Infant feeding by Hillingdon Maternity

📞 The Infant Feeding Team at Hillingdon Hospital: 01895 279 723

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Email: thh.infantfeeding@nhs.net

Julia Masdin - Infant feeding co-ordinator

Abbie Bedwell & Maria Kirby - Infant Feeding Support Workers for maternity
Louise Moran & Sarah Wells- Infant Feeding Support Workers for the Neonatal & Transitional Care Units.

This number is not 24/7, but you can leave always leave us a message and we will get back to you. For urgent enquiries please contact Triage. You can also contact the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 1000212

Off to the best start

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* Use the heading column to find the information you need

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Responsive bottle feeding & a basic guide to choosing formula

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Breastfeeding and bottle feeding information sheets

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Available in Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Turkish and Urdu

Positioning and attachment video

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Baby Friendly Initiative

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We are working to provide support in Hillingdon in line with the Baby Friendly standards - read about those here.

Smoking during breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding will still protect your baby even if you or someone in your household smoke. Here is some guidance you on how to reduce your baby's exposure to smoke.

National breastfeeding helpline

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How can I tell that breastfeeding is going well?

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This quick guide asks those key questions to help you know if breastfeeding is going well...

Hand expressing video

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Breastfeeding problems video

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Understanding poor attachment video

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5 interesting facts about breastfeeding

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Does my baby have colic?

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Babies can seem unsettled and cry for many reasons - if it is colic, here is what might help.

Is my baby constipated?

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How to know if your baby might be constipated and what to do.

Mastitis

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If you have an area of your breast that is inflamed and sore, here is what to do.

Reduced milk supply?

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The most common reason for a lower milk supply is a baby not feeding well, or frequently enough.

What is reflux?

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All babies spit up milk - that is normal. Come along to a drop-in group if you think it is more than that.

I've been told I might have thrush...

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Sometimes, a baby who is not attached well can trigger symptoms such as nipple or deep breast pain. Research shows us it is very unlikely to be thrush. For any nipple or breast pain come in to one of our drop-in groups for support.

Tongue tie

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If you think your baby has tongue tie, come to a drop-in support group and we can help.

Storing breast milk

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In addition.... did you know that you can store freshly expressed breastmilk at room temperature for up to 6 hours.

📞 Triage: 01895 279054

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This service is open 24 hours a day but mainly for out of hours advice and support

Burping your baby

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Not all babies need winding - especially when they are breastfed. If you feel your baby might need to burp, here are some suggestions on how to do that gently.

📞 Community midwives: 01895 279472

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This phone line is not 24/7. For urgent enquires, please contact Triage

Positions for breastfeeding

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Also available in several languages.

Positions for breastfeeding - NHS

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Skin to skin/Kangaroo care for premature babies

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How does lactation work?

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Breastfeeding support line in Bengali and Sylheti

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0300 456 2421

Frequently asked questions in various languages

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Available in Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh

Antenatal colostrum harvesting/collection

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Breastfeeding twins

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Partners and breastfeeding

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Having the support of your partner goes a long way in helping you to work out breastfeeding. This link helps them to find out how best to support the both of you.

Partners and breastfeeding

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Available in Bengali, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu and Welsh

Frequently asked questions

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This link answers some of the questions you might have whilst learning to feed your baby.

Sterilising & How to make up a feed

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Breastfeeding, attachment, positioning and complications in various languages

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Select the language required to view relevant videos

Breastfeeding twins and triplets

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Monitoring blood sugar levels in pre-term babies

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@hillingdonmaternity on Instagram

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La Leche League

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Local peer support:

Kerrie: 02085 789403
Weekdays 10am-3pm and weekday evenings

Louise: 07980 855126
Text to arrange a call back

National support: 03451 202918
8am to 11pm daily

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Available in Welsh, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Turkish, Russian, Hebrew, Japanese and Chinese

NCT helpline

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0300 330 0700
8am - midnight daily

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Hillingdon Breastfeeding on Facebook

Medication and breastfeeding

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If you are taking medicines, about to start treatment or want to know what is safe to take for common problems whilst breastfeeding - check here.

