Dundalk Cuidiu Breastfeeding Group

12/10/2026

Hello Dads, Grandparents, and all family! 💚
Did you know you don't need to feed a baby to bond with them?
There are many other ways ​to find your special connection with the new baby, and support the breastfeeding mama.

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05/10/2026

💚 Cuidiú Online Evening Breastfeeding Support Group – It's National Breastfeeding Week and You're Invited! 🤱🌙💬

Looking for a relaxed, supportive space to connect with other parents and get breastfeeding support?

Join us every 2nd Thursday evening on Zoom for a free, informal support group led by qualified volunteer Breastfeeding Counsellors.

Whether you're facing challenges, have questions, or just want to share the journey with others who get it, you're warmly welcome. Bring your baby, your cup of tea, and come as you are 💛

📅 Thursday 8th October
🕖 Evening 8.30pm to 9.30pm
💻 Zoom - register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ekxwkDcRTqm0oIlGMkrXqA

This is a safe, inclusive space for all parents who are breastfeeding, expressing milk, combination feeding, wherever you are along your journey from pregnancy to weaning. 🌈

👉 Email [email protected] or use the Zoom link above to register.

05/10/2026

Contact Aoife Aoife | Pregnancy, Birth & Breastfeeding Consultant if you would like to attend. Free to Cuidiu members, €15 for non members (includes membership to end of 2026)

29/09/2026

Reminder that cuidiu Dundalk support group (parent support and breastfeeding support) restart again next week.
We will meet on the first and third Mondays of each month.

Although many people do attend our meetups in search of support, it is not at all a requirement. Our groups are a great way to meet other parents in your area who are at the same stage of life as you at the moment. They are a chance to meet other parents, sit down, have a hot cup of tea and chat about the ups and downs of life. They are a chance for us to come together and share our own experiences of parenting. Parenthood can be isolating and lonely, and with so many people living far away from their own families, they can be an opportunity to find your village.

So what are you waiting for? Have a look on our website today to see what’s going on in your local branch, or follow your local branch on social media to keep up to date with meet-ups in your area.

26/09/2026

Looking for a friendly, supportive space to connect with other parents? 💚
​Whether you’re expecting, navigating the early days with a newborn, or just looking to meet other local parents for a cuppa and a chat, Cuidiú Dundalk is here for you!
​Join us for our Parenting & Breastfeeding Support drop-in sessions:
​📍 Location: Tesco Extra Community Room
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📅 When:
• Every 1st & 3rd Monday of the month
• The last Saturday of every month

​✨ Good to know:
• Completely FREE
• Welcoming to all parents and parents-to-be
• A relaxed space to get support or just share a chat with people who get it

​We’d love to see you there!

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20/09/2026

Come celebrate National Breastfeeding Week with Cuidiú Dundalk! 💚

​We’re hosting a special morning just for you and your little ones.

​What to expect:

☕ Coffee, tea, and treats.

🤗 A friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental space.

🤝 Support, if needed.

​Come as you are! Drop in any time between 10 am and 11 am.

​📅 Monday 5th October

📍 Tesco Extra Community Room

​We can’t wait to see you there! Please feel free to share this post with other families.

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18/09/2026

We are so excited to announce that Cuidiú Dundalk meetings are restarting in October!
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​Whether you are a returning member or joining us for the very first time, everyone is welcome! Come along for a friendly chat and support.

​We can’t wait to see you all there! 👶✨

18/08/2026

Pregnant and wondering where to even start with getting ready for birth?

Our antenatal educator and breastfeeding counsellor Aoife’s one-day Antenatal|VBAC|Breastfeeding|Relaxation,Stretch&Breathe Classes class is designed to give you and your birth partner clear, practical, evidence-based preparation for labour, birth, breastfeeding and those first days with your baby.

The class covers things like:
• what labour actually looks like
• when to go to hospital
• comfort measures and pain relief
• induction and interventions
• caesarean birth
• informed decision-making
• how birth partners can genuinely help
• breastfeeding and newborn care

The groups are kept small, so there’s plenty of time for questions, discussion and the bits that matter to you.

No fear-mongering. No one-size-fits-all birth plan. Just good information, practical preparation and support to help you feel more confident going into birth.

✨ Early bird rate: €200 per couple until the end of August, €220 thereafter

Book here:
https://buytickets.at/bumpsbainne/2366734

Your birth deserves more preparation than just packing the hospital bag.

22/07/2026

In those very first days after birth, your body produces a rich, thick milk called colostrum. You might only see a few tiny drops at a time, but those drops are absolute powerhouses for your newborn!

​Here is why colostrum is so special:

​🛡️ Built-in Protection: It’s packed with antibodies (like Secretory IgA) that act like your baby’s very first natural vaccine, coating their delicate tummy and protecting them from germs.
​🌿 Gentle on Tummies: It is super easy to digest and helps clear out their dark first stool (meconium).
​📐 Perfectly Portioned: On day one, your baby’s stomach is only about the size of a small marble! Just a few drops or teaspoons of colostrum per feed gives them all the energy and nourishment they need.

​💚 A Friendly Reminder for New Parents:
It is completely normal to worry about whether you have "enough" milk in the beginning. Trust your body—those precious drops of colostrum are more than enough to keep your little one full, safe, and loved as your milk supply gets ready to transition.

​👉 Looking for support or a friendly chat about breastfeeding?
You don't have to do it alone! Reach out to us for non-judgmental, evidence-based support and community. 🤗✨
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