NCT Breastfeeding line: 0300 330 0771 any day between 8am and 10pm.
Breastfeeding support
If you need a breastfeeding counsellor, you can contact Amber, Bristol NCT's volunteer breastfeeding counsellor on ambergamlin.nct.vbfc@gmail.com
Read our recent interview with Amber to learn more about her and the service on offer.
Across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire there are a number of breastfeeding counsellors and trainees. There are also a number of support groups aqnd lots of breastfeeding places where you can comfortably feed your baby in public. Full details are on the Bristol City Council website.
Breastfeeding friendly places
There are lots of breast feeding friendly places across Bristol. You can download a full list of these from the Bristol City Council website.
Breastfeeding Information
For information on breastfeeding, mastitis, thrush and prescription drugs then see www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
For a range of useful information sheets read these NCT articles on feeding and check out www.kellymom.com/bf/start/basics/latch-resources.html for information on positioning and latching on.
