The MotherBorn Collective CIC

10/10/2026

✨️ MY BABY JUST PUKED UP THEIR ENTIRE FEED 😩 ✨️

In this somewhat hastily produced reel (that I had to mute and do a voice over for because my kids were being so darn noisy in the background!) I talk about something that comes up A LOT for the mamas I support - your newborn baby is sick and it seems like it's their entire feed that you just worked so blimmin hard to get into them... possibly with ni**le pain and trauma thrown in as you're both still learning to breastfeed, so having to feed them again is certainly not something you want to repeat before you really have to, right?!

But what if it isn't actually their entire feed even though it looks like it's loads? By a week old, babies are taking around 45-60mls per feed and in this video the volume you can see soaked onto the muslin is just 26mls.

Babies continue to gradually take more milk in per feed until they reach 1 month old when milk intake generally stays the same per 24hrs until solids start to be introduced at around 6 months old and then it steadily decreases over the following months and years, depending on how long you choose to breastfeed for.

This is because breastmilk is incredible and adapts perfectly for your baby's needs on a continual basis, so they don't need more breastmilk volume wise to get more vitamins/minerals etc in the same way that formula fed babies do as they get older.

So although it may feel like they've brought it all straight back up again, chances are it's not as much as you fear.

If your newborn baby is well otherwise, generally content between feeds, gaining weight as expected and pooing as much as we want to see, then bringing up some milk after feeds (known as possetting) is very normal.

However, if you're worried that the vomiting is excessive, projectile, a concerning colour, caused by air intake due to latching issues etc, please reach out for some support from a health professional or feeding specialist. And if anyone says "it's reflux" to you, know that reflux is a symptom of something else going on, not a diagnosis in itself!

You don't have to struggle through or worry about it all on your own... reach out ❤️

08/09/2026

✨️ Timetable for SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER ✨️

We're back at MotherBorn @ The Annexe and this is what our next half-term's timetable looks like 👀 our last few weeks before we make our big move!

Some classes are already fully booked thanks to you lovely lot jumping on them super quickly... thank you so much! 🫶🏻

➡️ Available classes and 1:1 support can be booked via the links in our bio.

For our drop-in groups and drop-in support, we ask for a suggested minimum donation of £4 to help us cover costs and keep our services running - but only if you can afford to do so. DROP-INs don’t need booking – just turn up!

🩷 Mondays

9:15-12:00pm – DROP-IN support with feeding, slings & more (term-time only)

10:00-12:00pm - Roamers with Caroline (FULLY BOOKED)

🧡 Tuesdays

10:00-11:00am – Bubba Gym with Bubbalou (FULLY BOOKED)

11:30-12:30pm - Tummy Time Tribe with Bubbalou (PAYG ONLY)

💛 Wednesdays

10:00-12:00pm – DROP-IN Nurslings (for bumps & babies up to crawling)

💙 17th Sept & 21st Oct - Bump & Brew Socials for parents-to-be. Chilled chat about all things impending parenthood (BOOK VIA WEBSITE). Tickets are completely free thanks to sponsorship by Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices

💚 Thursdays

9:15-12:00pm – DROP-IN support with feeding, slings & more (term-time only)

10:00-12:00pm – Inbetweenies (for babies crawling to walking, but not quite able to hold their own in a toddler group) - (FULLY BOOKED)

💙 Fridays

1:15-2:30pm – Mama & Baby: Relax & Restore - baby massage & mums yoga (COUPLE OF SPACES)

💜 Saturday 26th September

10:00-11:00am - Baby Rockers with Rhys. Fantastically fun Rock & Roll for all the family! No Twinkle Twinkle to be heard anywhere... think more Killers & Iron Maiden etc 🤟🏻 (SPACES)

🤱🏽 1:1 support with feeding your baby and our antenatal "Preparing to Breastfeed" sessions are available by appointment.

Breast pumps & a growing selection of carriers and slings are available to hire also. Our TENS machines are all out currently 🤰🏼

Send this to a local mama who needs to know that we're here for support with all things motherhood & help us spread the word 🥰

02/09/2026

Hey mamas, how beautiful you are. You’ve grown a human and brought them into the world - your body is incredible.

Now comes the bit nothing prepares you for. The blur of feeds and nappy changes. And somewhere in there, the question: who am I now?

This class is baby massage for them, gentle movement and breathwork for you. Time to reconnect with yourself and your baby, away from all the noise.

I’m a mum of two, and I created this because I needed exactly this space. A place to be held and to hold one another. A place you’ll leave grounded and a little bit more like yourself.

So join us for the next 5-week course of Mama & Baby classes - starting Friday 12th Sept from 1:15pm to 2:30pm in in Kingsbridge, South Devon. Get in touch - places are limited to keep classes small. I’d love to have you there.

Visit link in bio, DM or visit website to book.

31/08/2026

✨️ THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! ✨️

WE'VE DONE IT!! We've smashed our Crowdfunder target with a couple of hours to spare! 🎉

£5,220 through crowdfunder and an additional £100+ to us direct ❤️

This is so incredible and it's down to all you lovely people who have donated to and shared our crowdfunder over the last few weeks.

