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Breastfeeding Helpline Numbers all in one place
Breastfeeding Supportlines
National Breastfeeding Helpline 0844 20 909 20
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers helpline 08444 122 949
Breastfeeding Network Supporterline: 0844 412 4664
Breastfeeding Network Drugline: 0844 412 4665
La Leche League Telephone Helpline: 0845 120 2918
National Childbirth Trust Breastfeeding line: 0300 330 0771
Perhaps try getting your partner or a relative or friend to make the first call, in case you need to leave a message, since you may be emotional and it can be hard to key yourself up to ring for support, then get an answerphone message.
These lines are staffed by volunteers, often mothers of small children, so it’s not always possible for them to have a long conversation with you at the time you ring. But rest assured, they are very keen to help you (after all, they’ve spent a long time training to be breastfeeding counsellors) and if you leave a message, somebody will ring you back. You are not putting them out, you are not being a nuisance and they DO want to help you, so, please, if you need help, ring them.
Many mothers now have mobiles. Ringing national telephone numbers can be very expensive. Do you have any local telephone numbers available as I am updating local information in Leicester on breastfeeeding support avilability
Thank you
Hi Trish
I’ve had a look on Say No To 0870 but it doesn’t seem like there are any geographic alternatives to them. However, there is a link to a consultation document about the use of 0844 numbers in the NHS that you might be interested in?
If I find any local bf support numbers, I’ll be sure to post them here.