The team at the hospital where you had your baby will give you information and advice about infant feeding before you go home.
Salford Health Visitors
The Health Visiting Service is a universal prevention and early detection service for all children and families that will enable them to achieve optimum health and wellbeing. They team can advise on infant feeding amongst many other things.
Once you have been discharged by your midwife into the care of your health visitor you can contact your health visitor:
- South 0161 206 3819
- West 0161 206 2085
- Central 0161 206 6081
- North 0161 793 3875
Homestart Salford Infant Feeding Peer Support Service.
The Homestart Salford Infant Feeding Peer Support Team provide evidence-based information and support to new and expectant parents to help them make informed choices around feeding their baby. They offer support via telephone, video call and home visits. To self-refer please complete the online form [https://hsts.org.uk/infant-feeding] or call them on 07512550112.
They run weekly drop-in sessions across Salford – with no need to book. Information about the drop-in sessions in Salford.
They are open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 2.30pm, excluding bank holidays.
Visit the Homestart Salford Infant Feeding Team website for more information.
Be Open on Breastfeeding (BOOBS)
BOOBS empower women to be open about their breastfeeding experiences and inspire others to breastfeed for longer. You can make a self-referral on the BOOBS website.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
If you have any questions about breastfeeding, the National Breastfeeding Helpline offers confidential information and support. Call 0300 100 0212 (open 24 hours a day)
Anya App
The Anya App is designed to give 24/7 support with infant feeding. This is not a free service. Visit Anya for more information and sign up.
