Be Open on Breastfeeding Salford - BOOBS

Be Open on Breastfeeding Salford - BOOBS B.O.O.B.S supports parents to have a happy, comfortable and safe breastfeeding journey.

B.O.O.B.S (Be Open on Breastfeeding Support) is a project by Visit From The Stork, dedicated to helping mums have a healthy, safe and happy breastfeeding journey. We offer face-to-face and online localised peer support, plus run our own events and raise awareness of the importance of having safe spaces to feed throughout Greater Manchester

Breastfeeding as a disabled parent may mean that some positions may be difficult or impossible for you to do.Fear not❗Br...
19/06/2026

Breastfeeding as a disabled parent may mean that some positions may be difficult or impossible for you to do.

Fear not❗

Breastfeeding positions are not set in stone, every parent and baby will have their own version of each position and what works best for them. They are a guideline rather than an instruction. 🤱

The only thing you need to ensure is that the baby is well latched and that both you and baby are comfortable.

Planning and testing positions out before the baby arrives is the best idea, for everyone, but especially if you need to take into account your own disabilities.
Attending our antenatal classes is a good starting point or you’re welcome to chat to one of our peer supporters on webchat or attend our events to chat face to face.☺

We define solo parenting as raising a child entirely solo, with you as the only person with parental responsibility for ...
18/06/2026

We define solo parenting as raising a child entirely solo, with you as the only person with parental responsibility for your child, with no financial or parenting input from anyone else. This may be because you chose to become a solo parent and have a child via IVF without a partner or you may have been widowed.
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Solo parenting gives you freedom to choose how you want to parent your child without having to make any compromises with anyone due to potential differing views.
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Therefore if you want to breastfeed, no one is going to be there to dissuade you BUT also no one is there to cheer you on either.
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As a solo parent the most important thing for you is support, having the right support around you in all areas of your life.
Our antenatal classes are a great place to start, our socials followed, our webchat in saved places and number saved in speed dial for 24/7 support.
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If you are a solo parent or considering becoming one we’d recommend checking out

Are you a solo parent? We'd love to know how it's affected your parenting choices and what helped you most. Let us know in the comments.👇

Breastfeeding after IVF pregnancies is generally no different from breastfeeding after naturally conceived pregnancies. ...
17/06/2026

Breastfeeding after IVF pregnancies is generally no different from breastfeeding after naturally conceived pregnancies. The process of conception through IVF does not directly interfere with a woman's ability to produce breast milk. However, there may be additional considerations due to the reasons for fertility treatment, the age of the mother, and the health of the baby. 🤱

There is also the emotional and physical stress associated with infertility and fertility treatments which could potentially affect a woman's breastfeeding experience. Stress can sometimes impact milk production, so finding ways to manage stress and create a supportive environment can be beneficial. Engaging in relaxation techniques, seeking emotional support, and practising self-care can help reduce stress levels and promote breastfeeding success.

Some babies conceived via IVF may be born prematurely and/or by caesarean section and multiple births are more likely too. In such cases initiating breastfeeding might be delayed and alternative feeding methods, such as pumping and providing expressed breast milk, may be necessary until the baby is able to directly breastfeed. 🍼

Seeking support before, during and after birth can help ensure a successful and fulfilling breastfeeding experience for everyone, not just mothers who have conceived through IVF but it may be even more important for those to have support in place before birth.

Remember, every breastfeeding journey is unique, and with the right resources and support all families can enjoy the many benefits that breastfeeding offers both mother and child. 🥰

For this post by the term single parent we mean separated parents where both are still alive and have parental responsib...
16/06/2026

For this post by the term single parent we mean separated parents where both are still alive and have parental responsibility and access to the child.
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However and whenever your single parent status came about, breastfeeding can become a contentious issue between parents if it is sighted as a reason for your child not to have 50/50 access between both parents.
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Breastfeeding is an incredibly complex and important relationship between the breastfeeding parent and child and any compromises that may have to be made to it to accommodate access to the other parent can be distressing for both parents and child.
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If the parents are still amicable it is always best to try and make arrangements without the involvement of court.
In an ideal world the other parent would still be supportive of breastfeeding and respect the accommodations and sacrifices they may need to make to allow breastfeeding to be established and continue.
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However if access arrangements need to be put in place by a court it is, unfortunately, very much down to the judge to make the decisions "in the best interest of the child" and they may not always be fully informed on the breastfeeding relationship and its importance to the child's mental and physical development.
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Breastfeeding is more likely to be taken into account if the child is under 6 months or 1 year old, although even then sometimes formula or "the mother can express" is thought an acceptable alternative.
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If you are a single parent, contact with the other parent does NOT mean that breastfeeding has to end.
Children will likely make up for it once back with you after contact, for both connection and comfort if not just food.
You can also express whilst apart from your child to maintain your supply or even just for comfort if your child is older.
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Are you a single parent? How has contact with the other parent worked for you and your breastfeeding journey? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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Please also check out .leche.league website, they have a great article all about this!

