Becoming a parent

A skill that I find is so important to teach in those early days postnatal as it’s such a common struggle! As always, @katiejameslactation does a wonderful job as explaining!

Posted @withregram • @katiejameslactation Engorged? Baby struggling to latch?
Let’s talk about a simple technique that can help — fast.

In those early days when milk first comes in, the breasts can feel like overfilled balloons — firm, hot, and almost impossible for baby to get a good mouthful of.

💡 Reverse Pressure Softening is a gentle trick to help.

It shifts some swelling away from the areola so it’s softer and more flexible — making it easier for baby to latch deeply and drain the breast well.

How to do it?
✨ Use clean fingers to apply gentle inward pressure around the base of your nipple — hold for a few long steady, calming breaths.
✨ Think of it as moving fluid back, not squeezing milk out.
✨ It only takes a couple of minutes and can make all the difference.

This little skill is gold when you’re engorged, baby can’t latch properly, or you’re feeling rock hard and desperate for relief.

🌿 Breastfeeding doesn’t need to be more painful than it already is.
These tiny adjustments protect your supply — and your sanity.

💌 Want more tips like this (and more!) Grab my free Milk Supply Confidence Kit.

👇 Want it? Find it from my bio 🔑

#engorgement #ReversePressureSoftening #latch #MilkSupplyTips #newborn #postpartum #BreastfeedingSupport #IBCLC #Breastfeeding #thefeedingcouch ...

Reposting this very important message from @safeintheseat that @midwife_alicia forwarded to us, see below 👇

Posted @withregram • @safeintheseat ☀️ Of course you want to protect your baby from the summer sun.
But covering their car seat with a “breathable” cover might not be as safe as it seems.

🌡️ When we cover a car seat or stroller, we trap heat inside.
And babies can heat up quickly.
At around 104°F, their body starts to struggle.
By 107°F, the risk of heatstroke becomes very real.

The good news? There are simple, safe ways to keep your baby cool:
✅ Keep them out of direct sunlight
✅ Dress them in lightweight clothes
✅ Use sunscreen when it’s age-appropriate
✅ Add a stroller fan (outside the car only!)
✅ Take them out of their seat as soon as you can

👶 Your baby’s comfort and safety come first.

Comment SAFESUN and I’ll send you easy tips to help your little one stay cool and safe all summer long.

We’ve got this, together. ...

🌟 GIVEAWAY TIME! 🌟

Win a copy of this practical, honest, beautiful, and inclusive breastfeeding guide!

We’re giving away TWO copies of Practical Breastfeeding, a stunningly illustrated, easy-to-follow book that supports you through the joys and challenges of feeding your baby — from pregnancy prep to those first latch attempts.

Curated by expert breastfeeding counsellor Caoimhe Whelan (Author), and Lauren Rebbeck (Illustrator), the book covers:

✔️ Feeding frequency, latching, mastitis & more
✔️ Mental health and emotional well-being
✔️ Support for NICU journeys, formula feeding, and combo feeding
✔️ Inclusive representation of all parents: different backgrounds, bodies, and family types
✔️ Helpful visuals — including how to dress while feeding & how to involve your partner

💬 "Wow, this is beautiful!" says mum @tessaclemsonyoga Tessa Clemson.
“As a 36-year-old breastfeeding mother of two, I’ve never seen a book that reflects my life so honestly. It’s raw, real, and supportive. My 5-year-old even said, ‘This is me!’ while reading it with me. It’s the antidote to filtered social media parenting.”

Whether you’re pregnant, feeding a newborn, or supporting someone on their feeding journey, this book is the perfect companion — and we want to gift it to two lucky winners!

👉 To enter:

Like this post ❤️
Follow @laurenrebbeck @latch.ie @all4birth
Tell us why you would love to win a copy
Tag a friend who would love this book too (1 tag = 1 entry!)

🗓️ Giveaway closes 15th June! UK and Ireland only.

Good Luck!

#BreastfeedingSupport #InclusiveParenting #BookGiveaway #PracticalBreastfeeding #FeedingJourney #PostpartumCare #BreastfeedingGuide #BreastfeedingJourney #BreastfeedingAwareness #FeedingSupport ...

📣 Which one are YOU not falling for? Tag a parent who needs to see this.
#birthpropaganda #all4birth #pregnancyuk #birthculture #informednotindoctrinated #birthjustice #postpartumtruths ...

Following on from Mondays post-

When the weather is good, and aim for before 10am or after 4pm, get out and enjoy nature with your family 💜

Posted @withregram • @weledababyuk Springtime with your little ones 🌿 what’s your favourite spring activity?🥰

#weleda #weledababy #spring #naturalskincare ...

Take a moment to listen to the wonderful @midwife_alicia with @blackbabylossawareness week starting tomorrow. Check out our stories throughout the week as we reshare further information 💜

Posted @withregram • @perinatalmhpartnership Do take a listen to our friend @midwife_alicia as she discusses @blackbabylossawareness - an annual event focused on raising awareness and providing support for Black families who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss.

It was founded by @midwife_alicia and the 2025 edition of BBLAW will run from May 12-18.

BBLAW specifically addresses the disproportionate rates of pregnancy and infant loss in Black communities.

The week aims to educate communities about the resources and support available for navigating pregnancy loss and bereavement.

We here at @perinatalmhpartnership are proud to support Black Baby Loss Awareness Week

#maternalmhmattersweek
#blackbabylossawarenessweek
#blackmums
#maternalmentalhealthawarenessweek
#maternalmhmatters
#maternalmentalhealth
#perinatalmentalhealth
#mmhaw
#mmhaw25
#yourvoiceyourstrength
#postnataldepression
#Postpartumpsychosis
#Postpartumdepression
#perinatalocd
#antenataldepression
#perinatalanxiety
#birthtrauma
#hyperemesisgravidarum
#Motherhood
#pregnancy
#parenthood ...

Such an important message to share during #infertilityawarenessweek

Posted @withregram • @preysmd I spent years believing health was about discipline. Eat clean. Exercise. Stay lean. But when I went through IVF, I realized how little of it was actually in my hands. My body wasn’t something to micromanage—it was something to support, to listen to, to work with instead of constantly trying to “fix.”

So if you’re in midlife, struggling with weight, hormones, or just feeling like you don’t recognize yourself anymore—let this be your permission slip to stop blaming yourself. You are not failing. Your body is not betraying you. It’s shifting, evolving, adapting. And the best thing you can do? Support it—not fight it. ...