NHS Lanarkshire Mums & Babies

23/02/2026

Tuesdays NHS Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Groups.

These are FREE to attend and you can attend any group that suits you, not just specific to your area.

Breastfeeding groups offer a warm, welcoming and safe environment where pregnant women and breastfeeding mums can meet and support each other.
Come along for a chat, make new friends and share experiences.
You do not need to be having breastfeeding challenges to attend, as the social and emotional support is just as important.

If you do have challenges on your journey, you can get professional advice from staff who have been fully trained to support breastfeeding.
A warm welcome awaits! 🥰

❣️ Larkhall 11.00am-12pm
❣️ Carluke 1.00pm-2.00pm
❣️ Chryston 1.30pm-2.30pm
❣️ Cumbernauld 10.00am-11.00am
❣️ Hamilton 1.30pm-2.30pm
❣️ Rutherglen 10.30am - 11.30am

⭐⭐ Family Nurse Partnership - Airdrie 1.00pm -2.00PM 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month.

22/02/2026

"In this world everything is new for me and I'm small. You being close by and caring for me no matter how I'm feeling is so assuring. You give me something constant to trust as I learn about new things."

with thanks to for words and infographic

22/02/2026

Repost due to a scheduling error last week🙈

Happy World Breastfeeding in Public Day!

Remember, breastfeeding in public is protected by law💜

In the UK the Equality Act 2010 states that it is s*x discrimination to treat a woman unfavourably because she is breastfeeding.

In Scotland, breastfeeding is also protected by the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 under which it is an offence to stop someone in a public place from feeding their child, if under two, with milk. The legislation allows for fines for preventing breastfeeding in public places.

www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-information/continuing-the-breastfeeding-journey/breastfeeding-in-public

✨Please share to raise awareness of breastfeeding in public✨

[ID: Image of a smiling mum breastfeeding her child while sitting on a sofa. World Breastfeeding in Public Day.]

22/02/2026

Mondays Breastfeeding Groups within Lanarkshire

Breastfeeding groups offer a warm, welcoming and safe environment where pregnant women and breastfeeding mums can meet and support each other.

They are FREE to attend and you can attend any group that suits you, not just specific to your area.
Come along for a chat, make new friends and share experiences.

❣️ Motherwell Breastfeeding Group - 10am-11am

You do not need to be having breastfeeding challenges to attend, as the social and emotional support is just as important.
If you do have challenges on your journey, you can get professional advice from staff who have been fully trained to support breastfeeding.
A warm welcome awaits! 🥰

21/02/2026

NHS Lanarkshire would like to welcome you to our Annual Baby Memorial Service 🪽along with Lanarkshire Sands

28th March 2026 at 1300 hrs
Ronald Miller Suite
Level 0
University Hospital Wishaw

If you wish to have your baby’s name placed on the cradle roll please email

babymemorial@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

By 20th March please.

21/02/2026

Hold. Carry. Cuddle

21/02/2026

Our NHS Breastfeeding groups offer a warm, welcoming and safe environment where pregnant women and breastfeeding mums can meet and support each other.

They are FREE to attend and you can attend any group that suits you, not just specific to your area.

Come along for a chat, make new friends and share experiences.

You do not need to be having breastfeeding challenges to attend, as the social and emotional support is just as important.

If you do have challenges on your journey, you can get professional advice from staff who have been fully trained to support breastfeeding.

You also may meet a “Community Mother” at the group. They are volunteers who have breastfed their own babies and are also trained to offer you support with breastfeeding.

A warm welcome awaits! 🥰

MONDAY
❣️ Motherwell Breastfeeding Group - 10am-11am

TUESDAY
❣️ Larkhall 11.00am-12.00pm
❣️ Carluke 1.00pm-2.00pm
❣️ Chryston 1.30pm-2.30pm
❣️ Cumbernauld 10.00am-11.00am
❣️ Hamilton 1.30pm-2.30pm
⭐️ Family Nurse Partnership - Airdrie 1.00pm -2.30pm (3rd Tuesday of every month)
❣️ Rutherglen Breastfeeding Group - 1030am-1130am

WEDNESDAY
❣️ Airdrie 10.00am-12.00pm
❣️ Coatbridge 10.30am-12.00 noon
❣️ Strathaven 10.30am -11.30am
❣️ Wishaw 10.00am-11.30am
❣️ Kilsyth 11.00am-12.00pm

THURSDAY
❣ Blantyre 10.30am -11.30am
❣ Lanark 1.30pm-2.30pm
❣ Bellshill 1.00pm-2.00pm

FRIDAY
❣️ East Kilbride 11.45am-12.45pm
❣️ Shotts 11.45am-1.15pm

21/02/2026

The safest place for your baby to sleep is in their own clear, flat, separate sleep space such as cot or moses basket.

Whether you choose to bed share or it is unplanned these are some key points you need to know to prepare.

Preparing the bed:
✅Keep pillows and adult bedding away from baby
✅Remove headboards that aren’t solid (e.g. slats)
✅Do not have other child or pets in the bed
✅Check baby can’t be trapped, wedged, or fall out
✅Never leave a baby alone in an adult bed
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Do not co-sleep if:
❌ Baby was exposed to smoking in pregnancy
❌ Someone in the bed smokes
❌ Someone in the bed has taken medication that makes them sleepy
❌ Someone in the bed has consumed alcohol or drugs
❌ Baby was premature or weighed under 5½lb at birth
🚫 Never co-sleep on a sofa or armchair

Check out https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/baby-safety/safer-sleep-information/

20/02/2026

Physio Friday!
Topic: Badger Notes

Badger Notes allows you real time access to your maternity, child or neonatal records.
The information that appears is generated in real-time from your hospital based system using details entered by your midwife or other health professionals involved in your care.

What are some of the benefits?
• Information can be shared with you directly from the maternity system.
• Only those with the correct login details are able to access the notes, meaning it is a safe store for your records.
• Your Care Plan displays week-by-week of your pregnancy. Each week will give you information about that week of pregnancy, including appointments and additional reading recommended that links you to specific leaflets within your Badger Notes Library.
• Information is available to support your recovery following your delivery as well as information to support your antenatal journey.

⭐️Make sure to turn on your notifications to receive reminders about recommended reading and other messages that are useful for your pregnancy!

20/02/2026

20/02/2026

In Scotland, only 20% of pregnant women who are to***co dependent get treatment.

The NHS Quit Your Way team provides support to pregnant women to quit smoking.

For specialist support and suitable Ni****ne Replacement Therapy during your pregnancy contact the NHS Quit Your Way team:
📞 0800 84 84 84
🤰 Find out more and access support: bit.ly/3Zq8ftN
🚭 www.Quityourway.scot

20/02/2026

Are you pregnant or a breastfeeding mum aged 21 in either North or South Lanarkshire?

The Family Nurse Partnership would like to invite you to their Breastfeeding Group.

NEXT GROUP IS Tuesday 17th February

This is FREE to attend offer a warm, welcoming and safe environment.

Come along for a chat, make new friends and share experiences.
You do not need to be having breastfeeding challenges to attend, as the social and emotional support is just as important.

If you do have challenges on your journey, you can get professional advice from staff who have been fully trained to support breastfeeding.
A warm welcome awaits! 🥰

(Transport to the group can be provided if required)

3rd Tuesday of month
1pm – 2.00pm

VENUE

Home Community Centre
2 Clark Street
Airdrie
ML6 6DH