Learning about breastfeeding

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Learning about breastfeeding

Check out resources, videos, and support from organisations to help you prepare for breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding your baby

Pregnancy is the ideal time to learn as much as you can about how breastfeeding works and the challenges and benefits. Although it is a normal biological process, it has to be learned as a practical skill to avoid problems. This is because most of us have not been exposed to lots of breastfeeding by other mums and babies.

It is recommended that babies have only breastmilk for the first six months of their life. This gives them all the food and drink they need.

Breastfeeding resources

If you're thinking of breastfeeding your baby, there are a range of great resources including videos on several websites that will give you a good idea about what to expect. Some charities also provide online and in-person support before you give birth as well as for the span of your breastfeeding journey.

Antenatal support with breastfeeding

Expectant families can book a free antenatal 'Hello Baby' infant feeding appointment and speak to a peer supporter about getting feeding off to the best start before your baby arrives.

Feeding support after your baby is born

If you need support when your baby arrives, you can phone the health visitor duty line or speak to a peer supporter. To book your appointment:

phone 07791 043 190
email medch.mbn@nhs.net
phone your health visitor on 0300 123 3444.

Beside You Medway

Beside You is a local service that helps breastfeeding mums to find the support they need.

besideyoumedway.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/besideyoumedway/

https://www.instagram.com/besideyoumedway/

Breastfeeding social drop-ins run weekly across Medway.

Watch the 'before baby arrives' playlist on Vimeo playlist to find out how your body prepares for breastfeeding while you're pregnant, how your partner can support you, and what to expect in the early days.