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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 11

Sometimes breastfeeding support can come across the generations and often grandparents can be our biggest supporters. Can you share your stories of breastfeeding across the generations in your family? 🥰

A grandmother holding her baby great-granddaughter and looking down talking to her and smiling. Text: Grandparents and breastfeeding - share your stories!

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 9

"...It would have been hard to accept straight off; at least I’ve had a bit of time to come to realise that I need help. Perhaps that’s made it easier. Just persevere. Take what comes, but if you need help, ask for it.”

#DisabilityPrideMonth

La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 9

"...It was personally exhausting as well. I felt like I spent all day just breastfeeding – I was absolutely shattered! I suppose I’ve had to adapt to the fact that I do need help with certain things..."

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 9

Our thanks to Nadia for sharing her story with us for #DisabilityPrideMonth

“My proudest thing is keeping him alive! With my capabilities, I’ve done all right. That’s made me really happy. At first, it did take a bit of adjustment, to the intensity..."

(Photo credit: Lucy Griffiths)

Nadia breastfeeding her baby in her wheelchair in a square. Text: "Take what comes, but if you need help, ask for it" - Nadia

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 7

"...But I successfully breastfed him until he was nearly three years old. The beautiful memories of breastfeeding Y will stay with me as some of the most precious of my life”. (A, East London)

Read this inspiring story, and many others, on our website: laleche.org.uk/breastfeedin...

Breastfeeding at last! - La Leche League GB

Baby Y did not latch on and feed from the breast until he was four months old. He only ever drank from one breast, and ended up being mixed fed. But this is the story of how I successfully breastfed h...

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 7

Breastfeeding at last!

“Baby Y did not latch on and feed from the breast until he was four months old. I so desperately wanted to breastfeed – but it seemed less and less likely as time passed. I would never have believed such a late start to breastfeeding was possible..."

A colourful sunset sky. Text: " I would never have believed such a late start to breastfeeding was possible"

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 4

"Breastfeeding was something I could do in a body that so often feels limited. I’m so proud of our journey and everything we achieved."

Thanks to Jo for sharing her story with us #DisabilityPrideMonth

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 4

"It wasn’t easy: there were cushions everywhere, lots of adapting, and moments where I had to distract myself from the intensity of it all. But my little ones had breast milk from the start, and I couldn’t have wished for more for them..."

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 4

"Before my babies were born I’d spent years learning how to support infant feeding & I always knew I wanted to bf. But when my twins arrived prematurely there was a lot of doubt from others about whether I could do it. Thankfully I had brilliant support around me & we did it. I bf for over 3 yrs..."

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 4

It's #DisabilityPrideMonth - thank you to Jo for sharing her experiences with us.

"I’m Jo – mum to 6-year-old twins. I’m autistic with ADHD, and I live with chronic pain, hypermobility, a spinal injury, and an autoimmune condition..."

Jo with her twin duaghters when they were toddlers. Text: "Breastfeeding was something I could do in a body that so often feels limited"

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 2

Jaundice in newborn babies can present challenges in the early days. Our article looks at the importance of breastfeeding going well to prevent jaundice and what to do if your baby has jaundice:

www.laleche.org.uk/jaundice

A newborn baby with jaundice lying on his back with arms above his head in a green sleepsuit. Text: Jaundice and breastfeeding

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 1

This issue features experiences of overcoming challenges, and a story of bf going much more smoothly than expected, and reflections on the change from 1 to 2 children and lots more!

To get your copy as part of your membership, why not join LLLGB today? You can join monthly (£2.50) or yearly (£30)

La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jul 1

Have you got your July/August issue of Breastfeeding Matters, our membership publication? It's out now!

This issue begins with a preview of #BlackBreastfeedingWeek at the end of August…

www.laleche.org.uk/join/

Two copies of the July-August issue of Breastfeeding Matters, one showing the front cover on top of the other which is open at My Breastfeeding Journey. Text: The new issue of Breastfeeding Matters is out now!

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

It's tomorrow! Please write to your MP and ask them to stay for the debate theyworkforyou.com/

La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

ICYMI here's Helen Ball's first appearance on Episode 5 talking about Infant sleep and breastfeeding

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Discussing Infant Sleep with Helen Ball, Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre, who is one of the members of the LLLGB Panel of Professional Advisors by Breastfee...

In this episode by La Leche League (LLL)GB, volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova discuss the pressing and sensitive subject for many families, Infant Sleep, with Dr Hel...

