Breastfeeding Counsellors

The NCT would like all mothers to feel supported however they choose to feed their babies. NCT breastfeeding counsellors are mothers who have breastfed their own children and then undertaken training in order to offer support and information about breastfeeding. NCT breastfeeding counsellors are available to anyone who wishes to discuss breastfeeding. This includes partners and grandparents.

To contact a breastfeeding counsellor please ring 0870 444 8708. 

If you would like to become a breastfeeding counsellor please see www.nct.org.uk/nct-college for more details or call our local breastfeeding counsellor tutor:

Helen on 01943 877 212.

Training

Our antenatal teachers, breastfeeding counsellors and postnatal discussion leaders undergo a thorough training with the NCT, although they are not required to be medically qualified. All teachers, counsellors and leaders are expected to keep up to date with the latest developments in maternity care and must register with us every year.

Their role is to offer support, information, practical skills and resources to help parents make informed choices for themselves and their babies.

They do not offer medical advice and parents are asked to take any questions about the medical care of mother and baby to their midwife, health visitor, or GP.