La Leche League of Hull and East Riding

08/01/2026

The next issue of Breastfeeding Matters is out soon – and it’s a special issue focusing on work: returning to paid work, the work of breastfeeding, volunteering, and the skills we learn from mothering.

Breastfeeding Matters is our membership publication – when you become an LLLGB member, you’ll receive it every two months and it’s full of different mothers' and parent's experiences and breastfeeding journeys. It's our thank you to you for being a member.

Join here: laleche.org.uk/join/

05/01/2026

Have you found the LLLGB podcast? We cover topics from sleep, starting solids, the first week, what happens at 6-8 weeks, autism and breastfeeding, self care and much more. The hosts are two of our LLL Leaders, Maria and Sarah and you can listen to them chatting honestly about breastfeeding and parenting, talking with professional experts - and with mothers and parents at all stages of their breastfeeding journeys.

It's on Spotify and Apple - have a listen!

03/01/2026

It’s 4 A.M. You’ve nursed your baby five times throughout the night. You’re beyond exhausted. But where can you breastfeed safely when you might fall asleep? You’ve heard that your bed is dangerous for babies. Or is it? Is there a way to reduce the risk? Does life really have to be this hard? No, it doesn’t. Sweet Sleep is within reach.

LLLI's Sweet Sleep combines a warm style with accurate, up-to-date and rigorously referenced information. Learn how you can sleep better and sleep safer.

And if you buy from the LLLGB Shop, you can be confident that any profits are going towards LLLGB's work supporting breastfeeding.

Link in the comments!

31/12/2025

Happy New Year from LLLGB! Wishing you a happy and peaceful 2026 🎉❤

29/12/2025

You don't have to be having challenges with breastfeeding to come to an LLL group, although if you are, our LLL Leaders are there to support you. Our groups are where friendships are made and you can just come and enjoy being with others who breastfeeding their babies and beyond - whatever breastfeeding looks like for you. Come for support and stay for community!

You can find your our more about our groups, and what happens at them here:
https://laleche.org.uk/group-meetings/

[A group of mothers sitting in a circle on the floor and on sofas with their children in their laps and on the floor, with toys scattered around. Text: Come for support ~ stay for the community]

19/12/2025

Babies don't know the time of year. Throughout the holiday period you can access LLLGB breastfeeding information and support on our website or talk to our volunteer LLL Leaders.

For the different ways to get support see our website: www.laleche.org.uk/get-support

[Image: Coloured lights out of focus. Text: We are here for you and your baby throughout the holiday season. www.laleche.org.uk/get-support]

17/12/2025

Our article has tips to help you if you are getting together with your friends and families on holiday or family celebrations - what does it mean for you and breastfeeding?

https://laleche.org.uk/holidays-celebrations-and-breastfeeding/

[Image: Crocheted breast surrounded by tiny ceramic breasts, all wrapped in white fairy lights. Text: Breastfeeding and family gatherings - our article has tips to help you over the holidays.]

15/12/2025

If you’re not already the proud owner of one of our beautiful LLL pendants then why not treat yourself, or drop a hint to any nearest and dearest looking for gift ideas for you!

Our pendants are currently available in a polished bronze or silver finish priced from £19.20 (incl VAT and P&P).

Link in the comments!

15/12/2025

Sometimes babies don't gain weight as quickly as hoped for and may need help to get all the milk they need. Our article explores what might be happening, and what you can do, if your baby needs more milk.

https://www.laleche.org.uk/my-baby-needs-more-milk

[Image: newborn at the breast. Text: www.laleche.org.uk]

12/12/2025

Little cold hands on your back?!

Breastfeeding outside when you are cold and wrapped up can be tricky. Can you share your tips for how you are managing?

30/11/2025

26/11/2025

A ni**le shield can sometimes be used to help establish breastfeeding or in some cases to help ensure that breastfeeding continues. For more information, about when a ni**le shield may be a useful tool, see our article:

https://laleche.org.uk/ni**le-shields/

[Image: newborn resting at the breast, which has a ni**le shield. Text: Ni**le shields and breastfeeding]