Infant Feeding

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Infant feeding advice for the Isle of Wight

The Isle of Wight Public Health team are leading on Infant Feeding within the National Family Hub programme on the Island.

The Public Health team is working with other organisations across the Isle of Wight. Together, the programme hopes to encourage breastfeeding and offers a range of support.

Benefits of breastfeeding

  • breastfeeding has many health benefits for both mothers and babies
  • breastfeeding can also build a strong emotional bond between a mother and baby
  • breastmilk is made for your baby
  • breastmilk is always available
  • NHS benefits of breastfeeding

For advice you can call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212

Anyone who is pregnant or has a new-born baby can obtain breastfeeding advice from peer supporters at Breastfeeding Stay and Play

Ask your midwife or health visitor.

Call the Midwifery Service Community Office on 01983 534329

Call the Health Visitors on 0300 123 5224

You can also get breastfeeding advice from peer supporters at Breastfeeding Stay and Play

Ask your midwife or maternity team anytime - call 01983 534329

You can also get breastfeeding advice from peer supporters at Breastfeeding Stay and Play

Ask your midwife or health visitor.

Call the Midwifery Service Community Office on 01983 534329

Call the Health Visitors on 0300 123 5224

You can also get breastfeeding advice from peer supporters at Breastfeeding Stay and Play

Ask your health visitor or contact the health visitor duty desk 8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday or call 0300 123 5224

You can also get breastfeeding advice from peer supporters at Breastfeeding Stay and Play

More infant and child feeding advice and support