Breastfeeding information and support

National Breastfeeding Helpline
Calls are answered locally by
trained mothers. 9.30am - 9.30pm
www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk
Tel: 0300 100 0212

The National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
NCT Helpline number 0300 330 0700

York

Nurture Breastfeeding Group

The group offers antenatal and postnatal women the opportunity to meet in an informal, social setting. A Health Visitor and/or Treasure Chest Peer Supporter will be available to help with any breastfeeding questions.

The service is available on the following days, times and locations:

Tuesdays 10am - 12.00pm Avenues Children’s Centre YO31 0UT (10am - 11am for babies under 8 weeks or any age with breastfeeding difficulties and 11am - 12pm social group, everyone welcome)
Thursdays 1pm - 2.30pm Hob Moor Children's Centre YO24 4PS

Click here for details of Nurture breastfeeding groups in York or call 01904 555475.

York Children's Centres

For further information on where your nearest Children’s Centre is you can visit the York Children's Centre's official website.

Family Information Services can be contacted via telephone on 01904 554444.

Treasure Chest - drop in groups

If you would like breastfeeding support or information, you are welcome to come to one of our friendly and informal support groups. You will have the opportunity to chat to one of our breastfeeding peer supporters and or counsellors. It is also a chance to meet other mums.

The groups are free and children of all ages are welcome as well as partners, family members and or friends. Please feel free to drop in any time. Drop in groups are available daily throughout York, please visit the Treasure Chest website for further information on support groups in York.

Treasure Chest volunteers also run free monthly antenatal breastfeeding workshops where pregnant women and their partners can attend to gain a better insight of how to get off to a good start in breastfeeding your new baby.

The workshops give you the opportunity to explore the reasons why breastfeeding is the perfect way to feed your baby or babies! Covering everything from the first feed to breastfeeding in public and expressing, you will be made aware of what to expect. The group will also signpost where to find help and support in the local area just in case you need it.

Finally, there is the opportunity to talk to a breastfeeding mum about her experiences and ask any questions you may have. Partners are welcome too so you both have the opportunity to ask questions and prepare before your baby arrives.

To Book a place email workshop@treasurechest.org.uk or visit the www.treasurechest.org.uk for drop-in support group times and other contact details.

Selby

Children's Centres

Selby Children’s Centre Breastfeeding Group
Thursday 10am - 11.30am
Selby North Children’s Centre
Flaxley Road
YO8 4DL

Sherburn Children’s Centre
Monday 1pm - 2.30pm
Finkle Hill
Sherburn in Elmet

Yorbabe

Yorbabe is a 7 week programme for mums and dads-to-be under the age of 25, providing support through pregnancy, birth and parenthood.Contact Julie on 07870 800678 for dates and further information