There are a number of national organisations that offer breastfeeding support:(They are listed in no particular order)
Breastfeeding Network
The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
It aims to:
- Inform, educate and support families in feeding and nurturing babies and young children;
- Enable communities to support breastfeeding through sharing information, training and volunteering;
- Contribute to evidence based policymaking for government, healthcare providers and educators;
- Promote the mental and physical wellbeing of mothers and babies through supporting breastfeeding
Helpline 0300 100 0212
Best beginnings
Best beginnings provide mothers, fathers, co-parents and other care-givers easy access to additional support, including the 24/7 Baby Buddy Emotional Support Helpline, as no one should have to face a crisis alone.
Created with parent, Baby Buddy app is recommended by the NHS. The app has an extensive video library includes tips on breastfeeding, exercise and mental health.
Or you can access these videos online on their website.
La Leche League GB
La Leche League offer support and advice For more information visit LLLGB
National helpline on 0345 1202918 (This is open from 8am to 11pm, 365 days a year)
LLL also have a list of leaders scattered across GB. Click on the link to see the list of leaders.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
NCT offer a range of support services to both parents and parents-to-be. For more details www.nct.org.uk
NCT also have a dedicated area for breastfeeding support. If you have any questions, concerns or need support - however you're feeding your baby - you can speak to our friendly breastfeeding counsellors free of charge by calling our support line on 0300 330 0700. The line is open every day from 8am to midnight, including bank holidays.
Pandas Foundation - Postnatal depression (PND)
PANDAS is a community offering peer-to-peer support for you, your family and your network.
We are here, whatever the weather, to offer hope, empathy and support for every parent or network affected by perinatal mental illness.
Click here for our webpage or call us on our FREE helpline number 0808 1961 776
NHS Start4life
Your midwife and health visitor are there to help, guide and support you.
There are a range of support on offer which you can access via Start4life webpage