Breastfeeding Celebration Week – Breastfeeding help and support
Remember, it can take a while to feel confident about breastfeeding, but you're not alone.
Your midwife and health visitor are there to help, guide and support you. There’s also lots of advice available online or via support groups, helplines and websites.
Breastfeeding helplines
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212
The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti: 0300 456 2421
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300 330 5453
La Leche League: 0345 120 2918
National Childbirth Trust (NCT): 0300 330 0700
Online breastfeeding support
- NHS Pregnancy and Baby Guide
- Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative
- Bliss is a special-care baby charity that provides vital support and care to premature and sick babies across the UK
- The Breastfeeding Network provides breastfeeding support and information
- La Leche League offers mother-to-mother support with breastfeeding
- The Lactation Consultants of Great Britain can help you find a lactation consultant near you
- The Twins Trust has information about feeding twins and triplets
- The National Childbirth Trust(NCT) is a charity that provides information and support on all aspects of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, including breastfeeding
- The UK Association for Milk Banking has information about using donated breastmilk if your baby is premature or ill, and how to donate breastmilk
- Drugs in Breastmilk Helpline – get support via email druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or Facebook
For confidential breastfeeding information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212. Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm every day.
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