Norfolk & Waveney Local Maternity & Neonatal System

15/08/2025

🌞Sun safety - keep your baby cool and protect them from the sun.

Babies should be kept out of the sun as much as possible. You can attach a parasol or sunshade to your baby's pushchair to keep them out of the sun. (Don't cover your baby's pushchair or pram with a blanket because it could lead to overheating).

Choose cool, lightweight clothing and team with sunglasses and a sunhat with a wide brim or long flap at the back to protect your baby's head, ears and neck.

If your baby is 6 months or over, be sure to apply a sunscreen of at least 50 SPF (sunscreen is not recommended for babies under 6 months).

You can find more useful advice about staying safe in the sun on Just One Norfolk: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/staying-safe/staying-safe-outside/staying-safe-in-the-sun/

13/08/2025

👶 New support for dads – all in one place! 💙

Whether you're expecting your first child or you're already deep in the world of nappies and night feeds, our new Just One Norfolk webpages are packed with support and advice for dads.

🧠 Mental health
👪 Supporting your partner
🎓 Getting ready to be a dad
🗣️ Finding local support
❤️ Bonding with your baby

And more!

👉Follow this link to Just One Norfolk: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/pregnancy-early-days/support-for-dads/

12/08/2025

Watch the Lullaby Trust video for tips on how to continue following safer sleep advice during the hotter summer months.

Summer is here and we want to make sure that families enjoy the warm weather and keep their baby safe as the temperature rises. For more information visit Th...

11/08/2025

Available NOW!

FREE antenatal education, available in 9 different languages, and easily accessed from your mobile phone, tablet or laptop. Talk to your midwife to find out more!

08/08/2025

There are lots of ways you can support someone who is breastfeeding their baby!

Breastfeeding can be a journey with ups and downs - having the right support makes all the difference.

Here’s how you can help:

💬 Listen without judgment
🧺 Offer to make a drink or help around the house
🕰 Give her time and space to feed
💡 Encourage her to seek support if she needs it
💖 Remind her she’s doing an amazing job

And there's more information on Just One Norfolk: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/videos-podcasts-apps/

07/08/2025

🌞Norfolk & Waveney LMNS Quarterly Newsletter: August 2025🌞

Take a look at this quarter's newsletter for all of our project updates - you can read the full newsletter here: http://bit.ly/3Uj8Ryt

If you would like access to a pdf copy please email nwicb.pim@nhs.net

Check out this design designed by LMNS Shared.

07/08/2025

Exciting new opportunity at QEHKL! We’re launching the Infant Feeding Peer Volunteer Service! If you have experience with breastfeeding, a passion for supporting new parents and some spare time, we’d love to hear from you! Full training will be provided – just bring your enthusiasm and empathy. Help us make a difference in those precious early days.

07/08/2025

It's your right in law to feed your baby wherever you want to.

But if you feel a little self-conscious to begin with, you can find some useful tips to build up your confidence on the Just One Norfolk website:

https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/feeding-out-about/

And you can find a handy map with all the organisations who are part of the Norfolk Infant Feeding Friendly Scheme on the Norfolk Community Directory. These places have pledged to provide a welcoming and supportive space for anyone wishing to feed their baby.

https://communitydirectory.norfolk.gov.uk/Search?AccreditationIds=19&StartDate=2024-11-14&EndDate=2025-11-14&DR=False&UDG=False&OrderBy=Name&InfoPageIndex=1&SM=ServiceSearch&SME=False&ServicePageIndex=2

06/08/2025

Did you know breastfeeding can protect you and your baby from infections and disease? 💖

For babies, as well as essential nutrition, breastmilk provides critical antibodies that protect against many common illnesses like diarrhoea, pneumonia, and infections. Breastfed children are less likely to become overweight or obese and have a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions. And breastfeeding reduces the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

For mothers, breastfeeding reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

Find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding: https://www.nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/benefits/

05/08/2025

Breastfeeding is a skill you and your baby both need to learn, so try not to worry if it doesn't go perfectly at first. 💐

There is lots of help available to support you. 💙

Find out more about positioning and attachment, including how to get comfortable and make sure your baby is properly attached: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/attachment-positioning/

You can find out about common breastfeeding challenges and how to overcome them here: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/common-breastfeeding-challenges/

You can ask your midwife or health visitor for help.

You can find local breastfeeding groups here: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/community-support-in-norfolk-waveney/

And you can call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 - lines are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

04/08/2025

Any amount of breastmilk is good for your baby's health and wellbeing. 👶

Every drop of breastmilk your baby receives counts. 💧

Breastfeeding is a skill you and your baby both need to learn, so try not to worry if it doesn't go perfectly at first.

Everyone has a different breastfeeding experience. 💙

You can breastfeed your baby for as long as you want and there is help to support you throughout your journey.

You can find lots of useful information and support on the Just One Norfolk website: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/

01/08/2025

World Breastfeeding Week starts today!

We'll be posting about all things breastfeeding but if you're keen to find out more visit the Just One Norfolk website: https://www.justonenorfolk.nhs.uk/healthy-lifestyles/infant-feeding/breastfeeding/