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Breastfeeding information and support

  • National Breastfeeding Helpline -  www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk
    • Calls are answered locally by trained mothers. 
    • A Polish language option is available and the helpline is open every day of year between 9.30am-9.30pm.
    • Tel: 0300 100 0212
  • The National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
    • NCT Helpline number 0300 330 0700
  • The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) - www.abm.me.uk 
    • Helpline: 0300 330 5453
    • Open:  09:30am-10:30pm
  • La Leche League - www.laleche.org.uk
    • 0345 120 2918
    • Open 8am-11pm every day of week
  • The Breastfeeding Network - www.breastfeedingnetwork.org  


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

The groups are free and children of all ages are welcome as well as partners, family members and or friends. 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. 

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

Harrogate District Foundation Trust - Infant Feeding Team

  • Selby Breastfeeding Group
    • Alternate Thursdays (same Thursday as Sherburn), 10.30am-12.00pm
    • Selby Library, 52 Micklegate, YO8 4EQ
  • Sherburn Breastfeeding Group
    • Alternate Thursdays (same Thursday as Selby), 1.00-2.00pm
    • All Saints Church Hall, Church Hill, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6AX
  • Tel 0300 303 0916 for both groups
  • Each week the session which will be happening on Thursday is posted on the Growing Healthy 0-19 North Yorkshire Facebook page

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 


Scarborough

  • Eastfield Medical Centre, YO11 3LJ
    • Tuesdays at 2:30 pm
  • Briercliffe Children’s Centre (by referral and appointment only)
    • Mondays 10am-12pm
  • TLC peer support group - TLC run fortnightly social meet-ups with trained Peer Supporters and Breastfeeding Counselors from the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, along with regular drop-in sessions. Details of when and where the meet-ups occur, and of how to get in contact with one of our peer supporters, can be found via the TLC peer support group group's Facebook page.

Malton


Whitby

  • Children’s Centre
    • Thursdays 10am-12pm
    • Tel: 01609 534 129
  • The Hive, Highfield Rd, Whitby YO21 3LW
    • Every Friday 1-3 pm (booked appointment only)
    • Facebook - Breastfeeding Support Whitby
    • Instagram - @breastfeedingsupportwhitby
    • Email - breastfeedingwhitby@gmail.com 

Bridlington

  • Children’s Centre, Butts Close
    • Wednesdays 1-2 pm
    • Tel: 0126 240 9596

Beverley

  • Beverley Children’s Centre,  HU17 9LP
    • Thursdays 1:30-3pm
    • Tel 01482 880 066
  • Beverley Baby Bistro, Beverley Library
    • Mondays 09:30-11am (term time)
    • Tel: 07580 741 839

Driffield

  • The Bike Cave, YO25 6SS
    • Tuesdays 11am-12pm
    • Tel 01377 240 782

Knaresborough

  • Knaresborough Children’s Centre
    • Mondays 10-11am
    • Tel 01609 533 176
  • Knaresborough United Reform Church Hall, Gracious Street, HG5 8DT
    • Tuesdays 10-11:30am
    • Tel: 07810 542 527

Thirsk

  • Thirsk Children’s Centre
    • Tuesdays 9:30-11am
    • Tel: 01609 534 129

Northallerton

  • Children’s Centre, DL6 1RB
    • Tuesdays 1-2:30pm
    • Tel 01609 534 634

Infant Feeding Co-ordination, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Feeding Coordinators

York - 01904 721917

Scarborough - 07766 498290

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