/2025

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06/08/2025

06/08/2025

04/08/2025

Going back home? Introducing family foods? Back to work? Feeling discomfort?

⏰ Whenever you need help with breastfeeding, it should be there for you!

Skilled breastfeeding support should be available for ALL women from pregnancy, for as long as they wish to continue 🤱.

Going back home? Introducing family foods? Back to work? Feeling discomfort?

⏰ Whenever you need help with breastfeeding, it should be there for you!

Skilled breastfeeding support should be available for ALL women from pregnancy, for as long as they wish to continue 🤱.

03/08/2025

For those struggling this World Breastfeeding Week ❤️
See for support in your area or speak to you midwife or health visitor.

To those who don’t feel like celebrating World Breastfeeding Week — this is for you 💜

Maybe you're in pain. Maybe you're overwhelmed. Maybe you stopped breastfeeding - not because you wanted to, but because you weren't given the support you needed.

You’re not alone.

💔 80% of women who want to breastfeed stop before they’re ready.
Not because they failed — but because they weren’t supported.

This week isn’t just about celebration.
It’s about you.

If you’re finding it hard, if you have questions, or if you just need a listening ear — the National Breastfeeding Helpline is here for you.

No pressure. No judgement. Just real, human support - 24/7

Call 0300 100 0212 or send us a DM on social media anytime💜

Our trusted service is provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK), with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

🌟Please share to help us reach more mums and families who need us🌟

[ID: Close-up of child breastfeeding. National Breastfeeding Helpline. 0300 100 0212. World Breastfeeding Week 2025 logo.]

03/08/2025

🌍🤱 World Breastfeeding Week 2025 🤱🌍
1st-7th August

This week, we join the global celebration of breastfeeding, building strong communities and celebrating the work that we do 💕

This years theme is 'Prioritise breastfeeding - create sustainable support systems'

This , let’s raise awareness, break down barriers, and celebrate the power of community support in every feed 🤱

02/08/2025

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Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby👶. It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses.

✅ Start within 1 hour after birth 🤱
✅ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months 🤱
✅ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is at least 2 years old 🤱

Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby👶. It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses.

✅ Start within 1 hour after birth 🤱
✅ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months 🤱
✅ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is at least 2 years old 🤱

01/08/2025

If you would like to give feedback on your care please use link below

The UK's independent non-profit feedback platform for health and social care. Share your story - help make our services better.

01/08/2025

Friday feedback
well done to all involved what amazing feedback

Feedback from February01 about Crosshouse Hospital / Maternity care

01/08/2025

Healthy start vitamins contain the vitamins pregnant women are advised to take. Please get in touch with your midwife or GP if you are pregnant and have not received them.

Well.... that concludes our maternal nutrition campaign🙂.

We hope this has been useful. To recap on any of this information and more, visit our three maternal nutrition YouTube videos on NHS Ayrshire and Arran's YouTube page.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLUQe3YSh0I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n1YWSIjgHo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYimwZ67mBc