Beside You

12/06/2026

Happy Friday ☀

When you hit the 1-year milestone and the celebration gets extra messy 🤱🎂😆

Anyone else experienced surprise snack sharing like this?

Image credit: The Leaky B**b

11/06/2026

If you had a baby in January or February this year, share your experiences by completing the Maternity Survey 2026.

More information in the post below 👇

Did you have a baby in January or February 2026? Please tell us about your experiences by completing the .

Look out for your invitation in the post or by SMS.

Find out more: https://www.cqc.org.uk/news/tell-us-what-maternity-care-you-2026

10/06/2026

Shout out to anyone up feeding their little one during the night.

Give us a ❤️ and let's see who else is up feeding with you 🌙🤱

09/06/2026

This week is Diabetes Awareness Week!

🤰 Gestational diabetes is diabetes that can develop during pregnancy. It can happen at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second or third trimester.

💉 Gestational diabetes happens when your body cannot produce enough insulin – a hormone that helps control blood sugar levels – to meet your extra needs in pregnancy. Approximately 3 to 5% of all pregnancies, or 1 in 20 women may develop it.

🏊 In most cases, gestational diabetes can be managed by diet and exercise.

👨‍⚕️ Your midwife will screen you for gestational diabetes during your pregnancy. Speak to your midwife if you are concerned about gestational diabetes.

Learn more on the NHS 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gestational-diabetes/

Diabetes UK

08/06/2026

Happy best friends day! 💕

Tag your bestie below 👇

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07/06/2026

🤰 Planning a pregnancy, already expecting, or supporting someone who is?
Our pregnancy section on the Beside You website is here to guide you through every stage from that first positive test to life with your newborn.

Find clear, practical advice on:
🔸how to self-refer to a midwife
🔸what to expect at midwife appointments
🔸each trimester explained
🔸local antenatal sessions
🔸what to pack in your hospital bag
🔸caring for yourself during pregnancy…and so much more!

✨ Visit our website for trusted support throughout your pregnancy 👉 https://bit.ly/49e63Lw

05/06/2026

When they say breastmilk is just like magic 💫

Anyone else?

Image credit: The Breastmilk Queen - Amy McGlade

04/06/2026

Clare has been supporting families across Medway for over 6 years now.

"My work as a volunteer peer supporter with Beside You gives me the opportunity to contribute to meeting the needs of the families who come to us for support.

It gives me such a sense of fulfilment to be able to empower them and to dispel the many myths and misconceptions in our society that can be so detrimental to parenthood.

I have loved every aspect of volunteering from the training, meeting and shadowing my wonderful colleagues, to becoming a valuable member of a wider team. At the end of the day knowing that I have made a positive difference to another person's life is incredibly rewarding. If you are thinking of becoming a volunteer please do try it!"

Thank you Clare, and to all of our volunteers ❤️

Have you met one of our wonderful volunteers? Let us know in the comments below 👇

03/06/2026

We love sharing stories from our peer supporters, who work so hard to support families to breastfeed.

This morning, as part of Volunteers Week, we hear from Bex, one of our wonderful peer supporters here in Medway.

"I really wanted to volunteer so that I could help other women achieve their goals of breastfeeding whilst knowing that support is always available.

To be giving mums the knowledge, support and a listening ear in what can be a hugely transformative time feels like a huge privilege.

It's a wonderful feeling to know that I might in some small way help and empower someone to keep going and feel proud of what they are doing."

Thank you Bex, and to all of our volunteers ❤️

To access breastfeeding support in your area, visit the Beside You website 👉 https://bit.ly/4e1Zx9o