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The Healthy Family Team offers antenatal and postnatal breastfeeding support to mums and mums-to-be. This can be in the home, health centres or in children's centres. There are also volunteer breastfeeding peer supporters who help to run the breastfeeding groups as well as offering information and support to mums-to-be in the antenatal period. We want mums to have a really positive start in their breastfeeding journey. The aim is to promote the health benefits of breastfeeding for mum and baby and to enable breastfeeding to get off to a good start. We support mums to breastfeed for as long as they wish to.

 

Breastfeeding is more than just a valuable food. Responding to your baby's need for love, comfort and food helps their brain to develop and make healthy connections. Babies need to feel safe and loved.

 

Before your baby is born, we will support you in small group or one-to-one discussions. After your baby is born, we can visit you at home or see you at a breastfeeding group or community venue. These have been running virtually due to the pandemic, however some face to face sessions have started again, please check with your local centre.

We will answer your questions, resolve difficulties you may be experiencing or just talk about how your baby's needs will change. There are also two infant feeding advisors who can support those who require additional advice or support. Referral to this service is through your health professional (GP, Healthy Family Team or Midwife) or children’s centre.

For more information about breastfeeding friendly places in Nottinghamshire click here: Breastfeeding friendly places.