How Do I Find a Breastfeeding Counsellor?
Contact details :
The first three telephone numbers below will usually put your call through to local breastfeeding supporters. These are mums in their own home who have successfully fed their own children, and have received extensive training from professionals in helping new mums to BF, and spot problems: they are informed counsellors who will guide and facilitate without making judgements or prescriptions. They may be able, if necessary, to come out and visit you if they live close by, or suggest local meeting and support groups. They can also offer email support and can provide details of training courses to give peer support or become a qualified counsellor, as well as often providing outreach support and training to areas which are not served by active BF support groups.
The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers number quoted is a centralised helpline, offering the same sort of phone support, plus email and so on too.
Breastfeeding Network 0870 900 8787
NCT BF supporter line 0870 444 8708
La Leche League 0845 120 2918
Assoc of BF Mothers 020 7813 1481
MAKE THAT CALL !!!
Another organisation worth looking at is the Baby Cafes which are growing in popularity. You can find your nearest Baby Cafe here http://www.thebabycafe.co.uk/L/BC_Nearest.php