Infant feeding
On the left,
you will find lots of useful information related to infant feeding - everything from antenatal hand expressing to feeding your newborn baby.
All of our midwives, nursing associates, midwifery support workers and student midwives are trained to provide you with infant feeding support. We also have a dedicated infant feeding team, skilled in all areas of infant feeding, available for anyone who requires more complex or targeted support.
At West Herts, we are proud to be part of the
UNICEF baby friendly initiative. This is a set of evidence based standards to provide you with the best care possible in regards to feeding your baby. This care is based on the most up to date research and information. The care we provide will support you and your family with the information you need to build a close and loving relationships with your new baby. We know from research that this relationship building develops optimal health and growth and is the best start for you and your baby.
We are currently working towards becoming a baby friendly hospital. To find out more here about becoming a baby friendly hospital.
Watch this video on How Lactation Works by the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
Helplines
- National breastfeeding helplines - 0300 100 0212 (9.30am to 9.30pm, daily)
- Association of Breastfeeding Mothers - 0300 330 5453
- La Leche League - 0345 120 2918
- National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - 0300 330 0700
- The Breastfeeding Network supporter line in Bengali and Sylheti - 0300 456 2421
Further information
- Local support from the Hertfordshire Family Centre Service.
- Information about donating breast milk
- See our Padlet for a large collection of information on all aspects of breastfeeding and relationship building.
