Breastfeeding Helplines

For help with breastfeeding you may wish to call one of the following helplines, open 9.30am until 9.30pm every day of the year. See information on call charges:-

• BfN Supporterline: 0300 100 0210

Supporterline is run by BfN Registered Breastfeeding Supporters. Supporters are mums, who have breastfed their own babies and who have received intensive training in breastfeeding. They work on a voluntary basis and are based in their own homes.

• National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212

The National Breastfeeding Helpline is a helpline run in collaboration with the Breastfeeding Network (BfN) and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM). The project is funded by the Department of Health, through the Section 64 grant scheme. Calls are diverted to the nearest ABM or BfN volunteer, meaning the 'National' helpline also has a very 'local' feel to it.

• BfN Supporterline in Bengali / Sylheti: 0300 456 2421

  Available for Bengali and Sylheti speakers.

• Breastfeeding Support in in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi 07501 466 817

  Available for Tamil, Telugu and Hindi speakers.

  Call Charges to all helplines

  Calls to 0300 numbers cost no more than calls to UK numbers starting 01 and 02 and will be part of any inclusive minutes that apply to your provider and call package