Worcestershire Infant Feeding Team

08/06/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK....

NHS breastfeeding support groups as follows;
🤱Tuesday Brookside Family Hub, Kidderminster, DY10 3ED 10-11:30
🤱Tuesday Holly Trees Family Hub, Redditch, B98 8HW 1-2:30
🤱 Wednesday Pear Tree Family Hub, Bromsgrove, B61 8LW 10-11:30
🤱 Friday The Hive, Worcester, WR1 3PD 11:30-1

Please pop in and see us if you have any questions, concerns or would just like to have a friendly chat. 🥰

For other breastfeeding support enquiries, please email [email protected] or call the national breastfeeding helpline on 03001000212

06/06/2026

We would like to say a massive thank you to our Breast Buddy Volunteers! We appreciate all of your hard work and truly couldn’t do this without you! ❤️

FUN FACT
Did you know 3 of our Infant Feeding Support Workers started out as Breast Buddy Volunteers? 🥰

27/05/2026

Eid mubarak to all our patients, staff, and communities celebrating Eid al-Adha today! ✨

27/05/2026

With all this hot weather we are experiencing we thought it would be helpful to share some information on keeping cool.

PLAN AHEAD - Check the weather forecast. Plan ahead to avoid being out in the heat. Schedule activities to cooler times of the day where possible.
KEEP YOURSELF COOL - Drink plenty of fluids and avoid excessive alcohol. Wear sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. Cool your skin with water and slow down.
FIND SOMEWHERE COOL - Close blinds and curtains during the day. Go indoors or outdoors, whichever is cooler. Avoid closed spaces like stationary cars.
BE SAFE - Be on the lookout for signs of heat related illness. Look after yourself and check in with others. Stay safe when swimming. Get help. Call NHS 111 or in an emergency 999.
For more information, please visit gov.uk/ukhsa/beat-the-heat

Breastfed babies do not need water, just offer more breastfeeds.
Formula fed babies can have small sips of cooled boiled water between milk feeds if needed.

For more advice on keeping your baby cool, you can contact your health visiting team by calling 01905 520032.
For infant feeding support, please call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212 or email us on [email protected]

25/05/2026

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK....

NHS breastfeeding support groups as follows;
🤱Tuesday Holly Trees Family Hub, Redditch, B98 8HW 1-2:30
🤱 Wednesday Pear Tree Family Hub, Bromsgrove, B61 8LW 10-11:30
🤱 Friday The Hive, Worcester, WR1 3PD 11:30-1

Please pop in and see us if you have any questions, concerns or would just like to have a friendly chat. 🥰

For other breastfeeding support enquiries, please email [email protected] or call the national breastfeeding helpline on 03001000212

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

24/05/2026

Are you looking forward to the heatwave next week? We're feeling it here already!

Whether you're breastfeeding, bottle feeding, or a combination of the two, Lucy Webber Feeding Support - IBCLC created this simple guide to whether you need to give your baby drinks of water in the hot weather 💜

✨Please share with those who have little ones✨

Original post: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1759638762524186&set=a.559629672525107&locale=en_GB

[ID: Drinks of water in hot weather. Under 6 months. Breastfed. no water. Offer extra breastfeeds. Combi fed. Offer extra breastfeeds. Extra formula if needed. No water. Do not water down formula feeds. Exclusive expressing. Express more frequently. Offer additional expressed milk. No water. Formula fed. Offer usual formula feeds. Do not water down formula. Offer sips of water between feeds if needed. 6+ months. Breastfed / combi fed. Offer extra bf. Usual solid meals. Sips of water from a cup as needed. Exclusive expressing / formula fed. Offer usual bottle feeds and solid food. Sips of water from a cup between meals as needed. Lucy Webber Feeding Support - IBCLC]

22/05/2026

We are logging off to enjoy a very sunny bank holiday weekend, we will be back on Tuesday! ☀️

For urgent support please call the national breastfeeding helpline on 0300 100 0212. They are open 24/7.

For non urgent enquires, please email us on [email protected]

See you Tuesday, have a wonderful bank holiday 🥰