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help and info
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organisations
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM)
PO Box 207
Bridgwater
Somerset TA6 7YT
Breastfeeding Helpline: 08444 122 949 (Open 9.30am to 10.30pm daily)
E-mail: counselling@abm.me.uk
Website: www.abm.me.uk
Run by a group of mothers who provide friendly support and information on breastfeeding.
The Breastfeeding Network
PO Box 11126
Paisley PA2 8YB
Supporterline: 0844 412 4664 (Open daily 9.30am to 9.30pm)
Website: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.
La Leche League Great Britain
PO Box 29
West Bridgford
Nottingham NG2 7NP
Breastfeeding Helpline: 0845 120 2918
Website: www.laleche.org.uk
Offers support and information to mothers wanting to breastfeed and promotes a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important part of the healthy development of the baby and the mother.
The National Childbirth Trust
Alexandra House
Oldham Terrace
London W3 6NH
Breastfeeding Line: 0870 444 8708 (Open 8am-10pm every day)
Website: www.nct.org.uk
Leading charity for parents providing a range of advice and information on all aspects of parenting. The trust runs several helplines and will also answer questions submitted online.
The UK Association for Milk Banking (UKAMB)
The Milk Bank
Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital
Du Cane Rd
London W12 0HS
Tel: 020 8383 3559
E-mail: info@ukamb.org
Website: www.ukamb.org
In support of human milk banking with a website that provides advice on how to become a donor.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
0844 20 909 20
Lines are open everyday day of the year from 9.30am to 9.30pm.
websites
Being Breast-fed may Lower Breast Cancer Risk
www.breastcancer.org/risk/new_research/20080509.jsp
A study published in May this year reveals a link between lower breast cancer risks for women who were breast fed as infants.
Breast is Best – For Mum Too!
www.womens-health.org.nz/breastfeed/bfweek.htm#benefits
Breastfeeding is now recognised as best for baby, but did you know it also benefits the breastfeeding mother in many ways.
How to Breastfeed
www.breastfeeding.nhs.uk/en/fe/page.asp?n1=3
NHS website offering tips for successful breastfeeding.
If Breastfeeding is So Great, Why are the Rates So Low?
www.promom.org/bf_info/why_low.htm
Very interesting article on how bottle-feeding has become so entrenched in our culture.
The National Childbirth Trust (NCT)
www.nct.org.uk/info-centre/a-to-z/view/20
The NCT's information sheet on breastfeeding.
NHS Direct
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=63
Information sheet on many aspects of breastfeeding.
Unethical Advertising of Formula Milks
www.babyfriendly.org.uk/items/item_detail.asp?item=533
UNICEF initiative that attempts to stop the unethical marketing of formula milk.
UK Breastfeeding Rates
www.babyfriendly.org.uk/page.asp?page=21
Gives information on changes in the popularity of Breastfeeding in the UK.
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
www.waba.org.my
Global network of individuals and organisations concerned with the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding worldwide. The site has lots of very useful information.
reading
Bestfeeding: How to breastfeed your baby by Mary Renfrew, Chloe Fisher and Suzanne Arms (Celestial Arts, 2004)
The culmination of 40-plus years of hands-on experience from three dedicated and internationally respected authors. It blends academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills to educate first-time and experienced mothers alike.
Get this book
Imperfectly Natural Baby and Toddler by Janey Lee Grace (Orion, 2007)
Everything to get you started on the route to natural parenting, and plenty of information for those a little further down the track. Good reviews on Amazon.
Get this book
NCT: Breastfeeding for Beginners by Caroline Deacon (Thorsons, 2002)
For new mothers who need support through the often trying and painful times of breastfeeding a new baby. This gives them all the practical help they need.
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Top Tips for Breast-feeding by Clare Byam-Cook (Vermilion, May 2008)
Offers simple, reassuring advice that will make the experience of breastfeeding easier and more enjoyable for both you and your baby.
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