Friends of Breastfeeding

04/02/2026

✨ Still time to take part. Share your breastfeeding goals and experiences with breastfeeding support✨

Are you a mother currently breastfeeding or who has recently breastfed?
Have you accessed any form of breastfeeding support in Ireland (professional, peer, or informal)?

There is still time to participate in this research study exploring how breastfeeding support impacts mothers’ breastfeeding goals and journeys 🤍

👩‍🍼 Who can take part?
✔️ Aged 18 or over
✔️ Currently breastfeeding or recently breastfed (including any form of expressed breast milk feeding)
✔️ Baby aged 3–6 months
✔️ Have accessed breastfeeding support (e.g. public health nurse, midwife, lactation consultant, GP, peer/buddy support, breastfeeding support groups, family or friends)

💬 What’s involved?
• A one-to-one online interview (30–60 minutes)
• Questions about your breastfeeding goals, support experiences, and overall breastfeeding journey

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link to register your interest: https://forms.office.com/e/2W0Rzjev9R

Your experiences can help improve breastfeeding support for mothers across Ireland 💗

This research is funded by TUS RISE, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

03/02/2026

✨ There’s still time to take part! ✨

Are you an expectant mother planning to breastfeed or a new mother currently breastfeeding (including any form of breastfeeding or expressed breast milk feeding)?
Have you registered, or are you thinking about registering, for the Friends of Breastfeeding buddy system?

We’re inviting mothers to take part in a research study exploring the impact of peer-to-peer support on mothers' personal breastfeeding goals 💬💗

📝 Take part in 1, 2, or all 3 steps:
✔️ Initial survey (approximately 12 minutes)
✔️ Follow-up survey in 3 months
✔️ Online interview in 3 months.

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio/story to learn more and get involved.

Link to participate: https://forms.office.com/e/g79mHkYvv7

This research is funded by TUS RISE, co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

23/12/2025

28/10/2025

💬 Breastfeeding or planning to and registered with the Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy Service? We want to hear from you! 💕

This study focuses on exploring the impact of peer support on mothers breastfeeding goals. 🫶

⏱ It takes just 12 minutes on average to complete the initial survey! Sharing your experience could really make a difference for future breastfeeding supports. 🙌

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link in bio to find out more & take part!

Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/e/g79mHkYvv7

Questions? Contact Khayla at [email protected]



This project is funded by TUS RISE. TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

24/08/2025

🔔Quick Reminder!

If you’d like to take part in this study, you must be registered for the Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy System. 💕

👉 Not registered yet? Sign up via this link or click on the link in our bio.
🔗 https://www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/breastfeeding-buddy-application-form/

📩 If you have any questions contact: Khayla Timothy (principal researcher) at [email protected].

Thank you for your continued support with this research 💗



This research project is funded by TUS RISE. TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

22/08/2025

🌸 Calling all expectant mothers and new mums! 🌸

❓Are you breastfeeding (or planning to)?
❓Are you registered for the Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy System?

💕Would you like to share your experience and help improve support for other mums on their breastfeeding journey?

We’re running a study on the impact of one-to-one peer support on mothers breastfeeding goals and would love to hear from you!

✨ What’s involved?
✅ A short online survey (just 12 minutes approximately!)
✅ A follow-up survey in 3 months
✅ Optional online interview

💜 Why take part?
Your responses are invaluable and will help improve breastfeeding peer support services and support for mothers like you. We greatly appreciate your input and commitment to helping us better understand and support your breastfeeding journey.

🤱What is the Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy System?
A unique, one-to-one peer support service for mums. Buddies are volunteers, they have personal experience with breastfeeding and can support you over the first three months of you and your baby’s breastfeeding journey. This service is free of charge.

📲 Interested? Scan the QR code or click on the link in the bio to find out more & sign up!

