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Our new Breastfeeding Buddy service is to guide mums-to-be and new mums in Knowsley.

26/01/2026

Myth Busting Monday

It can be really tempting to want to build a freezer stash of milk "just in case".

Regular expression for a freezer stash in the early weeks can lead to a problem of oversupply. If you are exclusively breastfeeding, we generally recommend to hold off expressing until your milk supply is established (around 6-8 weeks). It can also be an added pressure or stress.

Antenatally, we may see lots of marketing that makes us think a breast pump is an essential piece of breastfeeding equipment, but not everyone needs to express their milk.

If you’re just planning to go out without your baby for a few hours at a time, you may be able to plan around baby's feeds, or adapt your plans to support not needing a huge stash.

See our other posts about safe milk storage and paced feeding. Reach out for additional support if needed.

22/01/2026

Mastitis is when your breast becomes swollen, hot and painful.

Mastitis usually only affects 1 breast, and symptoms often come on quickly. Symptoms can include:

* a swollen area on your breast that may feel hot and painful to touch – the area may become red but this can be harder to see if you have black or brown skin
a wedge-shaped breast lump or a hard area on your breast
* a burning pain in your breast that might be constant or only when you breastfeed
* ni**le discharge, which may be white or contain streaks of blood
* You may also get flu-like symptoms, such as aches, a high temperature (or feeling hot, cold or shivery) and tiredness.

See a GP if your symptoms do not get better 12 to 24 hours after treating it at home, or your symptoms do not get better 48 hours after taking antibiotics.

Please get in touch if you feel like you need extra support.

20/01/2026

We often hear questions about what vitamins babies should have, or what you should take as a new Mum.

NHS recommendations are:
💧 Breastfeeding Mums should consider a 10mcg daily Vitamin D supplement for themselves.
🤱 Breastfed babies should be given a daily vitamin D supplement from birth (8.5-10mcg daily). This is in addition to any supplements taken by Mum.
🍼 Babies who are having more than 500ml of infant formula a day should not be given vitamin supplements. Formula is already fortified with vitamins A, C and D and other nutrients.
👧 All children aged 1 to 4 years old should be given a daily supplement containing 10mcg of vitamin D.

🐟 Vitamin D is found in certain foods, including oily fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel, red meat, and some breakfast cereals – but it's hard to get enough from food alone.

Do you have any questions about supplements?

16/01/2026

Feedback Friday!

Did you know we have a WhatsApp chat for all our Mums? Mum to Mum support in the palm of your hand and our trained peer supporters available for any feeding queries you may have.

Please get in touch if you'd like to know more. Drop us a comment or send us a message with your own experience of our WhatsApp chat!

14/01/2026

Meet our Buddies!

" Hello, I'm Megan, one of the Buddies!

I have had two very challenging breastfeeding journeys with both my children and discovered a passion for infant feeding. I experienced first hand the value of feeling informed and supported, and the huge difference it can make to life as a Mum. They say it takes a village, and I wanted to become a breastfeeding peer supporter to give back and to be a part of that village for other parents.

I look forward to supporting our Mums whether that's through 1:1 support or sharing information through our socials."

Get in touch today if you would like some support, before or after baby arrives 0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090.

12/01/2026

There's a misconception that ni**les need to "toughen up" or that it's normal for breastfeeding to hurt in the early days but this is not the case.

You may experience discomfort when your milk first comes in and as your milk supply regulates over the first 6-8 weeks, however pain when baby is latched can often be resolved with a feeding assessment and tweaks to position and latch.

Get in touch today or join us at one of our drop in sessions.

0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090.

11/01/2026

Shape Our Socials!

What would you like to see on our socials?

What's helpful for you as a parent and for feeding your little one?

Please share below or drop us a message!

08/01/2026

A great guide for supporting good attachment for feeding.

If you are experiencing any challenges or have any niggling questions, please get in touch.

Join us for our drop in sessions next week. Alternatively, contact the service on 0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090.

06/01/2026

We are back today with our Kirkby group at Made to be Mum.
Please join us this week, whether it's for feeding support, a brew or just to get out the house.

05/01/2026

Our 2026 groups will start back from tomorrow!

Join us for a brew, chat and feeding support.

02/01/2026

Feedback Friday!

"This group & the people in it have made navigating post partum with my first baby a lot less isolating and a lot more fun. Thank you for the meetings, Mel & everyone who’s at them."

It's great to hear what our parents have to say about the service, and helps us to shape what we offer.

If you have any feedback for the service, please contact the service on 0333 005 0095 or 07759 708090.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year to all our families!

Take this time to reflect on your 2025 feeding journey. However 2026 may look - considering breastfeeding for the first time, starting the year as a new Mum, or continuing a feeding journey, we are here to support you.

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