Feeding support

A father is sitting with his baby cuddling on his chest. The baby is receiving milk through a tube which is being held by his mother.

These charities and organisations can provide information and support to help with feeding and infant nutrition.

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Association of Breastfeeding Mothers are a group of trained volunteers dedicated to supporting breastfeeding mums and their families.

The Lactation Consultants of Great Britain website have a search function to help you find a lactation consultant in your area.

La Leche League provide friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onwards.

National Breastfeeding Helpline have a web-chat service for independent, confidential, mother-centred, non-judgmental breastfeeding support and information. You can call them on 0300 100 0212.

National Childcare Trust (NCT) have a support line which provides practical and emotional support with feeding your baby. You can call them on 0300 330 0700.

NCT bottle feeding information has tips for bottle feeding your baby.

The Breastfeeding Network provides information and support to breastfeeding mothers.

UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Leaflets provide information to support breastfeeding mothers.

UK Association for Milk Banks (UKAMB) offers information on your nearest milk bank and how to become a milk donor.