NHS Ayrshire And Arran Women and Children’s Service

11/04/2026

We're here for you through those difficult nights 💜

Call us anytime, or drop us a message:

📞0300 100 0212
💌 Send us a DM

Our peer supporters are here to answer your questions, share evidence-based information, and provide a listening ear.

Thank you so much to this mum who called us overnight for sharing her experiences, and helping us spread the word about our service!

National Breastfeeding Helpline is provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK), with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

✨Have you called us for support overnight? Let us know in the comments!✨

[ID: National Breastfeeding Helpline. Quote. As it was night time I wasn't able to contact my midwife team and ask for breastfeeding support that is available locally. As it was a difficult night feeding with a lot of pain, it was really valuable to be reassured and given some suggestions/pointers of what would be helpful to try. 0300 100 0212 - 24/7.]

09/04/2026

Lullaby trust
The safest cot for a baby is a clear cot. That means removing anything that isn’t essential, including toys and teddies.

Babies need just two items in their cot:

1. A firm, flat, waterproof mattress.

2. Lightweight bedding or a sleeping bag.

It’s important to remove anything that isn’t essential because items such as toys, blankets and bumpers could cover their face and obstruct their breathing.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/41UTxvq

The safest cot for a baby is a clear cot. That means removing anything that isn’t essential, including toys and teddies.

Babies need just two items in their cot:

1. A firm, flat, waterproof mattress.

2. Lightweight bedding or a sleeping bag.

It’s important to remove anything that isn’t essential because items such as toys, blankets and bumpers could cover their face and obstruct their breathing.

Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/41UTxvq

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

🌟 Exciting News! Last‑Minute April Spaces Just Opened! 🌟
We’ve had a few unexpected spots become available in our April Antenatal Sessions — and they always go fast!
If you or someone you know is expecting, this is the perfect chance to join a friendly, supportive group and feel fully prepared for the journey ahead. 💛
✅ Welcoming atmosphere
✅ Practical skills & guidance
✅ A great opportunity to meet other local parents‑to‑be

👉 Register your interest now:
https://ayrshirepeersupport.nct.org.uk/antenatal-support

Tag a friend who shouldn’t miss this! 👇✨

07/04/2026

"We're celebrating Scottish Breastfeeding Week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💖! In June This week can be tough for families who wanted to breastfeed but weren't able to, and we want to acknowledge that. We're also celebrating all the families who have breastfed their babies - your hard work is amazing! Share a pic or story about your feeding journey with us, and help support other families just starting out 💡 Send us a DM if you're from Ayrshire and Arran

06/04/2026

Busy bank holiday Monday?
Need a minute to sit down and talk about infant feeding?

Our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is here for you wherever and whenever you need support💜

📞0300 100 0212
💌 Send us a DM

Our helpline and social media service is available 24/7, every day of the year - including bank holidays!

National Breastfeeding Helpline is provided by The Breastfeeding Network, with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

✨How's your bank holiday going?✨

[ID: Busy with the kids this bank holiday? Our infant feeding helpline is open 247/! Polaroids of mums breastfeeding out and about. National Breastfeeding Helpline. 0300 100 0212.]

05/04/2026

Wishing a Happy Easter to all 🐰

03/04/2026

, Thank you so much for this weeks feedback 🫶🐰🥚🐥

https://www.careopinion.org.uk/1430603 #1432082

"Happy Easter Friday from our maternity team 🌟! If you're looking to share your thoughts, it's Feedback Friday! 💬 Share your feedback via Care Opinion, send us a DM, or chat with your midwife "

02/04/2026

A discussion on prime morning television today has raised some questions about safer sleep. So we'd like to give you a refresher of our safer sleep guidance.

Unfortunately, clever marketing doesn’t make it easy for new parents who are choosing which sleep products to buy for their baby. We want to remind you that just because a product has made it to the shelves, doesn’t mean it’s suitable for sleep.

Here’s a reminder of our safer sleep advice to avoid any confusion. It might be April Fool’s Day, but when it comes to baby safety, we don’t fool around.

Please share this post to help spread this life-saving message 💛

Our safer sleep overview 👉 https://bit.ly/4hXVWfq

31/03/2026

"You're not alone! 🌟 Need support or just want to chat about breastfeeding?

✨Infant feeding support over the holidays✨

While some of our peer support groups take a break for Easter, our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is still here for you - 24/7!

📞0300 100 0212
💌 send them a DM

Friendly, judgement-free support and evidence-based information, wherever and whenever you need it💜

✨Please share to help us reach more mums over the holidays✨

Provided by The Breastfeeding Network, with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

[ID: National Breastfeeding Helpline. 0300 100 0212. If you need infant feeding support over the holidays... We're here for you! bunny ears. 0300 100 0212 - 24/7.]