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In the spotlight: Breastfeeding peer supporters

If you’re interested in becoming a breastfeeding peer supporter or want to find out more about the support, advice and information they can provide to new mums, check out our series of videos featuring breastfeeding peer supporters from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

What made you decide to become a breastfeeding peer supporter?

What do you do as a breastfeeding peer supporter?

What is the best thing about being a breastfeeding peer supporter?

What message would you give to new/prospective mums about breastfeeding peer support?

What would you tell yourself as a first time mum based on what you know now?

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Chat Health. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health nurse (health visitor/school nurse) within 24 hours. Outside of the service working hours, you’ll receive a message back to inform you that your text will be responded to once the line reopens.

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Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust runs the Healthy Together Helpline for parents and carers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The Helpline’s qualified health and administrative professionals offer easy to access, safe and free advice, support and signposting. Calls are answered from 9am – 4.30pm on weekdays, excluding bank holidays. Calls are charged at the same rate as calling a standard landline number.

Should you require urgent health advice in the meantime, please contact your GP, visit an NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. For emergencies, dial 999 or visit A&E.

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