*Supporting BAME mothers and partners *Empowering, educating, raising awareness *Maternal mental wellbeing *Cultural sensitivity
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Do you know the 3 stages of labour? Or that it doesn’t end once baby is out?! Here's a breakdown of the stages of labour.
“Breastfeeding has not been straight forward for us. However, despite the difficulties, it is the best thing I have ever done. I feel so connected with my baby and with my body. I’ve fed everywhere, from the supermarket to the Gurdwara.
It took confidence, but I see it as, I’m feeding my baby and that gives me confidence. We are still feeding 7 months on” - Amneet #WBW2026
The postpartum months can be overwhelming. This timeline will help you keep organised, make sure you don’t miss any appointments, and know what to expect at different stages.
There is a myth that Black and Asian mothers have lots of help with breastfeeding as they have large families
Check out these online sources for expert breastfeeding support; many of these have their own helplines available:
🔗 La Leche League: laleche.org.uk/
🔗 NCT Breastfeeding Support: nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feed…
For more resources—including support for twins, premature babies, and milk banking—see the full list here:
nhs.uk/baby/breastfeeding-an…
A fed baby is a happy and healthy baby however, I really would like to share my experience as an exclusively breastfeeding, first time Mum. I speak from my perspective as a British South Asian/Arab. Our women need much more education about breastfeeding; they really do.
Breastfeeding gives you some time to collect your thoughts and I question why our women think the way they do. One possible conclusion I have drawn is, status...
[Read the full story on our Facebook page to find out why—and hear the rest of Afiya’s journey]
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facebook.com/Rahamproject
