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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 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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