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I hope you find this information useful along your breastfeeding preparation and journey.

I have gathered some excellent resources from unbiased, trusted sources to help you feel informed and ready for breastfeeding your new arrivals.

You can contact me on megan@antenatalandbeyond.co.uk or visit www.antenatalandbeyond.co.uk if you want to find out more about preparing for birth and the fourth trimester.

Best wishes

Megan

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Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative - Breastfeeding Resources

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Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative - Breastfeeding Resources

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This page has links to information on breastfeeding including videos on positioning and attachment, information on the benefit of skin to skin, feeding multiples (twins/triplets), and some foreign language resources.

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Effective Attachment - Global Health Media Project

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Effective Attachment - Global Health Media Project

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Helpful video to show effective positioning and attachment and explain why it is important during your breastfeeding journey.

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Attaching Your Baby at the Breast - Video - Global Health Media Project

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Good attachment will help a baby get more milk and make breastfeeding more comfortable. This video shows why good attachment is so important to breastfeeding

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The Breastfeeding Network information pdf on expressing and storing breastmilk safely.

Remember that breastmilk has many benefits in addition to feeding so if, for any reason, you have milk that is past the recommended storage time you may still use it by pouring into bath water, rubbing into dry skin and more.

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Updated guidance on mastitis and breastfeeding from the Breastfeeding Network.

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Hand Expressing Breastmilk - Global Health Media Project

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Hand Expressing Breastmilk - Global Health Media Project

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Excellent video showing how to hand express breastmilk. This is a great skill for expressing colostrum (first milk) but will serve you still once your milk transitions to breastmilk.

You can express colostrum antenatally after 37 weeks if you are considered a low risk pregnancy. Always check with your midwife if you are unsure.

If for any reason you are unable to breastfeed shortly after your baby is born, it is recommended to hand express to stimulate the production of colostrum and breastmilk.

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Expressing breastmilk can relieve breast fullness, soften the breasts, and make it easier for the milk to flow. It is also important to maintain a mother's milk supply during separation and make milk available for someone else to feed the baby. This video shows how to hand express breastmilk.

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How to Express Breastmilk - Video - Global Health Media Project

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Expressing breastmilk can relieve breast fullness, soften the breasts, and make it easier for the milk to flow. It is also important to maintain a mother's

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Troubleshooting Nipple Pain - Global Health Media Project

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Troubleshooting Nipple Pain - Global Health Media Project

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Another great video from Global Health Media Project sharing more information on effective attachment and what to do about nipple pain.

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What To Do About Nipple Pain - Video - Global Health Media Project

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Nipple pain in a breastfeeding mother is common but not normal. It often happens when mothers first start breastfeeding and is usually due to a baby not

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The NCT helpline number and FAQs can be found on this page.

Remember that seeking support early can make a big difference to your breastfeeding journey.

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Why call the support line?

When it comes to feeding - we know how physically and emotionally challenging it can be. It can take time to feel confident about feeding your baby. If you need information, support or just someone to talk to, give one of our trained breastfeeding counsellors a call on 0300 330 0700* (option 1). The line is open every day from 8am to midnight, including bank holidays.

Please do call with any questions or worries you have. Watch the video below to see one of our lovely breastfeeding counsellors, Fran, answer the five most common questions we get calls about, including ' Am I doing this right?' and 'How long should I feed for?'

Who will you speak to?

By calling 0300 330 0700(option 1), you'll speak to one of our amazing breastfeeding counsellors. They've had extensive training and will use their person-centred counselling skills to support you. This includes listening to you without judging or criticising and offering relevant information and suggestions - whether you're breastfeeding, formula feeding or a bit of both.

NCT breastfeeding counsellors can also provide new mums with face-to-face support. You can find them at breastfeeding support groups, such as Baby Cafes, and the breastfeeding session if you attend an NCT antenatal course.

Our Infant Feeding Line is free to all parents and available to anyone who would like support with feeding their baby. If you would like to make a donation, please click here. You can also tell us about your experiences of support from an NCT breastfeeding counsellor.

What do parents say about our feeding line?

This is what mums who called the infant feeding line have said about the support and information they received.
"She was open and listened in a relaxed environment. She helped me understand that what was right for one woman and their baby was not necessarily right for another." "Approachable, kind and friendly. Gave common sense advice and increased my confidence as a new mum. What a brilliant woman doing an essential job. Can't believe I found such a wonderful, free, non-judgemental service." "She was decisive and clear in the way she spoke. She is obviously hugely knowledgeable and was able to reassure me and give me practical hands-on advice. She spent a good amount of time with me explaining and making sure I was confident and happy before moving on." "The breastfeeding counsellor was so helpful. Her kind, caring manner really helped me not to worry. She is a true gem and I can't thank her enough."
Call us if you have any questions about feeding: 0300 330 0700 (option 1)

The line is open everyday from 8am to midnight, including bank holidays.
* A call to an 0300 number costs the same as a call to a normal home or business landline. If your phone includes free calls to landlines, calls to 0300 numbers will be part of this.
Further information

You'll find lots more information and support about feeding your baby our website here.

For sources of breastfeeding support, visit this page.

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Support with breastfeeding or bottle feeding: our infant feeding line | NCT

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Find out more here about our infant feeding support line and the help available if you have any questions or concerns about feeding your baby.

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The BfN helpline number is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year. A great one to have stuck on the fridge or saved in your phone.

They also offer online chat support.

You can also search for breastfeeding support in your area using this page.

The Drugs in breastmilk service details can be found on this page.

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National Breastfeeding helpline and online chat service

The National Breastfeeding Helpline is open 24 hours a day every single day of the year, offering non-judgemental, evidence based, friendly breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it.

Local support drop-in groups

These are local groups run by trained peer supporters where you can access evidence-based information and support or just meet up with other local parents. Use the map below to find out if there are any near to you.

Breastfeeding friendly locations

Many local businesses and venues particularly welcome breastfeeding families and have signed up to our Breastfeeding Friendly scheme to show their support. Use the map below to find those closest to you.

Peer support services

Peer support is at the heart of what we do. It means you can talk to someone who has experience of breastfeeding who is also trained to provide evidence-based information and support to other parents. We offer a range of services in many areas across the UK. Take a closer look to see what might be available in your area.

Drugs in Breastmilk information service

We have a number of factsheets providing information on taking prescription drugs, undergoing various treatments and living with certain health conditions while breastfeeding. If you are unable to find the information you are looking for, or you still have questions, you can contact our team of Pharmacists by sending a private message via our Facebook page or via . Please provide as much information as possible (age of baby, dose, frequency and name of medication or drug).

Our service is operational every day of the year within the hours of 8:30am-8:30pm and we endeavour to respond within 24 hours. Enquiries will be answered by our pharmacist volunteers on shift, as soon as possible. This is not an emergency service. In an emergency situation, please access support from a trained healthcare professional. Information on services near you and how to contact them is available on the NHS website.

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Find Breastfeeding support - The Breastfeeding Network

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The National Breastfeeding Helpline is open 24 hours a day every single day of the year, offering non-judgemental, evidence based, friendly breastfeeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it.

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This page has an overview of breastfeeding information from the NHS.

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Learn how to breastfeed and get support with breastfeeding.