Team QEH Infant Feeding

19/03/2026

Showing early signs of mastitis.

The first signs of mastitis are usually a swollen, often painful area on the breast.
✨ On darker skin tones, this may appear as darkening of the skin.
✨ On lighter skin tones, you might notice redness.
Antibiotics aren’t always needed - but very rarely, mastitis can develop into a more serious infection that requires hospital care and IV antibiotics.
If you’re showing early signs, don’t panic. In most cases, mastitis can be improved or even resolved with simple self-help measures (these steps can also help with blocked ducts and engorgement!)
If it’s feeling overwhelming, you don’t have to go through it alone 💜
Contact us anytime, and one of our peer supporters can talk you through what to do and help you prevent mastitis in the future.
📞 0300 100 212 - 24/7
💬 Support via social media messaging is also available, anytime!
For more information on mastitis, visit:
http://breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/.../mastitis.../
Our trusted service is provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK), with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
[ID 1: Showing early signs of mastitis? Don’t try to empty your breasts. Feed baby responsively and/or express as normal. Rest as much as possible. A cool compress may ease the pain. Check your positioning and attachment. Avoid firm pressure or massage. National Breastfeeding Helpline 0300 1000 100 0212.]

18/03/2026

Yes you CAN take stuff for hayfever when you're breastfeeding. Please don't suffer x

17/03/2026

Free support group tomorrow

17/03/2026

Remember that breasts are like rivers, not like lakes. Trying to 'empty' a breast is like trying to empty a river - it's impossible.

If you feel like your breasts have emptied, remember that you continue to make milk all the time. Even when baby is going through a growth spurt and has been on the breast for hours, they will be getting milk; it may at times be slower, but will be super high in fat and just what they need. It doesn't all 'run out'.

If you're trying to boost your supply, remember that the more you take from the river, the more that will flow in to replace it. It's all about getting that river flowing.

14/03/2026

13/03/2026

Need breastfeeding support this weekend?
National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is here for you, day and night!

📞 0300 100 0212
💌 Send a DM

Empathetic, friendly, non-judgemental infant feeding support, wherever and whenever you need it 💜

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Our 24-hour support is provided by The Breastfeeding Network, with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

[ID: National Breastfeeding Helpline. Need breastfeeding support over the weekend? Call or message us on social media - 24/7. 0300 100 0212. Background image of a mum breastfeeding with her older child sitting next to her.]

12/03/2026

"🌙 Thinking about co-sleeping with your baby? 🌙

Babies should always be in the same room as you for every sleep, day and night, for at least the first six months. You can still leave the room to make a cup of tea or go to the toilet, but for most of the time when they’re sleeping, they are safest if you’re close by. There are no devices on the market that can replace having a parent or carer in the same room as baby for safer sleep.

The safest place for a baby to sleep is in their own separate space such as a cot or moses basket, free from toys, blankets and pillows. This helps lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

But many families choose to share a sleep space - whether they mean to or if they fall asleep unintentionally.

If you do, it’s important to follow safe sleep advice to help keep your baby safe:

✅ Always place your baby on their back to sleep
✅ Keep your baby’s head and face uncovered
✅ Keep pillows and adult bedding away from your baby
✅ Remove slatted or decorated headboards
✅ Check your baby can't be trapped in the bedframe or headboard, between the mattress and the wall or fall out of bed

Key times to avoid co-sleeping:

❌ Never co-sleep if you’ve been drinking alcohol, taken drugs/medication, or if you smoke
❌Avoid co-sleeping if your baby was born prematurely (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) or if they weighed under 2.5kg when they were born
❌ Never fall asleep on a sofa or armchair with your baby – it’s unsafe

💜 For more advice, visit the Lullaby Trust: www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/co-sleeping/

Safe sleep = peace of mind for you and your baby 💫

12/03/2026

Lucy Webber Feeding Support - IBCLC shows us some ways your partner can bond with baby, other than feeding.

12/03/2026

Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding or a combination of the two, you don't need a specific feeding schedule. Instead, it is good to look for feeding cues from your baby and feed them when they are hungry.

Got questions about responsive feeding? Hunger cues?
Worried about overfeeding or that your baby isn't feeding enough?

Talk to one of our peer supporters today 💜

📞 0300 100 0212
💌 send a DM

National Breastfeeding Helpline provides friendly, empathetic support - 24/7!

Provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK), with National Congress - Assam

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[ID: Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding or a combination of the two, you don't need a specific feeding schedule. Instead, it is good to look for feeding cues from your baby and feed them when they are hungry. National Breastfeeding Helpline. 0300 100 0212. Background image of a mum breastfeeding her baby sat on a blanket.]

10/03/2026

Tomorrow Wednesday 11th March
In Kings Lynn

10/03/2026

For those days when you feel like you just can’t do it anymore ….. call National Breastfeeding Helpline UK for a listening ear and support.

09/03/2026

Sharing The Breastfeeding Network (UK) post.