FREE SUPPORT
BAPS Breastfeeding and Peer Support Group
Mondays 1-2:30pm The Clinic Room, Dawlish Hospital, Dawlish
A friendly group run by trained breastfeeding peer supporters. Support for every part of your breastfeeding journey. Siblings and partners welcome.
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212
The helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. There is a voicemail service available if you are unable to get through to a supporter when you call.
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There are also options to access support via their Facebook page and via webchat: https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/
Useful websites
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM)
The ABM offer mother-to-mother support, breastfeeding information, 'Team Baby' a free antenatal course and breastfeeding support training for volunteers and professionals.
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The BfN is a great site for information on medications and breastfeeding.
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La Leche League is a world wide organisation that supports breastfeeding mothers and babies. They hold meetings across the UK.
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This is a fantastic site for evidence-based breastfeeding information written by a UK IBCLC.
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Lactation Consultants of Great Britain (LCGB)
This website has listings for IBCLCs across the UK.
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Unicef UK: The Baby Friendly Initiative
Resources covering a range of issues around establishing and continuing breastfeeding.
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This website has some excellent videos covering a range of breastfeeding issues, especially positioning and attachment.
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This is an independent public health charity that provides information and resources about nutrition. It is a great place to go for unbiased and up-to-date information about formula milk.
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Baby Sleep Information Sources (Basis)
For up-to-date and evidence-based information about infant sleep and night-time care.