Local groups

If you decide to breastfeed but then find it difficult, there's lots of advice and support available these days. Please find below details of local group. If you do know of others, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can update this page and spread the word!

• Baby Bistro at Willow Trees Children's Centre, Mondays at 10.30am until 12.30pm. At Moons Moat First School site, Cleeve Close, Redditch, B98 9HR

Remember: You can also contact your midwife or health visitor directly for breastfeeding information, support or to discuss any problems.

Helplines and telephone support

• NCT Breastfeeding Line 0300 33 00 771 Staffed by volunteers and open 7 days a week from 8am to 10pm. You do not have to be a member of NCT to use this helpline
• Association of Breastfeeding Mothers www.abm.me.uk 08444 122 949 Open 9.30am - 10.30pm, 7 days a week Email counselling for non-urgent issues counselling@abm.me.uk
• La Leche League of Great Britain www.laleche.org.uk 0845 120 2918 Open 24 hours daily
• Breastfeeding Network www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk 0844 412 4664 9.30am - 9.30pm, 7 days a week

If you experience any problems with the hotline numbers listed please check with the organisations' websites. And if there are any changes please email us so we can keep our information up to date.

Useful websites

Some other useful breastfeeding links:

• www.babyfriendly.org.uk UNICEF Babyfriendly UK: breastfeeding information for parents and healthcare professionals
• www.kellymom.com Interesting and informative US site on breastfeeding, weaning and attachment parenting
• www.bestbeginnings.info UK charity working to improve awareness of health benefits of breastfeeding and its role in reducing health inequalities. Watch the DVD 'from bump to breastfeeding'
• www.breastfeeding.co.uk Jane's Breastfeeding Resources: UK site with many articles and mothers' stories