National Breastfeeding Helpline

Feeding your baby can sometimes be challenging, and it’s okay to ask for help. They can be a vital support system by knowing where to turn for expert advice. Here’s a quick guide to national breastfeeding helplines in the UK:

National Breastfeeding Helpline:

• Phone: 0300 100 0212 (Open 9:30am-9:30pm daily)
• Website: https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/
• This helpline provides confidential breastfeeding information and support from trained volunteers.

• Phone: 0300 330 5459 (Open every day from 9:30 AM to 10:30 PM)
• Website: https://abm.me.uk/get-breastfeeding-support/
• This helpline provides confidential breastfeeding information and support from trained volunteers.

• Phone: 0300 330 0700 (Open 8am-10pm daily)
• Website: https://www.nct.org.uk/information/baby-toddler/feeding-your-baby-or-toddler/support-breastfeeding-or-bottle-feeding-our-infant-feeding-line
• The NCT offers expert support and information on breastfeeding.

Accessibility:

• While direct translation services for many languages may not always be available on these lines, both helplines will do their best to assist and find resources where possible.
• Unfortunately, at this time, direct video call or text chat support is not a standard offering for these national helplines, please take a look at each website to see their individual offer. 
• It is worth noting that some local services or charities may offer those services.
• The NHS website is a good resource for written information in many languages.