Should you need urgent health advice please contact your GP or call NHS 111. In an emergency please visit A&E or call 999

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Off to the best start

A guide to help you start breastfeeding is available from the NHS.

This 4-page A5 leaflet provides parents with top tips on how to breastfeed and contains information about the 24/7 Breastfeeding Friend from Start for Life, available via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant and Facebook Messenger.

Sections include:

Breastfeeding is good news for baby and you
How to breastfeed
Signs that your baby is feeding well
How do I know my baby is getting enough milk?
Vitamin D
Your baby’s nappies
Support services
Useful resources
Join the Start for Life baby club
24/7 help with breastfeeding

You can download it below.

Off to the best start leaflet

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is responsible for the writing, publishing and updating of the content on this page.

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust runs a confidential secure text messaging service for parents of children aged 0-19 years called Parentline. The service operates Monday to Friday between 9am and 4.30pm, excluding bank holidays. All texts will be responded to by a public health practitioner 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.

Parents and carers of children aged 0-19:
text
07520619919

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.

Off to the best start

A guide to help you start breastfeeding is available from the NHS.

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