Laid back position

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Why this is an amazing position for encouraging your baby to latch well.

Multiple pregnancy

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Click here to see our 'Multiple Pregnancy' padlet for feeding information

Engorgement

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If your baby is not feeding so well or so often, you may become super full (engorged) - here is how to deal with that quickly and keep breastfeeding.

Understanding baby poo!

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Learn how your baby's nappies help you know that they are getting plenty of milk.

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@Hillingdonhospitalmaternity on Facebook

How the community can support breastfeeding

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A quick guide folder of feeding information, put together by our Infant Feeding Team at Hillingdon

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Hillingdon Infant Feeding Support

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How to contact the infant feeding teams for the hospital and health visiting, plus where to go for support in Hillingdon.

Please note: sometimes the groups cannot run - over Christmas for example. Check the Facebook page or ask your Midwife or Health Visitor for the changes over these times.

Reducing formula supplements

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If you live in Ealing Borough

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Increasing breastmilk by expressing

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How to increase your supply, *includes where to hire hospital-grade breastpumps*

If you live in Harrow

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Come along to an antenatal breastfeeding workshop

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No prior booking needed. Everyone welcome - we suggest you join when you are about 34 weeks pregnant

Ideas for connecting with your baby in pregnancy and as a newborn

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Getting to know your baby during pregnancy helps their development, and helps you to naturally be more responsive to them when they are born.

Thinking about feeding your baby

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It is well known that breastfeeding is the healthiest choice for you and your baby. This leaflet helps you find out more about that, and gives tips to help breastfeeding get off to a good start.

Getting the information you need

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You should have the opportunity to chat with a midwife throughout your pregnancy about:

Building a relationship with your baby during your pregnancy,
Why skin to skin contact is amazing and helps with feeding and comforting your baby
Why keeping your baby close by to you helps them feel secure, plus helps you quickly recognise when they need something
Learning to feed your baby whenever they need it and for as long as they need it
How building a close and loving relationship with your baby helps their brain to develop
The value of breastfeeding
Useful tips on how your milk supply works and how to help breastfeeding be successful

Please ask for a midwife appointment to talk about these and other questions you might have about feeding your baby, or contact the infant feeding team - thh.infantfeeding@nhs.net

Meeting your baby - skin to skin contact.

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Skin to skin contact helps your baby feel secure and for you to connect with him or her. It has many benefits including helping your baby learn to feed.

How often should my baby feed?

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Your baby wants to feed whenever they are hungry, thirsty, for a snack, or for comfort & security.

Caring for your baby at night-time

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It can be challenging getting used to caring for your baby at night. Here is some information to support you manage night times as safely as possible.

Co-sleeping with your baby

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Babies often want to stay close to you to help them feel safe and to sleep. Co-sleeping can help you manage this along with breastfeeding during the night. This video shows you how to do this comfortably and safely.

How to make more milk

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Lots of tips and tricks for increasing your supply.

Choosing a formula milk

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If you are not breastfeeding, a first infant formula is suitable for the first year of your baby's life. All first infant milks available meet your baby's nutritional needs. This link takes you to an unbiased, evidence based guide on choosing an infant milk.

If you are thinking of supplementing breastfeeds with formula

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Frequently asked questions about giving formula.

Ho to help your baby get a deep latch on the breast

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Bringing your baby to your breast with a wide open mouth so their chin touches your breast well below your nipple, means that the nipple is aimed towards the perfect place - at the back of the roof of your baby's mouth.

Does my baby need to feed at both breasts each time?

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Offering both breasts at each feed in the early weeks is key to getting breastfeeding off to a great start. This article tells you to know when to switch and other tips to get the most out of a breast feed.

'Switch feeding'

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If your baby is very sleepy, or has problems with weight gain, your infant feeding specialist may recommend you try this technique.

