All problems are easier when they’re shared. The minute you feel something is wrong, or if you’re not sure what you’re doing, ask a midwife, infant feeding advisor, health visitor or doctor. Alternatively, you can contact the organisations here for help:
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
www.abm.me.uk
Breastfeeding Network:
www.breastfeeding.co.uk/bfn
La Leche League:
www.laleche.org.uk
National Childbirth Trust:
www.nctpregnancyandbabycare.com
UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative
www.babyfriendly.org.uk
Tommee Tippee Careline : Tel: 0500 97 98 99
e-mail: careline@jackel.co.uk
Maternity Action :
www.maternityaction.org.uk
Look out for your local breastfeeding support groups and drop-in clinics in your area – they’re a great way to share experiences in a relaxed atmosphere and it’s easy to make friends when you’ve got a baby to talk about.
Further reading:
Breastfeeding : The Essential Guide
Sharon Trotter
Successful Breastfeeding
Royal College of Midwives
Breastfeeding – Getting breastfeeding right for you
Mary Renfew, Chloe Fisher & Suzanne Arms
The NCT Book of Breastfeeding
Mary Smale