Breastfeeding Support
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Our UNICEF qualified Breastfeeding Supporters are here to help you.
HappyMOMents Breastfeeding Support
Our UNICEF qualified Breastfeeding Supporters are here to help you. If you are struggling with breastfeeding at any point, please click the button below to complete our support request form. One of our Breastfeeding Supporters will be in touch. (Expect a callback between 9-6pm, Sunday- Friday)
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Courses & Additional Information
1. New to breastfeeding or need a refresher?
This free online course will help you understand the physiology of breastfeeding and how to cope with some of the challenges that can arise.
2. Breastfeeding is a family effort!
Share this information with the lucky grandparents who can help you to breastfeed your baby too.
3. Nipple shields
Use with caution as they can reduce your supply, so read this article and remember to pump to keep your supply up. More advice here.
4. Feeling Sore?
There are many things you can try:
Hind Milk - the thick creamy milk that you produce towards the end of a feeding. Simply rub a little into the sore skin after each feeding. It’s natural, safe for baby, and it's free!
Organic Raw Coconut Oil - No need to wipe away before feeds
Organic Olive Oil - You probably have some in your kitchen (just wash away excess before feeds)
Nipple Creams - Ardo Care Balm Nipple Cream (Vegan and highly recommended) or Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Cream
Honey - Apply Manuka or Pure Unrefined Honey between feeds. Must be washed off before nursing
Air Dry - Wear a loose top to let your nipples breathe between feeds
Check Latch - Make sure your baby is latching well. Get help if needed.
5. Need a Breastpump?
Ardo Calypso pumps are easy to use, safe to use from before birth and the only pump that is a closed system so you can resell and pass the pump on safely when you are done with it.
Locala can loan you an electric Ardo Calypso pump (single or double). Call 03003045555 to request this service.
Alternatively, purchase your own Ardo pump either from the Ardo website.
6. Useful Social media accounts to support breastfeeding:
Mother.Shaheda - Breastfeeding Specialist Midwife
The Breastfeeding Network
7. Translated resources:
Easy-to-read leaflets about breastfeeding support in Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Lithuanian, Mandarin,
Polish, Romanian, Slovak, Turkish, Ukrainian and Urdu