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Home » Resources » Publications & Leaflets

Publications & Leaflets

National Breastfeeding Helpline resources are available to download here. To order larger quantities, please visit our online shop.

Leaflets

Mastitis and Breastfeeding (Please note this updated version is not available in print. The previous print version has now been withdrawn and should no longer be used.)

Expressing and Storing Breastmilk

Research Publications

BfN & Swansea University. “Empowering communities: A partnership approach to enhancing breastfeeding awareness and culture in low-prevalence socially deprived areas.”

BfN & Staffordshire University. “How to make environments more breastfeeding friendly: Findings from a participatory action research project in Stoke-on-Trent.”

BfN & Cardiff University “An exploration of trends and experiences of delivery of breastfeeding peer support in England and Wales, since 2015.”

Climate Change & Breastfeeding

  • Climate-Smart Infant Feeding Part 1: The Interconnection of Environment, Climate Change and Infant Nutrition
  • Climate-Smart Infant Feeding Part 2: What Individual Nurses Can Do to Support Climate-Smart Infant Feeding
  • Climate-Smart Infant Feeding Part 3: Advocacy for Climate-Smart Infant Feeding

Miscellaneous

  • Knitting Pattern for knitted breasts (used for teaching)
  • Crochet Pattern (Option 1) for crocheted breasts (used for teaching)
  • Crochet Pattern (Option 2) for crocheted breasts (used for teaching)
  • Provision of formula milk at food banks – Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative

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