Beside You

Beside You From bump to baby, breastfeeding help to help you feel supported. Welcome to Beside You. Breastfeeding is great, but we recognise it is not always easy.

Beside You is here to support, advocate and celebrate breastfeeding throughout Medway. Those who wish to breastfeed may need support, and that's why we all need to stand up and say we're Beside You. Whether you're a partner, grandparent, friend, colleague, healthcare professional or business owner, you can help support those breastfeeding in Kent and Medway. We aim to share evidenced based informa

tion, updates, local stories and more with support from our team of infant feeding specialists, peer supporters and local families. If you wish to share a story from your breastfeeding journey to support and inform others please send us a message and we will contact you. Check out our other social media:
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✨ Calling all pregnant parents ✨ Would you like to learn more about how to have a happy and healthy pregnancy? 🤰BumpClu...
04/09/2026

✨ Calling all pregnant parents ✨

Would you like to learn more about how to have a happy and healthy pregnancy? 🤰

BumpClub Medway is a free six-week online program, specially created to support you through a healthy and happy pregnancy🤰💜

You can:
▫️ take part in pregnancy yoga
▫️ learn baby first aid
▫️ chat with a midwife
▫️ learn about infant feeding
▫️ eating well in pregnancy
▫️ as well as lots of helpful tips to support you through your pregnancy.

Learn more and sign up at 👉 https://orlo.uk/8Sgcl

03/09/2026

Breastmilk is a superhero food, constantly adapting to provide exactly what your baby needs to grow and develop.

Your breastmilk has everything your baby needs; it's the perfect blend of nutrients 🤱💫

Find out more about the wonders of breastmilk over on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/47mLGHP

🌙 To the mum up feeding your baby right now🌙Maybe you're sitting in the dark with one eye open.Maybe you're scrolling to...
02/09/2026

🌙 To the mum up feeding your baby right now🌙

Maybe you're sitting in the dark with one eye open.

Maybe you're scrolling to stay awake.

Maybe you're wondering how many more times you'll be up tonight.

We want to remind you that you are your little one's world.

The night feeds at 2am, 4am and 5am. There is something powerful about these quiet moments nobody sees. The cuddles when everyone else is asleep. The comfort, connection and safety you provide for your baby simply by being there.

If you're feeling touched out, exhausted or overwhelmed, you're not failing. Don't feel guilty. Breastfeeding can be challenging at times and that's perfectly fine to admit.

You are doing one of the most demanding things there is, often on very little sleep that no one sees but you.

Right now, in this moment, your baby feels safe, loved and secure in your arms.

And that is all that matters 💜 You are amazing!

Give us a ❤️ if you're up feeding with us ✨

BumpClub walks will be taking place in Rainham from the 10th September.If you’re pregnant or have a little one, these wa...
02/09/2026

BumpClub walks will be taking place in Rainham from the 10th September.

If you’re pregnant or have a little one, these walks are a great way to get some steps in while meeting other mums 💜

See post for more details 👇

What's on Beside You this September? 🤱🌞✨ Beside You social drop-ins for new mums ✨📆 Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Septem...
01/09/2026

What's on Beside You this September? 🤱🌞

✨ Beside You social drop-ins for new mums ✨
📆 Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 September
⌚️ 9.30am to 11am
📍 Alternate weeks at The Garden Cafe, Elm Court Garden Centre in Gillingham, and Jaspers Community Cafe in Rochester.
*These drop-ins run in partnership with Medway Maternity and Medway Community Healthcare

🔹 dadspaceuk Medway events🔹
📆 Saturday 26 September
⌚️ 10am to 12pm

🔸Breastfeeding sessions 🔸
🤰 Hello Baby
These are free antenatal infant feeding information sessions.

🤱 Feeding support sessions
Face-to-face sessions for support with breastfeeding once your baby is here.

Hello Baby and Peer Support sessions run on:
🔸 Mondays in Strood and Hoo
🔸 Partner sessions Monday at Lordswood Health Living Centre and Fridays at Delce Family Hub
🔸 Thursdays at Deanwood in Rainham
🔸 Fridays at Delce in Rochester and Medway Park

Times and days may vary. To book either a Hello Baby or Peer Support session please email [email protected] or phone/text 07791 043190

💚 September is NICU Awareness month 💚If your baby needs to spend time in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) you may hav...
01/09/2026

💚 September is NICU Awareness month 💚

If your baby needs to spend time in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) you may have lots of questions about feeding your little one.

In Medway, the The Oliver Fisher Special Care Baby Trust provides intensive care, high dependency, and special and transitional care services for babies born prematurely or who are sick and require specialist treatment.

Don't be afraid to speak to a member of staff about feeding your little one 💜

For more information and support on feeding a premature baby visit our website 👉 https://bit.ly/4br2DFO

✨ PRIZE DRAW TIME ✨🍽️ Cook it. 📸 Snap it. 🎉 Win it!Enter our prize draw for a chance to win a 3-month Produced in Kent f...
31/08/2026

✨ PRIZE DRAW TIME ✨

🍽️ Cook it. 📸 Snap it. 🎉 Win it!

Enter our prize draw for a chance to win a 3-month Produced in Kent food box subscription.

To enter, simply comment below with a photo of your finished recipe! Don't forget to include a note in the photo with your name and the day you took the photo.

For more details visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/SummerRecipes

Closes Wednesday 30 September 2026.

Good luck! 💜

Expecting a little one in Medway? 🤰💜We've put together a little post that breaks down information on antenatal appointme...
30/08/2026

Expecting a little one in Medway? 🤰💜

We've put together a little post that breaks down information on antenatal appointments through each trimester, including the fourth trimester.

Visit our pregnancy guide for more information on looking after you over on our website 👉 https://bit.ly/49e63Lw

Breastfeeding support over the bank holiday weekend 🤱🌞If you have any questions or need advice on breastfeeding over the...
28/08/2026

Breastfeeding support over the bank holiday weekend 🤱🌞

If you have any questions or need advice on breastfeeding over the weekend, we've got your back.

Our Beside You website is full of information and guidance on lots of subjects such as feeding when you or your baby are ill, positioning and attachment, mastitis and lots more!

Visit our website 👉 https://bit.ly/3tw2HRc

National helplines are also open every day:

💜 National Breastfeeding Helpline UK 0300 100 0212 is open 24 hours a day all through the year.

💜 NCT 0300 330 0700 (8am to midnight)

Support is there if you need it 💜

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