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Little Angels held an information stand at Farmer Teds Farm Park on 26th July. Thanks to everyone who came to see us and got involved with our breastfeeding quiz. Congratulations to our winner Sharon from Skelmersdale who won a £20 NEXT gift voucher!

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Read Kate's story in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph article here...

Volunteers Needed!

We really need the help of volunteers across Central Lancashire to support breastfeeding mums and families. If you are a mother or grandmother yourself you could help us provide much needed support to other mums in your area. We often need a hand in the office as well so we are also looking for volunteers who want to develop their admin skills. All volunteers are provided with training for their role. There is more information about volunteering below or you can visit our Volunteering page here

What a volunteer does: Provides antenatal information, helps deliver groups, workshops or events, provides admin support on a database or telephoning mums

Where: In clinics, Children's Centres and community settings in Preston, South Ribble, West Lancs, Chorley. Admin volunteers will help at the office base in Leyland

How to get involved: Contact Sarah Parkinson for an application pack on 01254 773181 or email sarah.parkinson@littleangels.org.uk

What experience do I need ? Be a mother or grandmother who wants to support local mothers who have chosen to breastfeed.

What can I expect from LA? A great opportunity to get involved in your local community, meet new friends and gain new skills. We offer training and support to ensure all our volunteers are kept up to date with what's happening and ensure they are happy in their roles.

In the news

Kate from Ashton on Ribble, Preston met Little Angels for the first time when she had given birth to her second child, a beautiful baby girl named Maya. Kate already had a young son called Oliver and had tried breastfeeding when he was born almost 2 years earlier but found the experience very difficult and negative, finally giving up before she wanted to.

Amanda, the Little Angels Peer Supporter had just arrived for work at the Royal Preston Hospital ward when she met Kate, who was already a little sore but was just ready to go home. Kate told Amanda how being unsuccessful breastfeeding Oliver had meant she was desperate to breastfeed her new baby girl this time. As Kate was just ready to go home, Amanda took her contact details and told her about the further support she would receive at home.

A few days later, Amanda went to visit Kate at home. Kate was already in a lot of pain and could barely manage to breastfeed at all. One breast was so sore Kate could not feed Maya at all from this side. Amanda visited Kate six times in that first week to help with techniques such as positioning and attaching during breastfeeding to prevent her becoming sore again and practically helping Kate manage with hand expressing to give her time for the soreness to heal. During the visits Kate’s husband was present and was also distressed to see his wife in so much pain. Amanda was able to reassure and encourage both parents.

By the end of the first week mum had begun to heal again and things were really turning around, with Kate pleased and happy to continue breastfeeding. Kate continued to receive support with regular phone calls and although she was diagnosed with thrush a few weeks later, Amanda worked in partnership with Kate’s Health Visitor to make sure Kate got the right treatment.

Baby is now 21 weeks old and Kate has sent Amanda a card to say thank you- Kate is so pleased to still be exclusively breastfeeding now, something which not so long ago had seemed nearly impossible!

Thank you to Kate for sharing her story and to Amanda, Kate's peer supporter. The article is reproduced with kind permission from The Lancashire Evening Post.