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The Breastfeeding Network UK

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Breastfeeding support💜
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New review of #Breastfeeding, #MammographicDensity and #BreastCancer #IntBreastfeedJ "This review highlights a clear protective link between breastfeeding and reduced breast cancer risk via changes in mammographic density" tinyurl.com/yd3mut7p

New review of #Breastfeeding, #MammographicDensity and #BreastCancer
#IntBreastfeedJ
"This review highlights a clear protective link between breastfeeding and reduced breast cancer risk via changes in mammographic density"
tinyurl.com/yd3mut7p
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New publication alert! 🚨 From @staffspsych researchers: "Stakeholder Perspectives on Research, Policy and Practice Priorities to Increase Human Milk Feeding Rates" Dr Alison Owen Sarah Page SFHEA The Breastfeeding Network UK #WorldCafe #Breastfeeding #ParticipatoryResearch journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/08…

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*Updated graphic* Sustainable feeding positions are so important, especially during those long feeds! Think straight back. Feet on floor. Bring baby to you 🩷 If you want to talk to us about sustainable feeding positions, please drop us a message or call 0300 100 0212 - 24/7!

*Updated graphic*

Sustainable feeding positions are so important, especially during those long feeds!

Think straight back. Feet on floor. Bring baby to you 🩷

If you want to talk to us about sustainable feeding positions, please drop us a message or call 0300 100 0212 - 24/7!
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It's National Eczema Week! Eczema is a long-term condition that causes inflammation, and dry and/or itchy skin. It can be hereditary or caused by environmental factors, such as allergies or changes in weather. Many breastfeeding mothers are concerned that it will affect their

It's National Eczema Week!

Eczema is a long-term condition that causes inflammation, and dry and/or itchy skin. It can be hereditary or caused by environmental factors, such as allergies or changes in weather.

Many breastfeeding mothers are concerned that it will affect their
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Adding some laughter to the BfN conference this year, we have comedian Chantel Nash - who'll be talking about her own breastfeeding journey🩷 The conference will be virtual again this year to ensure it's as accessible as possible. But don't worry if you can't make it - a

Adding some laughter to the BfN conference this year, we have comedian Chantel Nash - who'll be talking about her own breastfeeding journey🩷

The conference will be virtual again this year to ensure it's as accessible as possible.

But don't worry if you can't make it - a
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Have you seen our latest vacancies? We're currently looking for peer supporters in Ayrshire and Clackmannanshire! Apply here: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/r… #BfNVacancies #PeerSupporterJobs #CharityJobs

Have you seen our latest vacancies?

We're currently looking for peer supporters in Ayrshire and Clackmannanshire!

Apply here: 
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/r…

#BfNVacancies #PeerSupporterJobs #CharityJobs
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We're training volunteers to support local families in South Tyneside 💜 If you're interested in our Breastfeeding Peer Helper course, we'd love to hear from you! Apply here by 1st October: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/training/helpe… #BreastfeedingSupportCourse #SouthTynesideMums

We're training volunteers to support local families in South Tyneside 💜

If you're interested in our Breastfeeding Peer Helper course, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply here by 1st October:
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/training/helpe…

#BreastfeedingSupportCourse #SouthTynesideMums
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Here at BfN we aim to give you the information and support you need to feel empowered to make your own choices! If you'd like to leave us feedback on any of our services, you can do so here: forms.office.com/e/ADWhzXefcn #FeedbackFriday #EmpoweringMums

Here at BfN we aim to give you the information and support you need to feel empowered to make your own choices!

If you'd like to leave us feedback on any of our services, you can do so here:
forms.office.com/e/ADWhzXefcn

#FeedbackFriday #EmpoweringMums
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Happy International Day of Peace 🩷 Wishing you all a happy day, however you choose to spend it! #WorldPeaceDay #InterantionalDayOfPeace

Happy International Day of Peace 🩷

Wishing you all a happy day, however you choose to spend it!

#WorldPeaceDay #InterantionalDayOfPeace
Dr Alexey Kulikov (@kulikovuniatf) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Breastfeeding🤱🏽 through the first year of infants' lives can lower their risk of #asthma by colonizing their bodies with a healthy mix of microbes. On the other hand, stopping #breastfeeding earlier than three months disrupts development of #microbiome and is linked to a higher

Breastfeeding🤱🏽 through the first year of infants' lives can lower their risk of #asthma by colonizing their bodies with a healthy mix of microbes.

