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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

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 · 09/07/2025

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 · 07/07/2025

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 · 04/07/2025

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 · 02/07/2025

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 · 01/07/2025

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 · 30/06/2025

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 · 25/06/2025

#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 · 27/06/2025

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

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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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WBTi U.K. @wbtiuk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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

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Sarah Jewell @profsarahjewell.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

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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WBTi U.K. @wbtiuk.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Our campaign has been featured in the BMJ! "Campaigners have urged the UK govt to take action over high prices and “misleading marketing” of infant formula products that they warn are exploiting parents and risking children’s health." #FairFeeding #BabiesBeforeProfits www.bmj.com/content/389/...

News: Formula milk: Overpriced and misleading products are risking child health, say campaigners. Published 26 June 2025

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The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

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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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

We love this photo! Thanks for sharing with us 🥰 "We had a wonderful time at #CardiffPride & were given these wearable balloon tentacles after the parade! As we were wearing them around the event, when the boys wanted some 'yonk' - we obviously had to capture the moment & what a fantastic memory!"

Two mums breastfeeding while sitting cross-legged on a colourful picnic blanket at a festival on a warm day. They each have a large bunch of long balloons tentacles tied to their backs, one in red, the other in blue. No text

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

If you are thinking about exercise & you feel physically ready after having your baby, then breastfeeding isn't a barrier. Our article looks at exercise & breastfeeding and features two elite athletes who tell us how they manage bf alongside training & competing. www.laleche.org.uk/exercise-and...

Lottie breastfeeding her toddler while sitting on the grass in running kit after she completed her first triathlon. Text: Exercise and breastfeeding

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WBTi U.K. @wbtiuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Tonight’s the night! Our policy event at Westminster hosted by @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social. Featuring Kate Quilton, Prof Nigel Rollins, Prof Amy Brown and @helengray.bsky.social #BabiesBeforeProfits #FairFeeding

A mother and father smile at their new baby. Title: “WBTi U.K. Report 2024”

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Would you like to share your breastfeeding story? We’d love to publish it in our bi-monthly member publication #BreastfeedingMatters. You can write your story, or we can interview you and work with you until you’re happy with it - like we did with Zarina…

Zarina smiling at the camera. Text: "Sharing my story has been a way of releasing a burden and finally feeling a sense of achievement" Zarina

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Thank you to N and A for sharing their story of both breastfeeding their baby daughter laleche.org.uk/a-tale-of-ba...

A combined image of two mothers nursing their baby, with mother N on the left and mother A on the right in symmetrical poses with their baby’s hand on the breast they are nursing on Text: Baby J and her two mothers

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

It's hot in some parts of the UK! 🌞 Even in very hot weather your exclusively breastfed baby doesn’t need additional water, but they will probably want to breastfeed more. It's good to offer. www.llli.org/breastfeedin...

A smiling mother in the sun, with a young baby in her arms. Text: It's normal for babies to breastfeed more often when the weather is hot

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Thank you to Aisha for sharing her story with us: "I still can’t quite believe my wife and I have nourished and sustained both of our children with our bodies alone..."

A mother sitting on the edge of a playground with her baby and preschooler, smiling at the camera. No text

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Even in very hot weather your exclusively breastfed baby doesn’t need additional water, but they will probably want to breastfeed more. It's good to offer! llli.org/breastfeedin...

A mother breastfeeding her baby in the sun; Text: It's normal for babies to breastfeed more often when the weather is hot.

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Good afternoon from the APPG on Infant Feeding and Inequalities chaired by @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social. Today we're hearing from @helengray.bsky.social about the 2024 WBTi report Action on feeding babies in the UK, a follow up from the first, baseline report from 2016 #APPGIFI

The title slide from the WBTi presentation to the APPG on Infant Feeding. Text: Action on feeding babies in the UK

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Special Podcast Episode In Memory of Naomi Stadlen 1942-2025 In February, Sarah and Maria recorded a conversation with Naomi Stadlen in preparation for a Breastfeeding Matters episode. We are very sad we didn’t get to release the episode we were planning with her before her death on 6 June

The Breastfeeding Matters podcast cover image featuring tiled brightly-coloured cartoon boobs, and a head and shoulders photo of Naomi Stadlen. Text: The LLLGB podcast special episode in memory of Naomi Stadlen, 1942-2025

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

If you find out your baby is cleft-affected (they have a cleft lip, cleft palate, or both), you may feel unsure about breastfeeding. There may be more options for feeding your cleft-affected baby than you think! laleche.org.uk/breastfeedin...