Our wonderful new Volunteer Walk Leader led our Bury walk this week! 🥰This was the first of a monthly Bury walk led by J...
13/06/2026

Our wonderful new Volunteer Walk Leader led our Bury walk this week! 🥰

This was the first of a monthly Bury walk led by Jen, meeting outside Castle Leisure Centre, walking up to Burr's Country Park, and ending at a B***S Approved venue. 🍃

This week we visited Daily Grind Coffee Co.. Don't forget your B***S Card when out and about - like getting 10% off teas and coffees at Daily Grind! ☕

Book your next walk via Eventbrite, and but your B***S membership card for discounts at venues across Bury and Salford 👇🫶
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/organizations/events

Induced lactation is where a parent who hasn't been pregnant starts producing breastmilk.🤰You may wish to do this if you...
12/06/2026

Induced lactation is where a parent who hasn't been pregnant starts producing breastmilk.
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You may wish to do this if you are having a baby via surrogacy, adopting or are in an LGBTQ+ relationship and you're the non gestational parent.
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As we talked about yesterday, breastmilk is made on a supply and demand basis so you can induce lactation by providing the correct ni**le stimulation by using a breast pump.
However as you have not been pregnant and have not breastfed before then this will take longer and will need even more work and dedication than if you were relactating.
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It can take around 4 weeks before you start to produce any breast milk, so it's important to start well in advance and have good lactation support in place if you know this is what you want to do.
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It is unlikely that you will ever build a full milk supply so unless you are sharing breastfeeding with your partner you will likely need to supplement your baby with either donor milk or formula.
If using donor milk then using an SNS to feed this will help maintain and maximise your own breast milk supply as baby is still at your breast whilst being fed the donor milk.
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Inducing lactation is an incredible thing to do for your child, we'd love to hear a real life story on this if anyone has one to share.
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Relactating is when someone restarts producing breast milk after a gap, without giving birth to another child. They may ...
11/06/2026

Relactating is when someone restarts producing breast milk after a gap, without giving birth to another child. They may have not breastfed for several weeks, months or even years.🤱

You may want to relactate for many reasons,
🤱 You or your child has been ill and you've been unable to express during that period
🤱You stopped before you were truly ready and want to restart
🤱 You have adopted a baby and want to breastfeed them

How's it's done? With some stubborn determination and hard work.
It should be easier the shorter the time that has elapsed since you last breastfed.☺️

Breast milk production is based on supply and demand, so the first step is restarting that demand.
This can either be by putting your baby to the breast, if they will latch, or by pumping.
It's important to get as much skin to skin time with your child as possible as well as ni**le stimulation either from baby or a pump.

Whilst working on re-establishing your supply you may want to look at using an SNS as this ensures that baby is getting enough milk whilst simultaneously providing the ni**le stimulation.

Reach out for support if you are considering relactating.🥰👇

This month, we're at our brilliant B***S approved venue Playkidds Soft Play and Events Centre on Friday 26th June from 1...
10/06/2026

This month, we're at our brilliant B***S approved venue Playkidds Soft Play and Events Centre on Friday 26th June from 10am-12pm for our breastfeeding café. We will be providing peer support and the chance to meet other breastfeeding parents! 🤱❤

We will be paying the entrance fee for Playkidds for you to access breastfeeding support whilst you and your little one play!

If you would like to book a 1:1 with one of our trained peer supporters please drop us a message via one of our socials or drop Kerry an email on [email protected] so we can make sure we have someone available for you! 🥰

Book on now via our Eventbrite 👇❤
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/boobs-breastfeeding-cafe-june-2026-tickets-1982502261632

🌞 What's On This Month - June 🌞🤩 Wednesday 10th June: Stay & Play - 10:30am-11:45am, FREE. No need to book!🍃Friday 12th ...
10/06/2026

🌞 What's On This Month - June 🌞

🤩 Wednesday 10th June: Stay & Play - 10:30am-11:45am, FREE. No need to book!

🍃Friday 12th June: Pram/ Sling walk - 10am-11:30am - Bury Central - FREE. Book on Eventbrite.

💚 Monday 15th June: Stork Boost, session 1- 10am start. Emmanuel Centre, 174 Langworthy Road, M6 5PN.

🍃Tuesday 16th June: Pram/ Sling walk - 10am-11:30am - Clifton Country Park - FREE. Book on Eventbrite.

🤩 Wednesday 17th June: Stay & Play - 10:30am-11:45am, FREE. No need to book!

🤩 Wednesday 24th June: Stay & Play - 10:30am-11:45am, FREE. No need to book!

🤱Tuesday 23rd June: Breastfeeding Antenatal class. FREE. Book on Eventbrite.

🤱Friday 26th June: B***S Breastfeeding café at Playkidds Soft Play and Events Centre in Swinton - 10am-12pm. FREE. Book on Eventbrite.

🍃Tuesday 30th June: Pram/ Sling walk - 10am-11:30am - Peel Park - FREE. Book on Eventbrite.

To book on for our Antenatal classes, Pram/ sling walks and Breastfeeding café register via Eventbrite🥰 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/organizations/events

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