Birmingham City Council have awarded The Breastfeeding Network charity funds to provide free, non-judgemental, evidence-based information to all Birmingham families.
Our friendly peer support team can help with establishing and continuing breastfeeding, chest feeding, expressing, bottle feeding, weaning from breastfeeding and introducing solids. All Birmingham families are welcome to access our service. We will support you in your feeding choices. Whatever your question, or if you just want to chat to someone please get in touch.
Type of services available
- Virtual and face to face antenatal workshops
- 1:1 Telephone/video support
- Free, face-to-face drop in infantfeeding support groups
- Walking groups/Social events
Groups
Monday
10am: 40-minute 1-to-1 call available to book
Tuesday
10am – 11:30am: Lakeside Children’s Centre drop in support group
Wednesday
1:00pm: 40-minute 1-to-1 call available to book
Thursday
10.00 – 11.30am: Selly Oak Methodist Church drop in support group
STARTING 5th NOVEMBER – 12pm – 1:30pm: Four Oaks Methodist Church drop in support group
Friday
10am – 11:30am: Foxhollies Children’s Centre drop in support group
12:30pm – 2pm: Ladywood Children’s Centre drop in support group
Saturday
9am to 10:40am: 30-minute 1-to-1 virtual slots available to book
Sunday
6pm-7:20pm: 30-minute 1-to-1 virtual slots available to book
(Check our Eventbrite or social media) Monthly Sunday Social wellbeing walk and support group at Kings Heath Park or Cannon Hill park
To book any of the virtual support groups or the Sunday walk, please visit our Eventbrite. Breastfeeding Network Birmingham Events – 7 Upcoming Activities and Tickets | Eventbrite.
For more details and for the joining links, please text or WhatsApp 07704081700
Contact details
- Call/text: 07704081700
- Email: birmingham@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Social media and other links
Follow us on Facebook or Instagram @BreastfeedingNetworkBirmingham
Breastfeeding Information:
https://padlet.com/bfnbirmingham/breastfeedingnetworkbirmingham
Funders – Birmingham City Council Family Hubs
Updated October 2026