Beside You

29/10/2026

🎃A little reminder 🎃

Our Halloween themed breastfeeding social is tomorrow, Friday 30 October at Sun Pier House

We’ll be there between 10am and 11:30am.

There will be prizes!

See post below for more information 👇

🧙‍♀️Don't forget our Halloween special breastfeeding social is on Friday 30 October🧙‍♀️

Join us at our breastfeeding get together. Bring your baby, grab a drink and talk to other mums!

There will be a prize for the most Halloween dressed mum and baby 🎃👻

Halloween social will take place at Sun Pier House in Chatham.

Friday 30 October

10am to 11.30am

Join us for:
🤱 A breastfeeding social
💛 Meet other mums and share your experiences
🥰 If you’re nervous about feeding in public, we’ll be there to support you.

Infant feeding support workers from Medway Maternity will also be there ready to answer any questions you may have.

See you there! 🧡🎃

29/10/2026

🧙‍♀️Don't forget our Halloween special breastfeeding social is on Friday 30 October🧙‍♀️

Join us at our breastfeeding get together. Bring your baby, grab a drink and talk to other mums!

There will be a prize for the most Halloween dressed mum and baby 🎃👻

Halloween social will take place at Sun Pier House in Chatham.

Friday 30 October

10am to 11.30am

Join us for:
🤱 A breastfeeding social
💛 Meet other mums and share your experiences
🥰 If you’re nervous about feeding in public, we’ll be there to support you.

Infant feeding support workers from Medway Maternity will also be there ready to answer any questions you may have.

See you there! 🧡🎃

28/10/2026

✨ Your breastmilk at night ✨

🌙 When your baby feeds more at night, the more milk your body makes

🌙 Breastmilk at night also helps your baby to develop a day and night pattern

🌙 These hormones help both you and your baby to sleep better

🌙 Hormones in night-time breastmilk help you and your baby to get back to sleep quickly.

Feeding babies to sleep is completely natural 💛

Give us a ❤️ if you're up feeding during the night too!

27/10/2026

💜 Need someone to talk to about your breastfeeding journey?

If you're a mum in Medway, you can book a free breastfeeding peer support session.

✨ These sessions are useful for:

👶 support with feeding your baby
🤱 any positioning and attachment queries
🤝 any questions about breastfeeding

📍 Sessions run across children and family hubs every week

You don’t have to do this alone, we’re here to support you 💜

👉 find your nearest peer support session: https://bit.ly/4adSAl5

26/10/2026

✨ Your breastmilk is magic! ✨

Breastmilk is a superfood that is constantly changing to meet your baby's needs🤱

Which of these facts about breastmilk amaze you the most? Let us know below 👇🪄💜

25/10/2026

Each and every drop of your breastmilk is 100% pure, natural and full of goodness for your baby.

It is made exactly to support your little one as they grow and develop 💜

Learn more over on our Beside You website 👉https://bit.ly/47mLGHP

23/10/2026

Every feeding journey is different, and every parent learns something along the way.

Your experience and advice could help another parent who is just starting their feeding journey 💜

If you could go back and give yourself just one piece of advice about breastfeeding before your baby was born, what would it be?

Let us know in the comments below? 👇

22/10/2026

Expecting a baby in Medway? This is the last call for taking part in the Generation Study. See post below for more information 👇

♦️️Last chance to take part in the the Generation Study♦️️

The Generation Study, led by Genomics England in partnership with the NHS, offers a free, safe genome screening for babies, testing for 200+ rare conditions just hours after birth. We are one of 38 trusts across the country who are taking part.

If you are expecting a baby before 28th February 2027 and would like to take part, please speak to your midwife or contact the research midwives on 01634 976714.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲:
⚠️Consent is essential for participation.
⚠️Registering online 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 count as consent.
⚠️Each study at Medway requires separate consent.
⚠️Consent can only be completed during Antenatal period, unable to consent during labour or after birth.
⚠️To be part of this study you need to speak to one of the research midwives.
✅If you have given your consent you will have received a signed form via email.

Any questions please reach out to the research team via [email protected]

22/10/2026

Some great advice from the The Lullaby Trust on preventing infections 👇

Your baby’s health comes before everyone else’s feelings!

Looking after your baby’s health includes taking everyday steps to reduce their risk of infection, especially in the first few weeks of life when they are most vulnerable.

Simple actions like encouraging visitors to wash their hands before they hold your baby, and asking visitors (or even strangers) not to kiss your baby, help to protect them.

Unfortunately, we hear from parents and carers that sometimes, their family and friends might be upset by these boundaries. But this Infection Prevention Week, we're here to remind you that this is your baby, and these are your boundaries.

It’s okay to prioritise your baby’s wellbeing. Taking these steps doesn’t mean you’re being overprotective or overcautious – it means you’re following the latest advice to help keep your baby safe. You get to decide what’s best for your baby.

If you need help having these conversations 👉 https://bit.ly/4xU5LT6

Our infection prevention guidance is aimed at babies in the first few months of life, although it is sensible to practice hand washing with older babies and children. As they grow and get bigger, their immune systems will have had chance to develop. When it comes to setting boundaries with visitors, please continue to set your boundaries for as long as you feel comfortable.