Where you can get more support
Breastfeeding support organisations
(some have active groups in Cambridge and surrounding areas)
National Helplines
- National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212
- La Leche League GB Helpline: 0345 120 2918
- Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300 330 5453
- NCT Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 330 0771
NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Infant Feeding for information about infant feeding support from your health visiting team
For other support and help:
- https://pandasfoundation.org.uk (for low mood, anxiety and mental health support in the perinatal period)
- www.samaritans.org (for support 24 hours a day)
- www.refuge.org.uk (for domestic violence help)
Breastfeeding information and links
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How do I position my baby to breastfeed?
Articles
- https://www.laleche.org.uk/comfortable-breastfeeding/
- https://breastfeeding.support/breastfeeding-videos/
- https://www.laleche.org.uk/positioning-attachment/
- https://breastfeeding.support/breastfeeding-positions-for-newborns/
- https://breastfeeding.support/latching-tips/
- https://www.llli.org/biological-nurturing-or-laid-back-breastfeeding/
Laid back breastfeeding
Video
- Natural Breastfeeding in action (Nancy Mohrbacher)
- Biological Nurturing sample scenario (Biological Nurturing)
- Breastfeeding & baby-led attachment (Raising Children Network)
Images of laid back breastfeeding
- Collection of images by Cambridge Breastfeeding Alliance photos of laid back breastfeeding
- Collection of images of laid back breastfeeding by Cordelia Uys IBCLC
Side Lying
One of our breastfeeding counsellors, Maddie, demonstrates side-lying https://fb.watch/4yGDQC9pWl/
Videos – latching and attaching
- From Bump To Breastfeeding: Graphic of a Baby Attaching on the Breast
- How to latch a baby using the exaggerated latch technique
- The Basics of Latching on Vimeo (Breastfeeding Medicine)
- Attaching Your Baby at the Breast – (Global Health Media)
- How to breastfeed: good attachment (Raising Children Network)
- Clip of baby latching slow motion (Lucy Webber IBCLC)
- Clip of baby latching deeply (Lucy Webber IBCLC)
The exaggerated latch or the flipple
How do I do breast compressions?
Video
- 4 day old feeding with breast compressions (International Breastfeeding Centre)
- Video explaining breast compressions (Katherine Stagg IBCLC)
- Video showing breast compressions (Real Baby Milk)
- Increase milk transfer with breast compressions (Global Health Media)
Articles
Is my baby getting enough milk?
How do I hand express my milk?
Video
- The Basics of Breast Massage and Hand Expression (Maya Bolman IBCLC)
- Hand Expressing Milk | Newborn Nursery | Stanford Medicine
Article
What happens when I am engorged?
Dealing with blocked ducts/mastitis
- https://www.carolsmyth.co.uk/breastfeeding-resources/posts/2020/april/mastitis-blocked-ducts-how-do-i-clear-a-blockage
- https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/publications-leaflets/bfn-mastitis-leaflet-december-22/
- https://breastfeeding.support/blocked-milk-duct/
- https://breastfeeding.support/mastitis-symptoms-and-treatment/
How do I do paced bottle feeding?
Video
- Paced Bottle Feeding (Stacy Kucharczk IBCLC)
- Paced Bottle Feeding (Jessica Barton IBCLC)
- Intuitive Bottle Feeding (NewNorthBaby)
- Paced Bottle Feeding (Breastfeeding Resource Center)
Articles
How do I use a nipple shield?
Video
Articles
Triple feeding – going forward
Articles
Where can I hire a breastpump?
- https://www.ardobreastpumps.co.uk/shop/rent-a-breastpump/
- https://www.medela-rental.co.uk/
- https://www.anawiz.com/collections/breast-pump-rental (for Spectra S2 hire)
And for general help on choosing a breastpump: https://sarahoakleylactation.co.uk/choosing-a-breast-pump/
Guest article by Professor Amy Brown
Amy Brown Asks: What Will It Take For Governments To Really Invest In Breastfeeding?