Finding Support with Breastfeeding

Getting help with breastfeeding, at the time you need it, is really important. Please don't be afraid to ask for help. BfN Volunteers are all keen to help you with breastfeeding, which is why they have done training and offer their time.

Finding Support

Try to remember you are learning how to do something new! Telling your family and friends that you want to breastfeed, and getting their support, will help you succeed.

After 3 days of trying on our own, getting more and more painful nipples, I decided to get help. Two days later, I had no pain at all. My baby was more settled and we really began to enjoy breastfeeding. I wish I'd asked sooner"

It can be really helpful to have someone who knows about breastfeeding sit with you as you feed your baby. If the person helping you can be there from before you start to when your baby has finished feeding, this is most helpful. Ask your midwife or health visitor to do this. Your local Breastfeeding Supporter is only a phone call away and may also be able to visit you while you feed.

To contact your most local Supporter to talk through how things are going, call 0844 412 4664. Find out more with What is Supporterline?

You may find it helpful to visit a breastfeeding centre to get face-to-face help with breastfeeding and to meet other breastfeeding mums. Visit our breastfeeding centres pages to find your nearest group.