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Breastfeeding grief - a guest blog
Maybe like me you did everything you were supposed to…
You did the antenatal classes, got all the breast pads, the Hakka pump, knew the theory behind latch and a supportive partner prepared to make tonnes of drinks & food to give you space. Read more
Understanding Postnatal Depression
Postnatal depression (PND), also known as postpartum depression (or sometimes perinatal depression), is a type of mood disorder that can affect both mothers and fathers after the birth of a child. It’s a complex mix of physical, emotional, and behavioural changes that happen in some women and parents after giving birth. read more
North Devon & Torridge Global Big Latch on 2019
Last year we hosted a Global Big Latch On event in Barnstaple along side La Leche League North Devon. Unfortunately this year COVID put a halt to our plans; but we’ve enjoyed blogging about the 2019 event & looking back at the pictures. Roll on 2021
Breastfeeding In Lockdown story for #WBW2020
We asked mums using Early Nourishment CIC services in North Devon & Torridge to share their experiences of 'Breastfeeding in Lockdown' to celebrate World Breastfeeding Week 2020 #WBW2020 So my story starts last November. I was about 6 weeks pregnant with baby...
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
What might influence a womens decision to breastfeed? Last night we were lucky enough to have our peer support update facilitated by Louise Oliver; EN director & founder of Diversity in Infant Feeding. Here is just a little snapshot of a couple of the themes...
Beth’s story – reaching out for support (perinatal mental health)
At 21 I had my first daughter Phoebe. It was like my dreams came true overnight; the baby that we had longed for was going to be entering the world. I couldn’t wait to be a mum. But being a mum wasn’t quiet as I'd expected, I struggled with my mental health; and...
Early Nourishment Online
So we have been brainstorming & thinking about how we can extend the support we offer online to match what we normally do in person ?We present to you Early Nourishment Online a community for the parents & caregivers across North Devon & Torridge to...
Torridge Breastfeeding Peer Support Training
Would you like to be a breastfeeding peer supporter?We are looking for a few more Torridge peer supporters.Training would be Friday mornings 9-midday from 1st March at Bideford Bay Children's Center. Our Torridge drop-in will be on Tuesday afternoons from 1-230pm...