Voluntary Breast & Chest Feeding Support Groups

• Breastfeeding Network - The Breastfeeding Network provides evidence-based information, practical support and training to help families breastfeed with confidence.  The organisation works to promote, protect and support breastfeeding, ensuring families can make informed choices which are right for them
• La Leche League GB - La Leche League supported parents to breastfeed through mother to mother support, education and encouragement.  It provides evidence based information via trained leaders, local group meetings and online resources; helping families to build confidence and overcome breastfeeding challenges
• National Childbirth Trust - The NCT supports parents throughout pregnancy, birth and early parenthood by providing trusted antenatal and postnatal education and peer support.  It offers local classes, groups and online resources to help parents feel well informed, build confidence and help them to feel less isolated
• The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) - The ABM supports, educated and advocates for parents who are breastfeeding or are planning on breastfeeding.  

Lactation Consultant Organisations (Private Practice)

An International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) is a healthcare professional who specialises in supporting breastfeeding and lactation.  They assess feeding challenges, help parents with latch and positioning, manage milk supply issues and provide guidance for concerns such as pain, infant weight gain or special medical situations.  IBCLCs use evidence based practices to support families in meeting their feeding goals and often work in hospitals, clinics or private practice.

You can find a local IBCLC via:

• International Lactation Consultants Association
• Lactation Consultants of Great Britain

Support Helplines

• National Breastfeeding Helpline - 0300 100 0212
• La Leche League National Helpline - 0345 120 2918
• National Childbirth Trust - 0300 330 0700
• The ABM - 0300 330 5453

National Charities

• UNICEF: BFI - The Baby Friendly Initiative provides clear, trusted information about supporting strong parent-baby relationships.  Run by UNICEF UK, it offers guidance for parents, health professionals and organisations on breastfeeding, formula feeding, responsive feeding, relationship building; aiming to give every baby the very best start in life