Breastfeeding Information & Support
Margaret Rowbory, our qualified NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, is available to offer support and advice to any parent. She can be contacted on bf.nctglasgow@gmail.com
Another local NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor, Nicola Smith, can be contacted on nicola.bfc@gmail.com
During the Coronavirus pandemic our weekly Bumps and Babies group is running online as a Zoom session where you can meet and chat with other mums and also see Margaret for breastfeeding support. Wednesdays 2-3.30pm. Free and easy to join, just follow https://zoom.us/j/827273325. The Zoom is being hosted by Merry-Go-Round.
*** CORONAVIRUS UPDATE*** the following groups are suspended for face to face support until further notice.
Southside every Wednesday 13:30-16.00 (alongside Bumps and Babies) at Merry-Go-Round, 32-34 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow G41 2AN
NCT, in collaboration with NHS GGC, are running 3 Babycafes within the Greater Glasgow area. Click here for more information on these great drop ins for all pregnant and breast feeding mums and families- make new friends, and get help from the specially trained staff.
NCT Feeding information:
www.nct.org.uk/baby-toddler/feeding
NHS Breastfeeding in Scotland
www.nhs.uk/conditions/pregnancy-and-baby/pages/breastfeeding-help-support.aspx
ParentClub
www.parentclub.scot/topics/feeding
La Leche League of Great Britain
website
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
website
NCT Infant Feeding Helpline - 8am-midnight every day, staffed by fully qualified Breastfeeding Counsellors
0300 330 0700
La Leche League Helpline
0345 120 2918
National Breastfeeding Helpline
0300 100 0212
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
0300 330 5453