A mum sitting with her cleft-affected baby on her lap and smiling at the camera. Text: Breastfeeding a cleft-affected baby

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Today is Father's Day in the UK. Happy Father's Day! What special moments does your baby share with their Dad? Share with him or tag him in the comments.

A dad lying down with his newborn skin to skin on his chest. Text: Happy Father's Day

A dad with his baby in a carrier and his older child standing beside him. Text: Happy Father's Day

A dad holding up his young baby and smiling into her eyes. Text: Happy Father's Day

A dad holding his baby with one arm while she snuggles against his face and hugs him. Text: Happy Father's Day

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Anyone can become disabled at any time. It’s one of the few minority groups you can always join. Even if you do everything “right”. Even if you’re young and healthy. Even if you “try hard” It’s not a moral failing. It’s a part of life. Engage in disability justice.

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Catriana McKie @catrianam.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I will also email, but please attend this meeting @sarahbool.bsky.social as my MP. Supporting infant feeding and reducing inequalities is important to me. I will be joining online.

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

The next meeting of the APPG on Infant Feeding & Inequalities led by @jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social is next Wednesday, June 18th, 1-2 pm. Email her office c/o edmund.legrave @ parliament.uk for the Teams link & invite your MP! We’ll be hearing about the new WBTi UK report #APPGIFI

The UK Parliament buildings seen from across the Thames. Text: Ask your MP! Invited them to the next APPG meeting on Infant Feeding and Inequalities. June18th, 1-2pm, Portcullis House & on Teams

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

It's Day 5 of #ScottishBreastfeedingWeek & today's theme is all about breastfeeding out & about. Getting out and about when your new baby arrives can feel daunting. But breastmilk is the ultimate food for on the go! Tips here: laleche.org.uk/out-about-wi... #SBW2025 #BreastfeedingFriendlyScotland

A mother breastfeeding on some grass in the dappled shade of a tree. Text: Breastmilk is the ultimate travel food

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Once bf is going well it often becomes a very important and enjoyable part of your relationship with your baby. And it continues to offer benefits to you both - to your health, mental and emotional well being, for as long as it continues. You are doing great! www.laleche.org.uk/still-nursing/

A mother kissing her baby’s head while sitting outdoors. Text: Your nursing relationship is your own and your child’s and no-one else’s” - The Art of Breastfeeding p280

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

It's #DiabetesWeek this week and our thanks to Emma for sharing her story of breastfeeding her baby Dottie: "Dottie was diagnosed with T1 diabetes just after her 2nd birthday and breastfeeding was very much her favourite pastime at that age!…”

A black and white selfie a mother breastfeeding her daughter holding a toy. No text

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

It's #DiabetesWeek. If you have diabetes you may be concerned about whether you can bf. The answer is yes - all mothers experience metabolic & hormonal changes after giving birth & if you are diabetic bf reduces the impact of these changes. See our article for more www.laleche.org.uk/diabetes-and...

A mum with purple hair and brightly coloured clothes breastfeeding. Text: If you have diabetes you may be concerned about whether you can breastfeed. Yes, you can

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the news that retired LLLGB Leader & author Naomi Stadlen died on Friday after a long illness. Naomi spent over 30 years listening to mothers talking in groups in her role as counsellor, psychotherapist and LLL Leader 1/2

Naomi Stadlen sitting on a chair and smiling at the camera

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

Today is the start of #ScottishBreastfeedingWeek2025 and it begins looking at the laws that protect you when bfing. In Scotland, bf & bottle feeding are both protected by the Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005. It is entirely legal to bf in public spaces in the UK 1/2 #SBW25

A mother with sunglasses on, breastfeeding her baby, whilst sitting at a table in a cafe. Text: It is entirely your right to breastfeed in public places in the UK

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

We love this poem by Jessica Starr and you can hear her read it at the very end of our latest podcast episode. We talked all about adjusting to becoming a mother & the early weeks of parenting and this poem was a favourite of ours! Listen on Apple podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/a...

The text of Motherhood, a poem by Jessica Starr

Six months ago
I first put on
my mother hood.

It felt strange at first,
weighing heavy on my head
And on my shoulders.

I worried how it looked to others.
Did I wear it right?

Gradually, I felt more
and cared less.
I caught my reflection
in my daughter's eye
It looked good.

