Breastfeeding help and support

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

One-to-one support

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

If you need to speak to your midwife or health visitor in between appointments, you should find their contact details in your baby's red book. Ask them to show you the page when you first get it.

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