Information for Breastfeeding Mothers

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

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The Mum to Mum Breastfeeding Peer Support Service are looking for volunteers to provide telephone support for breastfeeding mothers. All applications are welcome, if you are interested or would like to find out more please contact the Community Infant Feeding Team on 028 9615 0233.

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	1^st and 3^rd 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