Breast Feeding Support Group

The group is for women who either are, or are planning to, breastfeed. Women are welcome to join the group at any time. Group sessions are facilitated by a Health Visitor from the Western Health and Social Care Trust. Women are welcome to drop in at group meetings.

When it runs

This group runs weekly on a Thursday morning from 10.00am to 12 noon. There is no official starting date for this group; at the moment it runs on a weekly drop-in system. This group is funded, therefore you are not required to pay any fees.

To find out more about the breast feeding group just contact the centre on 028 7136 0777 or call in to the weekly meeting at the centre.

Breastfeeding Workshop

This workshop runs monthly on a Tuesday evening from 6.30pm – 8.30pm.

The workshop will provide you with the information and resources needed to get breastfeeding off to a good start including;

  • Why is Breastfeeding better for your baby, the environment and you
  • How to develop a relationship with your unborn baby
  • Colostrum harvesting
  • How to hold and attach your baby at the breast for optimal success
  • What to expect in the first few weeks
  • How do you know your baby is getting enough

Antenatal women, their partners and/or interested family members are all welcome.

Facilitated by Brona, a WHSCT Infant Feeding Lead and Lactation Consultant

To register please contact the centre on: 02871360777