Best Start Breastfeeding Resource Hub
Welcome and congratulations on your new arrival From The Healthworks Best Start Team
Contact us
For support or more information about the service (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm): 07826 531575
What Breastfeeding Support We Offer
We support breastfeeding for parents and families in Newcastle, from pregnancy through the early days of feeding and beyond, with telephone support and weekly Breastfeeding Social Groups.
Breastfeeding has many benefits for you and your baby, but it can be challenging – and many parents need support along the way. Our trained team offer friendly, practical and non-judgemental help, whether you are breastfeeding, mixed feeding or expressing.
The team work alongside your midwife and health visitor to support you from pregnancy through the early days and beyond.
We are Unicef Accredited
We are proud to have achieved Unicef Baby Friendly accreditation alongside Children and Families Newcastle, recognising our commitment to high-quality support for parents and babies.
Join Our Breastfeeding Social Groups in Newcastle
Our free breastfeeding support groups are relaxed, drop-in sessions where you can get help and meet other local mothers.
They run throughout the week in different places across Newcastle – you don’t need to book, just come along.
Find a Breastfeeding Social Group:
Contact us for more information (Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm): 07826 531575
Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram
We have a dedicated Breastfeeding Mams Newcastle Facebook page and an Instagram page where we regularly share pictures, information and news.
We also have a closed Facebook support page for mothers living in Newcastle which is run by our trained peer support volunteers.
Check Out These Useful Breastfeeding Resources:
A to Z of Breastfeeding – Free Download
Our A to Z of Breastfeeding is an easy-read guide for anyone who is breastfeeding, planning to breastfeed, or still deciding what’s right for them.
Download it and share it with anyone who might find it helpful.
Position and Attachment
Good position and attachment is a vital part of a comfortable and successful breastfeeding journey.
Some points to think about when settling down for a feed:
- Is the baby nice and close to your body?
- Is the position comfortable for you?
- Is baby’s head unrestricted and free to move?
- Are you bringing baby nose to nipple?
Hand Expression: A Gentle Way to Express Breast Milk
Hand expression is a simple way to express breast milk by hand. It can help if your breasts feel full, sore or uncomfortable, and is often gentler than using a breast pump.
In the early days, hand expression can help you collect colostrum, especially if your baby is slow to start feeding or needs extra support.
This video from Unicef gives a good demonstration of hand expression
Unicef Guide for Parents
We’d definitely suggest having a read of it!
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