Other Support Available
NHS Services/ Peer Support
Depending on your area there may be;
- Peer Support groups available to you, you can usually find these on Google or Facebook- it's best to check the information is up to date as they do change from time to time.
- Specialist Infant Feeding support available to you, this may include access to a IBCLC. Your Midwife or Health Visitor will have further information on this and how to access as some may require a referral from a health care professional and some you may be able to self refer to.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
Free telephone support available 24/7 365 days a year
0300 100 0212
Breastfeeding Network
This resource has some really useful facts sheets which are evidence based for lots of different areas which may be helpful during your breastfeeding during including, migraine, medications, drugs/ alcohol, contraception, minor aliments, if you need an investigation/ operation, beauty treatments and breastfeeding support too.
First Steps Nutrition Trust
The best place to go for formula milk information, you will find none biased, evidence based information here free from commercial interest.
They also have information and are doing research on formula prep equipment.