✨Link to participant information sheet and initial survey: https://forms.office.com/e/g79mHkYvv7

For questions, contact Khayla at [email protected]

This research project is funded by TUS RISE. TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

22/08/2025

🌸 We all need a village! 🌸

The Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy Service is a unique, one-to-one peer support programme for mums 💕

✨ What is a Buddy?
Buddies are volunteer mums with personal breastfeeding experience. They’re here to support you over the first three months of your breastfeeding journey with:
🤱 Moral support & encouragement
💬 Practical tips & reassurance
📖 Information about what’s normal or troubleshooting non-medical breastfeeding issues & where to find help locally, should you need it
☕ Companionship at home, virtually, at a café, at baby groups or even during your first time breastfeeding in public

✨ Support on your terms
You choose what works for you. In-person or virtual support is available across Ireland.

✨ How to register
Simply search Friends of Breastfeeding and select and click on Breastfeeding Buddy System which will direct you to the application form. If your county isn’t listed, choose “Other” and we’ll match you with a Buddy for virtual support.

You can also let us know if there’s something special we should consider like expecting multiples or needing a Buddy who speaks a particular language. We can’t guarantee we can meet all special requests but we will certainly do our best💫

✅ Registration is quick and easy.

👉 Sign up today and find your village with Friends of Breastfeeding!

Click on the link here or in the bio: https://www.friendsofbreastfeeding.ie/breastfeeding-buddy-application-form/

09/06/2025

🤱 Are you an expectant mother planning to breastfeed or currently breastfeeding?
💬 Have you registered for the Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy System for breastfeeding support with your current infant?

📢 We want to hear from you!
We're still recruiting mothers for the study: The Impact of Peer Support on Mothers' Breastfeeding Goals.

✨ Take part in:
✅ A quick 12-minute (on average) initial survey
🔁 A follow-up in 3 months
🗣️ Opportunity to participate in an online interview in 3 months

Your responses are invaluable and will help improve breastfeeding peer support services and support for mothers like you 💗

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link in our bio to get started!

Link to survey: https://forms.office.com/e/g79mHkYvv7

Questions? Contact Khayla at [email protected]

Project funded by TUS RISE. TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.

21/05/2025

🌟 Support Breastfeeding Families Across Ireland – Nominate Us for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund! 🌟

Friends of Breastfeeding is dedicated to empowering parents by providing peer support, education, and advocacy to make breastfeeding a positive and supported experience. With your help, we can expand our reach and impact even more families nationwide.

The AIB Community €1 Million Fund is now open for nominations until 25 June 2025. This initiative allows the public to nominate charities making a real difference in their communities. The top six charities in each region will receive funding of €20,000, with the potential for additional support if also selected by AIB employees.

How to Nominate us:
✅ Visit the AIB Community Fund page at https://lnkd.in/eqwY2Jfv (clickable link in Stories)
✅ Fill out the nomination form with your details and ours:
Charity Name: Friends of Breastfeeding
Charity Registration Number: 20074197
Region: We are nationwide, so select your own region!
Social Theme: Other
✅ In one sentence, share why you believe Friends of Breastfeeding deserves this. You could write about our 1:1 peer buddy service, our groups, or the Friends of Breastfeeding Awards 🤩

Your nomination can help us continue to provide vital services to families, ensuring that every parent has access to the support they need. Thank you for standing with us! 💗

20/05/2025

🤱 Starting your breastfeeding journey? You don’t have to do it alone. 💜

Friends of Breastfeeding’s Buddy Service connects you with a trained volunteer who’s been where you are — and is here to support you during those important first 3 months. Whether you're preparing to breastfeed or have just begun, we’re here to help.

💬 Get encouragement, reassurance, and answers from someone who understands.

✨ It’s free. It’s supportive. It’s for you. ✨

📲 Tap the link in our bio to register for your Buddy today, or go to https://tinyurl.com/fobfbuddies, and build your support system from the very start.

FoBF is with you on your breastfeeding journey 💜

13/05/2025

💬 Breastfeeding or planning to and registered with the Friends of Breastfeeding Buddy Service? We want to hear from you! 💕

This study focuses on exploring the impact of peer support on mothers breastfeeding goals. 🫶

⏱ It takes just 12 minutes on average to complete the initial survey! Sharing your experience could really make a difference for future breastfeeding supports. 🙌

📲 Scan the QR code or click the link in bio to find out more & take part!

Questions? Contact Khayla at [email protected]



This project is funded by TUS RISE. TUS RISE is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern & Midland Regional Programme 2021-27.