There are no words big enough to describe how thankful and grateful we are to every single person and business who has supported us with this, whether that be through a monetary donation, a kind comment or words of encouragement. We cannot thank you enough for helping us raise the cash that will make such a huge difference to us for getting MotherBorn on Fore Street up and running.

As you all know, we don't receive any direct regular funding from local government to run our services, so we're really not joking when we say that every single £ really REALLY helps!

We'd also like to acknowledge in particular those of you who made donations despite having very little to give - we appreciate you so much 💕

We've been completely blown away by the support we've been shown from people known to us as well as so many we've never met and I think it goes to show how much people value the work we do locally and how needed it is - do you agree?

Once again, from the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!! 🙏🏻

Steph, Caroline & the MotherBorn team x

P.s we'll be at Kingsbridge Show on Saturday so do come say hi if you're visiting... we'd love to thank you in person too 🥰

25/08/2026

✨️ COMING SOON TO FORE STREET ✨️

A special place on Kingsbridge high street designed with the comfort and requirements of parents and babies in mind 🩷

We've all been there...
... dealing with a grizzly, hungry baby, but not wanting to take them into a café for fear of disturbing other people's lunch...
... needing to grab some shopping, but a poonami whilst in the baby carrier needs immediate attention...
... experiencing challenges with breastfeeding and/or bottlefeeding and needing some help with it all...
... just wanting to get the heck out of the house for a change of scenery and some adult convo (plus a hot cuppa of course!).

We get it!

Those few scenarios are among the many reasons why we're taking the (slightly terrifying) leap of taking on our own premises on Fore Street... so we can be there for local parents in all the little moments when a comfy, relaxed, extra-child friendly place to visit is needed.

But ours will ALSO have a variety of useful resources and baby equipment to hire, good quality pre-loved maternity & baby/toddler clothing for sale, a variety of mum/baby gifts and goodies available to browse... along with baby & toddler groups and classes galore, peer support groups & 1:1 support from specialist practitioners too 🙌🏻

Your one-stop-shop for all things pregnancy, postpartum & parenthood 💕

We're crowdfunding to help us get all this off the ground and we need your help!

We've got 6 days left and we're 55% of the way there 🤩 every £ raised helps us bring this all to life and make everything we do more accessible for local families. If you can help, please visit the link in our bio to donate.

Please also share this to anyone else you think may be keen to get involved ✨️

And to those individuals and business who have already donated - THANK YOU SO MUCH! And yes, I am shouting that as we're just so very grateful for your support 🥰

Will you be visiting us in our new home when we're in there?

14/08/2026

✨️ More Local Business Love ✨️

Not only does Pizza Planet make the best pizzas 🍕 but they're also absolute super heroes having made an incredible donation of £500 to our crowdfunder!!! 🤩

We are so SO grateful! Thank you so much Wayne!

It means so much more to us than I think anyone realises when our fellow local businesses and members of our community show us any kind of support.... whether that be monetary or otherwise (but obvs cold hard cash helps massively!).

It is also so lovely for the work we do to be recognised when so much of hard graft in the background goes pretty much unseen. And when the importance of supporting families in the early days for the benefit of our society's future is appreciated ❤️

Our crowdfunder has 17 days left to run, so if you, your local biz, or anyone you know might fancy helping us reach our target so we can do more for families in our community, please visit the link in our bio. With endless thanks from all of us here at MotherBorn 🙏🏻

🍕 And if you've not yet tried a pizza (or 3!) from Pizza Planet in Kingsbridge, you are missing out! They are open from 5pm till 9:30pm 6 days a week (closed on Mondays) for collection & delivery.

They are the tastiest pizzas ever (and I say that with the absolute confidence of someone who has eaten pizza in many, many places both in the UK and abroad) - pepperoni, pepperdew peppers & hot honey is my recommendation.... you're welcome 😉

11/08/2026

We were on BBC Spotlight tonight!!

Fast forward to 17:46 to watch Steph and some of our amazing MotherBorn mamas on the news this evening 🤩

Thank you so much to those of you who came along for the filming ❤️ we honestly couldn't do all that we do without such awesome support from all of our MotherBorn families and wider community 🥹

Please do share our Crowdfunder far and wide and/or donate if you can (link in comments) 🙏🏻

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11/08/2026

✨️ A little local business love ✨️

A huge thank you to Poshtotti Boutique, based at Village Farm Cafe in East Portlemouth, for their recent generous donation to MotherBorn.

Owned and run by Amanda Burwell, Poshtotti is a beautiful independent boutique offering a lovely collection of women’s clothing and accessories. If you’re looking for something a little bit special, it’s definitely one to have on your radar!

We’re so grateful to local businesses like Poshtotti who choose to support the work we do with local families. Every donation helps us continue to provide a welcoming space where parents can find support, connection and practical help through pregnancy and early parenthood.

Thank you, Poshtotti, for backing MotherBorn and the families we support. It really does mean a lot to us ❤️

📍 Village Farm Café, Shop & Artisan Centre, East Portlemouth, Devon