Six months ago
I first put on
my mother hood
It suits me.

I forget what I looked like without it

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Thank you to Fatima for sharing her story with us for #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈: "My wife has been a strong and unwavering supporter of our breastfeeding relationship, and my biggest advocate..."

Two mothers lifting their baby in the air grinning with a sunset in the background. No text

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

It is #VolunteersWeek and we want to celebrate & thank all of our amazing volunteer Leaders (breastfeeding counsellors) who volunteer their time, experience and care to help you reach your breastfeeding goals. Thank you for all you do, your commitment, your time, your passion and your care!

A very smiley and happy toddler in a pink patterned dress, lying on her back on a black tiled floor, surrounded in flour with the words 'Thank You' written in the flour

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Breastfeeding is portable and it means anywhere you can go, you can breastfeed! Where is the most unusual place you have breastfed? Thank you to one of our followers who shared their photo of breastfeeding underground in a cave! #OnTheGo

A mother in an orange caving helmet standing and breastfeeding in an underground cave. Text: Where is the most unusual place you have breastfed? *underground in a cave?

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Ep 19 of our #BreastfeedingMatters podcast is out now! Sarah & Maria talk with fellow LLLGB Leaders Sophia Berman & Justine Fieth about their personal early parenting journeys. Links to listen ⬇️

The Breastfeeding Matters podcast cover art featuring tiled brightly coloured cartoon boobs. Text: The LLLGB Podcast Episode 19, Adjusting to Motherhood and Becoming a Parent. Available on Spotify and Apple

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

"Every time I try to put my baby down to sleep, he cries!” Most new parents, unless they have been around newborn babies a lot before, are surprised & sometimes confused by how intensely their baby needs to be held. Help to make sense of your newborn’s behaviour here: laleche.org.uk/fussy-evenin...

A baby in a white sleepsuit with big black spot is asleep on their mother's lap. Text: Newborn babies have an intense need to be held and comforted

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

As your baby grows and you become more confident, breastfeeding usually becomes much easier. You may find you are able to use that time to do other things too. What you can do or have you done at the same time as breastfeeding?

A mother sitting on a colourful sofa, breastfeeding her baby on a feeding cushion while sewing. Text: What can you do at the same time as breastfeeding?

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

The Intl Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes aka #WHOCode aka #BMSCode aka #InternationalCode was adopted on 21 May 1981. LLLGB fully supports it as an essential safeguard to make sure families receive accurate info on infant feeding w/out the pressure of aggressive marketing tactics...

A glittery pink and blue background with a large text box. Text: It's the 44th Anniversary of the International Code of Marketing of Breast-Milk Substitutes being adopted. LLLGB fully supports the International Code

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Shelby tells her how finding her local LLL group helped her to grow in confidence after difficult early weeks with her baby: “My partner heard about LLL group meetings and he encouraged me to go…”

A mother holding her baby up in front of her face with the baby with her finger in her mum’s mouth. No text

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Have you got your new issue of #BreastfeedingMatters, our member publication? In our May/June edition: - Breastfeeding my cleft-affected baby - Celebrating Pride month - Stories from mothers who combined breastfeeding with working in the NHS. 1/2 www.laleche.org.uk/join/

A mother and baby breastfeeding lying down with the baby's finger in the mother's mouth while they look at eachother. No text

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Breastfeeding is meant to be comfortable and enjoyable—so experiencing painful or sore nipples is a clear sign that something isn’t quite right. Our article helps you troubleshoot causes of nipple pain and what steps you could take that might help #FindSupport www.laleche.org.uk/nipple-pain/

A newborn breastfeeding, with their hand on the breast. Text: If you have painful or sore nipples - ask for help

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

La Leche League GB is launching a new free newsletter for healthcare professionals and breastfeeding supporters. it will be approx quarterly, and brief! You can sign up here if you’d like to receive it and you’re very welcome to share the link with colleagues: bit.ly/LLLGBhcp

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La Leche League Great Britain (LLLGB) @lllgb.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Around 4 mos, just when you thought it was going smoothly, babies can seem to change again - becoming more fussy, sleeping differently & often being more distractible when nursing. Our article looks at what might be going on & how to cope with the '4 month fussies' www.laleche.org.uk/what-happens...

A mother breastfeeding her baby and smiling at the camera while her baby grabs at her mother's chin. Text: What going on with my four month old?

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