How to know your baby is drinking well at your breast

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Knowing how to tell your baby is swallowing milk is so reassuring - this video shows that in action.

How to tell if your baby needs more milk

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how to keep breastfeeding on track if your baby needs more milk

When your baby can't seem to breastfeed

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Don't give up! Some babies take their sweet time - ask for support, come to the drop-in groups and follow these suggestions.

If your nipples are sore....

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Various things can cause you to become sore when breastfeeding. Ask for help and come to our drop-in groups for support.

Ask for Support

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Breastfeeding is healthiest choice, and has numerous benefits for you and your baby. The World Health Organisation therefore recommend that babies are exclusively breastfed for the first 6 months, then alongside solid foods until 2 years or beyond.

If you are thinking about, or have already started giving formula supplements to your baby because you are having a problem with breastfeeding or worried about your supply, please reach out for support. Our contact details are in the 2nd column of this padlet page.

📞 Health Visitors: 01895 891302

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One to one feeding support is available from the health visiting team for babies over 10 days old. Call the number above or speak to your Health Visitor.

The Health Visiting Infant Feeding Team is also available to see you if you have more complex feeding problems. Contact them by emailing: cnwl.hillingdonbreastfeedingsupport@nhs.net

Safety concerns about formula preparation machines

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Due to ongoing reports that there are concerns about the safety of feeds made using formula preparation machines, we do not recommend their usage. This link tells you more about that.

See further down this column for information on how to make up formula feeds safely.

Video - how to clean and sterilise baby bottles

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A short video on how to clean and sterilise baby feeding bottles.

Video - how to safely make up a formula feed

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A short video on how to prepare a feed using powdered formula

Alcohol use and breastfeeding

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Please read this information if you are considering of consuming alcohol. You can have occasional, small amounts of alcohol but should not drink regularly or heavily (e.g. binge drinking) without considering how to limit your baby’s exposure.

If you drink any alcohol DO NOT bed share with your baby or fall asleep in the sofa/chair

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In this column, you will find information on how to help breastfeeding get off to a good start.

Find out about skin to skin, knowing how your milk supply works, how often you baby will feed, and some information for your partner and baby's grandparents to know how to support you.

All this in combination help to get feeding going well.

How grandparents can support breastfeeding.

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You can share this link with your baby's grandparents, to help them know how best to support you with breastfeeding.

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You might find yourself needing to express your milk from time to time, for example, if baby is sleepy in the first few days, if you have to be away from your baby, or if your breasts are feeling too full and baby is finding it difficult to latch on deeply.

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Learning to hold your baby in a way that they can attach (latch) to your breast well takes practice... please ask for support and try different positions until you find what works for you.

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These links help you through common problems and concerns around feeding, or if your baby seems to be uncomfortable.

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Having a premature baby, or more than one at the same time, brings their own unique challenges!

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Some local social media for you to link to - On our Facebook page, you will find updates, or notifications about any last minute changes to the drop-in support groups.

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Please use this column to find out where to get support with feeding. If you live outside of Hillingdon, please scroll further down, or ask your midwife or health visitor.

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For information about feeding your baby in a language other than English, please look at the links here. For YouTube videos, you may be able to view them with subtitles in your preferred language.

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Have a look down this column to help you find out about breastfeeding & breastmilk.

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Breastfeeding shouldn't hurt! If you are experiencing pain with feeding, please check in with your midwife, health visitor or come to one of the groups for support. Often it is about helping you hold your baby in a way they can latch deeply, but if that doesn't help, there may be other reasons which you can read about below.

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You might have questions about medicines you are taking, or what to do if you have a cold or sore throat. You might want to have an alcoholic drink whilst breastfeeding. You might be unsure about a beauty treatment, or a medical procedure.

These links help you know if these things are safe & what to do.

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Please ask your midwife to go through these topics with you during your pregnancy, to help you prepare for feeding.

Getting the Best Fit for Your Breastpump

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How well your breastpump fits you, can make a big difference to how much milk you can pump. See this leaflet to guide you.