Breastfeeding Support Services

Midwives, health visitors and trained local volunteers (peer supporters) are there to help you get breastfeeding off to a good start. They can give you lots of information and support when you need it.

You can contact your midwife or health visitor between your usual appointments if you need to speak to someone.

You could also go to your local drop-in baby clinic to see a health visitor face to face.

Breastfeeding drop-ins, cafes and centres are all great places to make new friends and share the ups and downs of looking after a baby.

There’s no need to make an appointment – just go along when you can.

To find out what’s available in your area:

  • talk to your midwife, health visitor or GP
  • you can contact the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212
  • you can contact the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers on 0300 330 5453
  • for languages Bengali and Sylheti, contact the Breastfeeding Network supporter line on 0300 456 2421

Find an NHS Breastfeeding drop-in clinic near you: