Breastfeeding support

NCT breastfeeding counsellors are trained to help a mother have a rewarding experience of breastfeeding. We understand how difficult and distressing breastfeeding can be when it doesn’t go well. We also understand the feelings a mother may experience when she decides she wants to change to formula feeding, and we can ease the transition to formula if this is what a mother decides she want to do. Sometimes a mother wants to use formula alongside maintaining some breastfeeding. A breastfeeding counsellor would share information with her, explain what the impact on breastfeeding might be and also explain ways of using formula which have the least impact on her choice to breastfeed. The NCT Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0771 is staffed by qualified breastfeeding counsellors and open 8 am – 10 pm daily.

Breastfeeding counsellors and the BBB group

Lucy Joyce, one of our local Breastfeeding Counsellors, attends the Bumps, Babies and Beyond Group every Tuesday during the school term time and holds a breastfeeding drop-in there in a separate space. She offers support and advice on feeding (breast or bottle and beyond!). You can also phone Lucy on Tel: 07879 711446 (leave a message and she’ll get back to you asap) or email: leicesterbfc@googlemail.com

Local NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors:

Kathryn Asher Email: markath1@mkasher.wanadoo.co.uk, Tel: 0116 2701725

Sangita Pandya Email: sangita41@hotmail.com, Tel: 0116 270 1965

Lucy Joyce Email: leicesterbfc@googlemail.com, Tel: 07879 711446