Goodwin Doulas and Breastfeeding Peer Support

04/03/2026

IBCLC Day is an annual celebration honoring the vital work of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants in supporting breastfeeding families.
IBCLC Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of March to recognize the expertise and dedication of IBCLCs, who provide skilled lactation care to new mothers, expectant parents, and healthcare teams. These professionals play a crucial role in guiding families through breastfeeding challenges, offering both technical guidance and emotional support, and promoting infant nutrition and maternal health. In Hull and the east riding we are very lucky to have some amazing lactation consultants, who each day support women to achieve their breastfeeding goals.
Tag below someone you want to do a shout out to for the wonderful work they do!

24/02/2026

SEND Reform Consultation – Your views needed
The Government has published the SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First consultation (23 February 2026), setting out proposed improvements to the SEND system, including:

better early identification and support,
new layers of flexible support including Individual Support Plans,
strengthened inclusion across mainstream settings, and
updated national SEND standards and Code of Practice.
This consultation specifically invites responses from local authority teams and professional groups, as well as teachers, SENCOs, school and trust leaders, early years providers, post‑16 settings.

Please share your experience, expertise and perspectives by completing the consultation online:

Find and participate in consultations run by the Department for Education

21/02/2026

🌟 Want to start a career in Health & Social Care? 🌟

Goodwin is launching a FREE 6‑week course (1 day per week):

Principles of Working in the Health Sector

Gain essential skills, boost your confidence, and improve your chances of getting work in the health sector.

Plus—we’ll support you into employment when you finish your qualification! 💼💙

📞 Call Lloyd: 01482 587550

📧 Email: Ldobbs@goodwintrust.org

Start your journey today! 🚀

20/02/2026

This week we have had the absolute pleasure of welcoming a student who was one of our earlier babies born on the project back in 2011! -See how much she has grown!

18/02/2026

📢 Exciting Research Opportunity! 🔬✨

Are you or someone you know impacted by severe PMS or PMDD? 💖

The Humber NHS Research Team are looking for participants who struggle with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and severe Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)! 💪

🧠 What is PMDD/severe PMS?

It's more than "just PMS." 🙅‍♀️ These are real mood disorders with symptoms like:

• 🌪️ Intense mood swings
• 😡 Irritability & Anxiety
• 🌫️ Difficulty concentrating
• 💥 Physical discomfort

These symptoms happen intensely about a week before your period and stop when it starts. 🩸 It’s NOT a hormone imbalance, but a negative brain reaction to natural hormonal changes. ⚖️🧠

🧬 Why This Study Matters:

We're diving deep into how genes and environment influence the risk of psychiatric disorders linked to reproductive events like the menstrual cycle. 🔍Our goal? To revolutionise diagnosis, prevention, treatment, and support for those affected. 🚀 Your participation can make a HUGE difference in understanding and improving mental health for so many! 🤝

📝 What's Involved?

Taking part is completely voluntary and flexible! 🌈 You choose how much you engage. We might ask you to:

• 📝 Share contact & personal info (for research purposes only!) 🔒
• 🗣️ Answer questions about your experiences (20-25 mins) ⏱️
• 😴 Track your mood & sleep for two cycles 🗓️🌙
• 📧 Optionally be contacted for future research! 📩

Every piece of information helps us build a clearer picture and find better solutions. 🧩💡
We need as many participants as possible to make this study a success! 📈 If you're passionate about advancing mental health research and want to help us make a big impact, we'd love to hear from you. 👋

👉 Ready to learn more and sign up? Scan the QR code with your smartphone or type the short code into your internet browser 🔗📲

Please share this post with anyone who might be interested! 🤳 Let’s break the silence around PMDD and severe PMS together. 📣

18/02/2026

If you have given birth recently in Hull or North Yorkshire, please complete this short feedback form for our local maternity and neonatal system (LMNS) who are looking at inclusive communication during and after pregnancy. All feedback is anonymous and will help to influence care for other families in the future. Thank you

17/02/2026

follow the link
www.hull.gov.uk/parenting

17/02/2026

We're building the ultimate labour and birthing playlist, drop your top push track in the comments

17/02/2026

Our volunteers show kindness every single day supporting those mums referred to us. If you know the name of your volunteer who supported you, you can comment below, or say thank you to anyone else who gave you the support and kindness you needed during your pregnancy, birth or postnatal journey

Goodwin Development Trust

14/02/2026

The whole city has worked so hard for this achievement and we are so happy to have been a part of this journey for so many families. 52% breastfeeding at 6 weeks is amazing and just shows what we can achieve in our wonderful city when we all work together. The model of care offered to families and the dedication, passion and commitment given by all staff and volunteers across the city has been and will continue to be an example of achievement that should be recognised across the country.

👶 The Hull Integrated Feeding Team and Hull City Council are proud to announce that, for the first time in the city’s history, over 50% of babies in Hull are being breastfed at six weeks, marking a major public health achievement. The Hull Integrated Infant Feeding Team has confirmed that breastfeeding rates have reached 52%, a dramatic rise from just 6% in 2008.

Read in full here: https://news.hull.gov.uk/13/02/2026/hull-celebrates-historic-milestone-as-more-than-half-of-local-babies-are-now-breastfed/

10/02/2026

Looking forward to this. This will be a drop in session once a month at Hull Sisters to give pregnancy, postnatal or breastfeeding information and guidance. We can also take referrals to give 121 support as part of our volunteer services 😀

05/02/2026

Start a conversation with someone today as talking to each other can be the first step in improving mental health, battling loneliness or accessing mental health support.
It doesn't have to be a big task, text a friend you haven't talked to in a while, chat to a colleague at work or go for a walk with a neighbour.
Check out this website for more tips on how to connect. https://www.mind.org.uk/get-involved/time-to-talk-day/
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