Breastfeeding Support

NCT Breastfeeding line:

0870 4448708 any day between 8am and 10pm.

Local Breastfeeding Counsellors

In Bristol we have two breastfeeding counsellors and a trainee. We can also fit and sell breastfeeding and maternity bras. Contact: bristolnct@aol.com for more details.

Breastfeeding Support Groups

For a list of breastfeeding support groups in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset, click the link below and, once on the page, scroll down to the bottom right. Your pc will need to be able to read pdf files.

www.avon.nhs.uk/kris

Breast Pumps for Hire

If you are having difficulties breastfeeding or have a sick baby, you can hire an NCT hospital grade electric breast pump. We have three agents in Bristol:

Eva Fernandes (BORN, Gloucester Rd) 07886 001802 / 0117 924 5080

Helen Phillips (St Andrews) 0117 924 4899

Martina Whitley (Westbury-on-Trym) 0117 962 9081

Rates:

£1.10 per day (60p per day with proof of income support or when the baby is in hospital)

£9.50 for one collection set, £15 for two

£40 for 30 days and one collection set

£44 for 30 days and two collection sets

After 30 days, the continual hire is £21

A 'collection set' must be purchased to prevent cross infection. A non-refundable pump hire fee is paid in advance, and an initial hiring period will be agreed.

Breastfed Babies Eat Out 

This has been our most recent local campaign. For a list of restaurants and cafes in Bristol who support breastfeeding babies in their establishment, see www.bristolnct.org.uk