Breastfeeding Support

25/02/2026

NICU Killer

22/02/2026

@אורית יעקבסון פתחה מרכז רב מקצועי לקידום ותמיכה בהנקה והזנה בחלב אם 🤗
@נס על חלב, מרכז רב מקצועי לקידום ותמיכה בהנקה וחלב אם
המרכז נקרא נס על חלב ✨🪄 וממוקם בקומה הראשונה של קניון חוצות אלונים. https://www.facebook.com/people/%D7%A0%D7%A1-%D7%A2%D7%9C-%D7%97%D7%9C%D7%91-%D7%9E%D7%A8%D7%9B%D7%96-%D7%A8%D7%91-%D7%9E%D7%A7%D7%A6%D7%95%D7%A2%D7%99-%D7%9C%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%93%D7%95%D7%9D-%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%9E%D7%99%D7%9B%D7%94-%D7%91%D7%94%D7%A0%D7%A7%D7%94-%D7%95%D7%97%D7%9C%D7%91-%D7%90%D7%9D/61586408390192/

21/02/2026

Actually i thought it is default mode, autopilot during birth

Did you know that not all births require directed pushing?

During birth, some people experience the fetal ejection reflex. This is an involuntary response where the body naturally pushes the baby down and out without one choosing to consciously push.

Every birth is different, but understanding how the body works can help families make informed decisions and feel more confident in labor.

As doulas, we support birth by helping create a calm environment, encouraging position changes, and supporting you in following your body’s instincts.

Have you seen or experienced the fetal ejection reflex?

18/02/2026

With Ramadan beginning this week, today we're sharing some information from our guest blog post - Supporting Breastfeeding During Ramadan.

"As peer supporters, we have great duty in supporting mums to feel empowered to achieve their goals by giving information so their decisions are informed. Supporting mothers during Ramadan is no different to helping mums reduce factors that may have a negative impact on their breast feeding or supply.

Things to consider are:

✨Mums will need to eat high nutrient dense food such as date, fruits and nuts to help replace the magnesium, zinc and potassium levels that may reduce during fasting.

✨Avoid drinking too many caffeinated drinks and replace with water, fresh fruits juice, herbal teas and green smoothies.

✨If a mum is fasting during the winter months which can fall between 10/12hrs of fasting, this is much easier as the sunset is much earlier and they have a longer period to eat and drinking during dawn. So really its like having a very late lunch.

For peer supporters who are not Muslim or who may not know much about Ramadan, it is imperative to keep in mind that choice should always be at the forefront of any breastfeeding journey and the support we provide will very much be based on an individual case by case basis. It’s also okay to say I’m not sure and signpost/refer mums to other sources for more information.

For more information on breastfeeding during Ramadan, click here: https://breastfeeding.support/breastfeeding-during-ramadan/"

Full blog post: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/breastfeeding-during-ramadan/

EDIT - Fasting while breastfeeding is not an expectation, but you can choose to if you wish, and it is safe for you to do so. If you are considering fasting while breastfeeding, you may find it helpful to talk a health professional.

Please remember, if you need breastfeeding support, our National Breastfeeding Helpline UK is available 24/7 💜

You can also find out if we have a service near you on our website:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centres-map/

✨Please share✨

[ID: Breastfeeding during Ramadan. Image of a mum cuddling her baby.] Outlines of lanterns. Purple background.]

18/02/2026

Being sole caregiver of a nonverbal totally dependent relative while going thru major hormonal switch is not a picnic, breastfeeding puts in at least one of systems really important for a caregiver to establish, lactation helps get hold of postpartum hormonal havoc, and builds better rapport between caregiver and the relative in question. Still caregivers function much better when there is a support net around them. Yes mom monopolises feeding, but her supporters can monopolise diaper change, laundry duty, feeding the mom
JUST DO IT!

Breastfeeding is biologically normal.
What isn’t?

👉No paid leave
👉 No village
👉 No breastfeeding education before birth
👉No postpartum care
👉 Being told to cover up
👉 Being told to just quit

Your body didn’t fail you.
The system did.
Agree or disagree 👇
Either way, let’s talk.

18/02/2026

I am obsessed

18/02/2026

Warmly reccomended!! Someone in uk can enjoy? Someone in uk who does not needed it now and can ask for and send on to me? I would obviously pay shipping and consider myself in your debt

***Randomly chosen now and on its way soon!***

It's random act of kindness day, and I don't have much I can offer, but I can offer this!
I've got one signed copy of my book to send out free to someone who wants or needs it.
If you'd like it comment yes please (or something similar) below and I'll pick one on thurs

Uk only sorry x

14/02/2026

Fun fact

Night feeds aren’t a bad habit.
They’re how babies survive.
Human milk is digested quickly.
Infant stomachs are tiny.
Prolactin peaks at night.
Brain growth happens in sleep cycles.
But sure… let’s call it “a habit.”
Your baby isn’t broken.
Your instincts aren’t wrong.
And you’re not doing anything wrong at 2 a.m.
👇 Be honest
How old was your baby when someone told you they “should” be sleeping through the night?

11/02/2026

מרבית תאונות הילדים קורות בבית – אבל אפשר למנוע אותן! האם הבית שלכם בטוח לילדים? איך מזהים סכנות ואילו פתרונות קיימים? גלו איך להגן על הקטנטנים מסכנות בבית וליצור סביבה בטוחה יותר.
הצטרפו אלינו למפגש טיפונט אונליין ללא עלות עם אחות טיפת חלב בנושא "בית בטוח מההתחלה"
מתי? 18.2.26, 12:30 | להרשמה 👈 https://bit.ly/3RGW7k4

23/10/2025

👶 Skin-to-skin contact involves placing the naked newborn on the mother’s uncovered chest immediately after birth. This simple practice helps babies adapt to life outside the womb, keeping them warm, reducing stress and crying, and supporting vital functions such as breathing and heart rate.

New Cochrane evidence confirms what many already practice: immediate skin-to-skin contact between newborns and their mothers gives babies a better start in life.

Babies held skin-to-skin within the first hour after birth are more likely to:

🩵 Breastfeed exclusively
🩵 Maintain healthy body temperature and blood sugar
🩵 Breathe and adapt better outside the womb

Importantly, the evidence is now so strong that researchers argue it’s no longer ethical to conduct studies that separate mothers and babies after birth.

“Withholding skin-to-skin contact would now be considered unethical, as there is enough evidence to show that the practice improves newborn health and survival,” says Karin Cadwell, senior author and Executive Director and Lead Faculty of
Healthy Children Project Center for Breastfeeding.

Read more on our website: https://www.cochrane.org/about-us/news/strong-evidence-supports-skin-skin-contact-after-birth-standard-care