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

Listen to Episode 21 on Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...

or wherever you listen to podcasts

How Babies Sleep: A Science-Based Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights – debunking sleep-related myths and understanding the Science behind Infant Sleep with Helen Ball

Podcast Episode · Breastfeeding Matters by La Leche League GB · 30/06/2025 · 1h 2m

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

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How Babies Sleep: A Science-Based Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights – debunking sleep-related myths and understanding the Science behind Infant Sleep with Helen Ball by Breastfeeding Matters by L...

In this episode by LLLGB, volunteer breastfeedingcounsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova catch up with one of LLLGB professional advisors – infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball. Helen is ...

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

Helen talks about her new book “How Babies Sleep: A Science-Based Guide to the First 365 Days & Nights”, bringing together science, anthropological insight & experience to help provide parents with info on what to expect during the first year. Order from our shop www.lllgbbooks.co.uk/store/p263/H...

How Babies Sleep: A Factful Guide to the First 365 Days and Nights

Written by pioneering sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball, of the Durham University Sleep Lab, this book brings evidence-based reason and sensibility combined with practical advice to provide parent...

www.lllgbbooks.co.uk

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 30

Our new podcast episode is out now! In this episode our volunteer breastfeeding counsellors Sarah Fletcher and Maria Yasnova catch up with one of LLLGB professional advisors – infant sleep researcher Professor Helen Ball, who they first spoke to in Episode 5.

Links & more ⬇️

The Breastfeeding Matters podcast cover image featuring tiled brightly coloured cartoon boobs. Text: The LLLGB podcast Episode 21. 'How Babies Sleep' with Professor Helen Ball. Available on Spotify and Apple

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WBTi U.K. @wbtiuk.bsky.social · Jun 25

#CallToAction!

We call on the U.K. and devolved governments to act on ALL the recommendations of the Competition and Markets Authority!

Tag your MP or send them this post. Or drop them an email asking them to read the report and support it.

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Catriana McKie @catrianam.bsky.social · Jun 27

I have also emailed but please attend this debate as my MP @sarahbool.bsky.social. Infant feeding support and policies and funding to protect breastfeeding are important to me

La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 27

MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social has arranged a debate in the House of Commons *next Tuesday July 1st* on Infant Feeding. This is a great moment to tell your MP how important breastfeeding support @wbtiuk.bsky.social's recent report recommendations are to you & to ask them to stay for the debate!

TheUK Parliament seen from across the River Thames. Text: On 1 July, there is a debate led by Jess Brown-Fuller MP in the House of Commons on "Infant Feeding". Please ask your MP to stay for the debate - and ask them to share your views on why infant feeding matters

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 27

Jess Brown-Fuller also chairs the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Infant Feeding & Inequalities and you can invite your MP to join that too.

If you need your MP's contact details check theyworkforyou.com and be sure to include your postal address in your email.

Please also share!

TheyWorkForYou: Hansard and Official Reports for the UK Parliament, Scottish Parliament, and Northern Ireland Assembly - done right

Making it easy to keep an eye on the UK’s parliaments. Discover who represents you, how they’ve voted and what they’ve said in debates.

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · Jun 27

MP @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social has arranged a debate in the House of Commons *next Tuesday July 1st* on Infant Feeding. This is a great moment to tell your MP how important breastfeeding support @wbtiuk.bsky.social's recent report recommendations are to you & to ask them to stay for the debate!

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WBTi U.K. @wbtiuk.bsky.social · Jun 26

This was one of the suggestions from our parliamentary policy event - #breastfeeding should be on the curriculum! Every child and teen should learn how our basic physiology works, long before they are in the sleepless nights of new parenthood.
#WeAreAllMammals

The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · Jun 26

As part of RSE Day, we’re featuring an insightful guest post from college student Lola, who shares her thoughts on the lack of education around breastfeeding in schools — and what she believes needs to change.

Read it here:
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/rse-day-2025...

#EducationSky #RSEDay

26 June 2025. #RSEDay. www.RSEday.com. RSE Day. Celebrating relationships & sex education. Guest Blog Post. What I Didn’t Learn About Breastfeeding at School—and What Should Change

Quote. Schools are such an important part of the solution. They’re one of the few places where everyone—regardless of background—can be given the same, accurate information. By teaching all children about breastfeeding in a way that’s positive, inclusive, and stigma-free, we help level the playing field.

Education has the power to reduce the stigma around breastfeeding. Talking about breastfeeding doesn’t have to be awkward—it can be matter-of-fact, respectful, and empowering

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Sarah Jewell @profsarahjewell.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join us on 16th July at 1pm for the online launch of our Infant Feeding and Work Study report and toolkit! The study explored how breastfeeding mothers can be better supported in the workplace. More details and to register see: research.reading.ac.uk/accommodatin...

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