Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in

17/08/2026

Join us tomorrow at Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in 10:30-12:00 at Hanover Community Centre - we meet every Tuesday.

Come for a chat and a cup of tea, meet with other parents or get some support with feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation
to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there

17/08/2026

just so you know we are all trained and offer qualified support ...

The second you have a baby, everyone becomes a lactation consultant.
Your nan. The postman. A woman in the Aldi car park who "just wanted to say." Barry from the office who has, at no point produced milk from his body.

They’re all generally well meaning, but unless Barry is hiding some secret lactation training you’re better off finding some qualified support if you’re worried. Use the helplines, go to the groups, hire an IBCLC if you’re able to.

Perhaps all the people with opinions could chip in to cover some of the IBCLC’s fees or for the biscuit fund at group…

10/08/2026

Join us at Brighton Breastfeeding Drop-in - we meet 10:30-12:00 every Tuesday at Hanover Community Centre.

Come for a chat and a cup of tea, meet with other parents or get some support with feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided free, if you are able to give a donation
to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

07/08/2026

day 7 of World Breastfeeding Week and some info from our local maternity services ...

06/08/2026

day 6 of World Breastfeeding Week and some info from World Health Organization ...

Your baby tells you they are hungry by:
👶 Bobbing their head; turning & opening their mouth
✊ Wriggling/clenching fists
🖐️ Putting their hands near their face or chewing fingers
💋 Licking their lips, opening & closing their mouth, making suckling noises

05/08/2026

day 5 of World Breastfeeding Week and some info explaining what it's all about ...

04/08/2026

day 4 of World Breastfeeding Week 2026 and a fab option for support with feeding ...

This we'd like to remind you that the NCT Infant Feeding Line is open 365 days a year (yes, even on bank holidays!), from 8am - Midnight 🌙 You can call us for support with feeding a baby, to ask a question or to have someone to listen to you if you're struggling 💗

We're here for you. Give us a call on 0300 330 0700 ☎️

03/08/2026

day 3 of World Breastfeeding Week and some info about us ...

We are a community support group run by volunteers, join us for a chat with other parents in a calm, friendly space - maybe as you are finding your way as a parent for the first time.

We are all qualified to provide support around feeding challenges whatever the age of your baby and however they feed. You are also welcome to come along before your baby is born to find out about feeding.

Partners, older children and family support welcome.

Tea and coffee are provided, if you are able to give a donation to contribute to our room hire costs this will help keep us running.

Look forward to seeing you there!

02/08/2026

day 2 of World Breastfeeding Week and some info from World Health Organisation ...

Breast milk is the ideal first food for a baby.

It's safe, clean and contains antibodies which protect against dangerous illnesses.
☑️ Start within 1 hour after birth
☑️ Breastfeed exclusively for the first 6 months
☑️ Continue alongside healthy family foods until the baby is at least 2 years old

01/08/2026

today is the first day of World Breastfeeding Week 2026 ....

✨Happy World Breastfeeding Week 2026 ✨

This year, the theme for World Breastfeeding Week is "Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works" 💜

Look out for our videos this week!

Our local services are also celebrating the week with events and picnics across the UK. Why not drop by if you have a local service in your area?

✨Sharing is Caring✨

[ID: World Breastfeeding Week. Breastfeeding for a Sustainable Start in Life: Strengthen What Works. Images of mums breastfeeding.]