NCT Breastfeeding line: 0300 330 0771 any day between 8am and 10pm.

Local Breastfeeding Counsellors

In Bristol we have two breastfeeding counsellors and a number of trainees We can also fit and sell breastfeeding and maternity bras. Contact: bristolagents@nct.org.uk for more details. Find out more about breastfeeding counsellors.

Breastfeeding Support Groups

http://www.bristol.nhs.uk/your-health/breastfeeding.aspx provides a list of breastfeeding support groups, counsellor numbers and breastfeeding friendly places in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Breastfeeding Information

For information on breastfeeding, mastitis, thrush and prescription drugs then see www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk For a range of useful information sheets see the NCT Info Centre. These include Breastfeeding: how long? Fathers and breastfeeding, Bottle feeding for breastfed babies, Breastfeeding and your nipples and when do I introduce solids to my baby?

www.kellymom.com/bf/start/basics/latch-resources.html for information on positioning and latching on.

Breast Pumps for Hire

If you would like to hire an NCT hospital grade electric breast pump then please contact the following agents or email us on bristolagents@nct.org.uk.

Elizabeth 0117 924 9774 / 07966 249 201

Ann 0117 910 9125 (Downend)

Val 01934 832800 / 07989 125 562 (Yatton)

Jo 01225 874 864 / 07773 515 961 (Saltford BS31)

Wendy 07954 370 043

Other local breast pump agents are:

Eva BORN Gloucester Rd 0788 600 1802 / 0117 924 5080

Martina BS9 0117 962 9081

or contact Medela direct: 01283 336362

Rates may vary but you should expect to pay approximately £30 for 2 weeks hire and between £40 - £48 per month after the initial hire.

Breastfed Babies Eat Out

This was one of our most recent local campaigns - read a list of restaurants and cafes in Bristol which support breastfeeding babies.