Breastfeeding Support
Breastfeeding can be tricky ... especially if this is your first baby, or you don’t have the support of a nearby friend or relative. Ubere Mama’s founder Sarah-Jane Hingorani (SJ) has first-hand experience with this issue and understands the importance of comfort and confidence when breastfeeding.
The Early Days of Breastfeeding…NCT gave me the help to breastfeed out of the house, which led me to want to develop easy access clothing .
‘When my son was born, I wanted to breastfeed but had no one around me to offer support and guide me in the right direction to help me and my baby,’ says SJ. I turned to NCT (National Childbirth Trust). They offered an incredible amount of information and support and made a world of difference to my breastfeeding experience. I thoroughly recommend them to any mum who’d like breastfeeding support.’
NCT’s website includes several articles and videos about breastfeeding, covering important topics such as:
· About breastmilk and breastfeeding
· Breastfeeding in your baby’s first few days
· Breastfeeding positions
· Why babies bite when breastfeeding
Importantly, NCT also has a support line available from 8 am until midnight. Mums can speak to a friendly breastfeeding counsellor without charge. Many local NCT branches provide online breastfeeding peer support via closed Facebook groups. There are over 300 groups available!
SJ found the peer support invaluable, saying: ‘Breastfeeding is hard enough, but with no helpful clothing or emotional support, I almost gave up. NCT’s help encouraged me to keep trying. It was so helpful to speak with other mums with similar concerns and experiences. It helped build my breastfeeding confidence. I was inspired to design a top that enabled me to breastfeed anywhere. I love knowing my designs genuinely help breastfeeding mums and offer them the same freedom.’
Breastfeeding Comfort and Confidence
NCT offers a wealth of information and support to help mums when breastfeeding. Ubere Mama’s breastfeeding clothes are designed with the same goal in mind. We want mums to feel as comfortable and confident as possible when nursing their babies. Our range is designed by SJ, who explains: ‘Breastfeeding tops make a huge difference to how mums feel when they’re breastfeeding. I made my first top for myself as I knew there must be a better design than the breastfeeding tops I tried. They felt uncomfortable and awkward using them. I realised that a side zipper design offers superior comfort and flexibility when breastfeeding. That was the start of my Ubere Mama journey! It’s why this zipper position features throughout our range.’
Peer Support
NCT facilitates mothers helping mothers, creating an amazing support network. It’s always helpful to talk to other women who are breastfeeding for support, tips, and company.
If you have a baby, are pregnant, or know someone who is, look at the information, tips, and support available from NCT. NCT’s membership involves a donation, 100% of which is donated to NCT (a registered charity). Treat yourself or your friend/relative to the gift of help and support at the start of parenthood.