
FREE Qualified Support & Resources
ANTENATAL
The ABM have a free course called Team Baby, it can be found in the training section on their website www.abm.me.uk
View this short fun video on How Lactation Works - ABM https://abm.me.uk/how-lactation-works/
View this short fun video called More Than Milk - ABM https://abm.me.uk/more-than-milk/
LOCAL SUPPORT
Forth Valley, Central Scotland
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The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) offer free support and have local projects throughout Forth Valley, they have a Facebook page @forthvalleybreastfeeding and their linktree can be found here BfN Forth Valley | Linktree​​
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There is also a Free Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) face to face group at Polmont Church Hall every Tuesday at 1pm (ran by a ABM BF Counsellor)​ FB group called Polmont area Breastfeeding group.​
NATIONAL SUPPORT
UK
The National Breastfeeding Helpline 0300 100 0212, open from 9:30am-9:30pm everyday of the year. They have a callback service where you can leave a message and online webchat/social media support. Support is also available in Welsh, Polish, Bengali & Sylheti and for people who have hearing or speech impairments. @NBHelpline
Maddie's Miracle charity offer 1 to 1 video sessions with a Breastfeeding Counsellor, www.maddiesmiracle.org.uk/our-services/ and @MaddiesMiracle.Bus
RESOURCES
General
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The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM), www.abm.me.uk and @AssocBfMothers
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The Breastfeeding Network (BfN), www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk and @BfN_UK
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The La Leche League GB, www.laleche.org.uk and @LLLGB
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Twins & triplets: www.breastfeedingtwinsandtriplets.co.uk - if you join their FB page, there are details of FREE IBCLC support for multiples.
MEDICATIONSÂ & TREATMENTS
The Breastfeeding Network Drugs in Breastmilk information service | Facebook This page is run by qualified Pharmacists who are also trained in breastfeeding support.
You can also find commonly asked about topics in there factsheets here https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/drugs-factsheets/
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They also have a email address: druginformation@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
