The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service

02/03/2026

If you need information on Diabetes and breastfeeding, check out our factsheet, here - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/diabetes/

Let’s stop stigma!

The right words go a long way.

💙 Be inclusive.
💙 Be kind.
💙 Be respectful.

02/03/2026

With spring in the air (nearly!) today we're feeling bright and cheery 🌞

And we want to remind you that we're here to support all mums and parents who need us!

As the weather warms up many of our services are restarting their walking groups, where you can stretch your legs with your little ones, with peer supporters on hand if you need support.

Check out the 'Get Support' page on our website to see if we have a service near you. There you will find links to their social media pages where you'll find the most up-to-date information on their groups.

What are you favourite early signs of Spring?
🌷 Let us know in the comments 🌷

[ID: Image of a mum wearing a rainbow dress, standing in a sunny garden, breastfeeding her baby. ]

28/02/2026

🧪National Science Day🧪

At BfN, we believe it's important that mothers and parents are given the evidence-based information they need to make informed choices - which is why if you ask our peer supporters about medication and breastfeeding, they will signpost you to our Drugs in Breastmilk service 💜

Our The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service has over 70 factsheets covering a variety of medications, medical conditions and procedures, including new additions last year:

✨Fertility Treatment
✨Cardiovascular Disease
✨ADHD
✨Diabetes
✨Nausea, Vomiting, Vertigo and Related Problems

You can find them here:
https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/

We also have a wonderful team of pharmacist volunteers, who are trained in breastfeeding support, available to answer your questions every day of the year. They're all mums who have breastfed, so they can provide evidence-based guidance while understanding what you’re going through.

Send enquiries to: druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk - we aim to reply to enquiries within 24 hours💜

[ID 1: 28th February. National Science Day. It is so important that mothers and parents are given the evidence-based information they need to make informed choices about medication and breastfeeding.]

[ID 2: Our 70+ factsheets cover many medications, treatments and conditions. Drugs in Breastmilk service logo. Contact our volunteer pharmacists on Facebook or via email: druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk.]

27/02/2026

Did you know you may be able to support The Breastfeeding Network directly from your pay?
.. and it only takes a few minutes to set up!

Payroll Giving (sometimes called Give As You Earn) lets you make a regular donation straight from your salary, before tax, making your gift go further at no extra cost to you. Many employers' schemes also offer match funding, meaning your donation could be doubled!

As our charity is fully eligible for Payroll Giving Schemes, you can search for The Breastfeeding Network in your workplace giving portal, or share our charity number with your employer: SC027007.

Regular gifts, no matter how small, can help us plan ahead and provide stable support to families who need us most 💜

If you’re able, please ask your HR or employer whether Payroll Giving (and employer matching) is available where you work and look for us when you sign up.

More info here: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/give-as-you-earn/

Thank you for your ongoing support and for helping us reach more parents who need us 💜



[ID: Payroll Giving Month. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you make a regular donation straight from your salary, before tax, making your gift go further at no extra cost to you! Search: The Breastfeeding Network in your workplace giving portal or share our charity number with your employer: SC027007. Images of mums breastfeeding.]

26/02/2026

If you'd like some information on antibiotics and breastfeeding, check out our factsheet - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/antibiotics/

25/02/2026

24/7 infant feeding support 💜

25/02/2026

24/02/2026

Did you know we have a factsheet on Raynaud's Phenomenon and Breastfeeding? - https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/raynauds/

February is Raynaud's Awareness Month

Did you know❓
Raynaud’s phenomenon affects up to 10% of otherwise healthy women aged 21 to 50. It's 9 times more common in women than in men.

Originally it was described as affecting mainly fingers and toes, but it can affect ear lobes, nose and lips as well as parts of the body - including the ni***es.

Some mums experience pain which worsens in the cold, e.g. passing fridges in the supermarket or when exposing the ni**le to feed.

Self-help measures include:
✨Limiting caffeine and stopping smoking
✨Rubbing ni***es with warm oil after feeds
✨Covering breasts with a heat-retaining compress
✨Avoiding decongestants, the contraceptive pill and fluconazole (an antifungal medication)
✨Adding ginger to your diet or bath water

You can read more about Raynaud's and breastfeeding in our factsheet:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/raynauds/

If you have any questions, please contact our The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk Service 💚



[ID: Raynaud's Phenomenon and Breastfeeding Self-Help Measures. It may be beneficial to add ginger to your diet, drink ginger tea, or put a spoonful of ground ginger in your bath water. Avoid decongestants, the contraceptive pill and fluconazole which can make symptoms worse. Rub ni***es gently with warm oil immediately after feeds or cover the breast with a heat-retaining compress. Stop smoking and limit caffeine intake (both ni****ne and caffeine constrict blood vessels)]💚

20/02/2026

Looking for breastfeeding support this week?

We're here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year!

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Whether you need a quick chat about your breastfeeding journey, or you want us to talk you through a feed, we're here 💜

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[ID: Image of a mum breastfeeding while her older child sits in front of her. First baby or fifth baby - we're with you every step of the way! 0300 100 0212 - 24/7. National Breastfeeding Helpline.]

20/02/2026

With World Breastfeeding in Public Day this weekend, we wanted to share the thoughts of a mum who says breastfeeding has given her so much more confidence.
Thank you for sharing Caitlin 💜

If you’re feeling worried about breastfeeding in public, or you’re planning your first trip out with baby and would feel more comfortable with a little support, we're here for you.

Why not see if we have a peer support drop-in group near you? They’re a welcoming, friendly space to build confidence and get comfortable breastfeeding out and about.

Our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is also available 24/7. Call 0300 100 0212 or drop them a private message💜

Find our services here:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

✨What would you tell another mum who is worried about breastfeeding in public? Let us know in the comments!✨

[ID: What would I say to someone who is afraid to breastfeed in public? “I am 15 months in. I was the same the first few times I went out then I looked at everyone round about me eating and drinking and told my self breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world, if I get any unwanted looks or stare back, no one has the right to judge. Breastfeeding has given me so much more confidence and it has helped my baby grow and thrive. Do it feed your baby do not deprive yourself of this experience based on what you think others will say or do." - Caitlin. Images on a film roll og mums breastfeeding in public.]

20/02/2026

February is Heart Health Awareness month 💖

If you have a cardiovascular or circulatory system condition, there is usually a treatment option that is compatible with breastfeeding.

Last year, we released a new factsheet that covers a range of conditions and medications related to your heart, your heart health and your cardiovascular/ circulation system.

Cardiovascular Disease, the Circulatory System and Breastfeeding:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/cardiovascular-disease-the-circulatory-system/

If you have any questions, or you need to talk about any medication you're taking while breastfeeding, please contact us at: druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk, or send us a direct message.

Our service is open between 8:30am and 8:30pm, every day of the year. We aim to reply within 24 hours 💌

[ID: Cardiovascular health and Breastfeeding. Image of a stethoscope and a heart. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets.]

17/02/2026

We just have one small ask of you this Random Acts of Kindness Day...

Please share this post to help us reach the mums and families who need us most💜

📞0300 100 0212
💌 send us a DM

Our infant feeding support service is available 24/7, 365 days a year!

Provided by The Breastfeeding Network (UK), with Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

[ID: National Breastfeeding Helpline. 0300 100 0212. Random Acts of Kindness Day. Image of a peer supporter smiling at a mum and baby, holding the baby's hand. bubble background.]