On the other hand, stopping #breastfeeding earlier than three months disrupts development of #microbiome and is linked to a higher
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Autumn is here! But don't worry, we're still here for you as the days get colder 🍂 And as always, NationalBFHelplineUK (partnered with ABM) is here to support you - day and night! 0300 100 0212 - or DM on Facebook/Instagram 💜 #AutumnEquinox

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We've been a bit quiet lately - we need to grow our social media team! If you have experience with any or all social media platforms, please join us. We need your help to get the word out so that we can deliver this great project to increase the diversity of images in lactation

We've been a bit quiet lately - we need to grow our social media team! If you have experience with any or all social media platforms, please join us. We need your help to get the word out so that we can deliver this great project to increase the diversity of images in lactation
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Good morning! How are we all enjoying the first days of autumn? These three little cuties were enjoying Victorious Festival back in the summer with Breastfeeding Network Portsmouth Find our services here: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centre… #MondayMood #HelloAutumn #SummerThrowback

Good morning! How are we all enjoying the first days of autumn?

These three little cuties were enjoying Victorious Festival back in the summer with <a href="/BfNPortsmouth/">Breastfeeding Network Portsmouth</a> 

Find our services here:
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drop-in-centre…

#MondayMood #HelloAutumn #SummerThrowback
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Are you currently working in a role supporting breastfeeding parents? Want to improve your skills and general breastfeeding knowledge? This 12-week breastfeeding training course was created with healthcare professionals in mind! breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/t… #BfNCourse #HCPCourse

Are you currently working in a role supporting breastfeeding parents? Want to improve your skills and general breastfeeding knowledge?

This 12-week breastfeeding training course was created with healthcare professionals in mind! 

breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/t…

#BfNCourse #HCPCourse
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This week is Black Maternal Mental Health Week! We're sharing The Motherhood Group's 5 Reasons Why Black Maternal Mental Health Matters💜 Did you know that research also shows that Black mothers have the highest breastfeeding rates in the UK? (Source: gov.uk/government/pub…) It

This week is Black Maternal Mental Health Week!

We're sharing <a href="/MotherhoodGroup/">The Motherhood Group</a>'s  5 Reasons Why Black Maternal Mental Health Matters💜

Did you know that research also shows that Black mothers have the highest breastfeeding rates in the UK?

(Source: gov.uk/government/pub…)

It
Catherine Hine (@catherinehine) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Fabulous podcast from the lovely The Next Feed Podcast about The Breastfeeding Network UK's amazing Drugs in Breast Milk Information Service and Amanda learns just how fast the service has been for parents seeking information! thenextfeedpodcast.com/2229539/episod…

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Only 9 days until BfN Annual Conference! We're looking forward to hearing from Dr. Yan-Shing Chang, who'll be presenting research that she has conducted into face-to-face and virtual breastfeeding support given by BfN during the first year of the COVID-19 Pandemic. If you can't

Only 9 days until BfN Annual Conference!

We're looking forward to hearing from Dr. Yan-Shing Chang, who'll be presenting research that she has conducted into face-to-face and virtual breastfeeding support given by BfN during the first year of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

If you can't
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Today is World Contraception Day! You may have heard that breastfeeding works as a contraception. This is true (up to 98% effective according to the Family Planning Association) if the following conditions apply: - You're fully breastfeeding – not giving your baby any other

Today is World Contraception Day!

You may have heard that breastfeeding works as a contraception. This is true (up to 98% effective according to the Family Planning Association) if the following conditions apply:

- You're fully breastfeeding – not giving your baby any other
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We are really excited to be recruiting passionate and motivated breastfeeding peer supporters🩷 Are you located in or near Clackmannanshire, Haringey or Enfield? One of these roles could be perfect for you! Apply here: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/r… #CharityJobs #CharityVacancies

We are really excited to be recruiting passionate and motivated breastfeeding peer supporters🩷

Are you located in or near Clackmannanshire, Haringey or Enfield? One of these roles could be perfect for you!

Apply here:
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/get-involved/r…

#CharityJobs #CharityVacancies
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Flu season is coming up, and many question whether they should be getting the flu jab. The Influenza vaccine cannot be absorbed from breast milk - and there is no evidence that breastfeeding mums shouldn't receive it. Read more here: breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/flu-… #FactsheetFriday

Flu season is coming up, and many question whether they should be getting the flu jab.

The Influenza vaccine cannot be absorbed from breast milk - and there is no evidence that breastfeeding mums shouldn't receive it.

Read more here:
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/factsheet/flu-…

#FactsheetFriday