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National Breastfeeding Helpline

Nikki Mather IBCLC · 15 May 2025 · 1 min read

Introduction

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

National Breastfeeding Helpline:

In this guide

01 Free Breastfeeding Support in the UK

Free Breastfeeding Support in the UK

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.

The ABM (Association of Breastfeeding Mothers) Breastfeeding Helpline
Phone: 0300 330 5459 (Open 9:30am–10:30pm daily)

Website: https://abm.me.uk/get-breastfeeding-support/

This helpline provides confidential breastfeeding information and support from trained volunteers.

NCT Breastfeeding Line
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, all three 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.