If you have any questions or worries about breastfeeding, ask your midwife or health visitor.
Alternatively, contact any of the following organisations for confidential mum-to-mum advice.
National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
Telephone: 0300 330 0771
www.nct.org.uk
www.cuidiu-ict.ie
Lines are open from 8am to 10pm, seven days a week. You’ll be put through to a qualified breastfeeding counsellor for information and support.
La Leche League
24-hour helpline: 0845 120 2918
www.laleche.org.uk
www.lalecheleagueireland.com
Calls are answered by mums like you, answering the phone in their own home (so try to keep calls in sociable hours). They have the most up-to-date breastfeeding information available and can share a wealth of experience from other breastfeeding mums.
The Breastfeeding Network
Telephone: 0844 412 4664
www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
www.breastfeeding.ie
Lines are open from 9.30am to 9.30pm everyday. You will be automatically connected to your local BfN Registered Breastfeeding Supporter, all of who have breastfed their own babies and receive ongoing training and support.
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM)
Telephone: 08444 122 949
www.abm.me.uk
Lines are open from 9.30am to 10.30pm everyday. All breastfeeding counsellors are volunteers who have breastfed their own children and have also received in-depth training on all aspects of breastfeeding.