Where to find breastfeeding support and information
If you have breastfeeding concerns in the first few days outside office hours you can contact the midwives in the Royal-Jubilee Maternity Service (RJMS):-
- Ward E – 028 96150574 or 028 96156639
- Johnstone House – 028 96151072 or 028 96151073
- Maternity Admissions – 028 96150596
- Mater Midwife led Unit (MLU) – 95041555 / 95041556
You can also check out www.breastfedbabies.org for support in your area.
Further professional support
Support & information about breastfeeding can be obtained from your local Community Midwives. Community Midwives work office hours and can be contacted at the following:-
- North Belfast (Grove centre) – Tel no. 9063 6222
- West Belfast (Ballyowen) – Tel no. 950 40353
- South Belfast (Finaghy) – Tel no. 950 42650
- East Belfast (Holywood Arches) –Tel no. 90633049
Or from your local community midwives if outside Belfast Trust
Other Useful numbers:-
- BHSCT Infant Feeding Leads
Barbara Spratt (Mon – Fri 9am-5pm) 028 950 47403
(if no answer please leave a message) - Gemma McBride (Mon – Fri 9am-5pm) 028 961 50005
(if no answer please leave a message)
- Mum to Mum Breastfeeding Peer Support (Tel. 07738945080/1)
- Support for Parents of Premature babies and Breast Pump Hire (for sick and pre-term babies only) www.tinylife.org.uk or ring: 02890815050
Breastfeeding Support Groups
Infant Feeding Leads
Barbara Spratt (Maternity) (Mon – Fri 9am-5pm)
Gemma McBride (Community) (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri)
Gillian Weir (Neonatal) (Mon, Wed, Friday)
Contact information:
Infant Feeding Team
Tel: 02896150005
Mum to Mum Breastfeeding Peer Support
Tel: 02896150233
Specialist Breastfeeding Support – Speak to midwife or Health Visitor
Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
| Group Location | Type of meeting | Contact Details | Day | Time |
| Virtual Breastfeeding Support Group | Virtual
Microsoft Teams |
Christine McPherson
Specialistbfsupport@belfastttrust.hscni.net |
2nd and 4th Monday of the month | 10am – 11am
(Times may vary) |
| Newtownbreda Baptist Church | Face to face | 02895040846 | 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | 10.30am – 12pm |
| Chichester Library – North Belfast | Face to face | 02895040846 | 1st and 3rd Monday of the month | 10.30am – 12pm |
Sure Start Breast Feeding Groups
| Group Name and Location | Type of Group | Contact Details | Day | Time |
| Glenbrook
Wishing Well Family Centre |
Face to face | 02890712266 | 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | 10am – 12pm |
| Smile Sure Start
529 Antrim Road |
Face to face | 02895042771 | Every Tuesday | 12pm – 1.30pm |
| Saol Úr – 689
Springfield Road |
Face to face | 02890324870 | Every Monday | 12pm – 1pm |
| Shankill
Honeysuckle Martin Centre 915 Ballygomartin Road |
Face to face | 02890729003 | Every Thursday | 1.30pm – 3pm |
| Outer West – St. Theresa’s Primary School | Face to face | 02890300307 | Every Wednesday | 10.30am – 12.30pm |
| South Belfast
9 Lower Crescent |
Face to face | 02890942525 | Every Thursday | 1pm – 2pm |
| Colin SureStart –
Colin Family Centre Pembrooke Loop Rd Dunmurry |
Face to face | 02890601417 | Every Wednesday | 10.30am |
| BreastStart
Belfast Network Centre Templemore Avenue |
Face to face | 02890963399 | Every Thursday | 1pm – 2.30pm |
NATIONAL VOLUNTARY HELPLINES & ORGANISATIONS
La Leche League National Helpline
Contact no.: 03451202918
National Website: www.laleche.org.uk
Local support helpline: 028 95818118
Local Website: www.lalecheleagueireland.com
Local Meeting Info – up to date meeting details can be found on Facebook: www.facebook.com/lllni
National Breastfeeding Helpline
Contact no.: 0300 100 0212 (9.30am – 9.30pm)
National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Breastfeeding Helpline
Contact no.: 0300 3300 771 (8am – MIDNIGHT)
Enquiry line: 0300 3300 770
Website: www.nct.org.uk
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers Helpline
Contact no.: 0300 330 5453 (9.30am –10.30pm)
Website: www.abm.me.uk
Breastfeeding Network Support Line
Contact no.: 0300 100 0210 (9.30am –9.30pm)
Website: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
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