Breastfeeding support is all about helping you to breastfeed for as long as you want to. We want families to reach their breastfeeding goals, and that means Breastfeeding Supporters are here for parents at the end of their breastfeeding experience, as well as at the start.
Introducing solids
As a parent you want the best start for your baby. What your child eats and drinks is important for his/her health now and in the future.
- Weaning made easy: moving from milk to family meals (English and translations) | HSC Public Health Agency (hscni.net)
- Weaning – Start for Life – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
- Weaning and feeding – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Breastfeeding and returning to work
We support all breastfeeding mothers to continue to feed for as long as they wish.
We provide a breastfeeding mothers a return to work pack which includes an information leaflet, cool bag, ice block, water bottle and a certificate of congratulations. This will be offered by your health visitor at the babies 6-9 month review.
Breastfeeding and returning to work | HSC Public Health Agency (hscni.net)
Breastfeeding the toddler
the breastfeeding network – breastfeeding the toddler – Search Videos (bing.com)
Extended Breastfeeding
Making a decision to end breastfeeding
Ending your breastfeeding journey: some approaches to parent-led weaning – The Breastfeeding Network