There are a range of ways LLLGB can offer you support with breastfeeding, by telephone, in writing, or using our online information and printed materials. If the blue “chat now” button is showing, then you can also use our online chat service to have an instant conversation with one of our breastfeeding counsellors.
LLLGB Breastfeeding Information
Getting breastfeeding started
- Birth & breastfeeding
- Caesarean birth & breastfeeding
- Breastfeeding your baby – easy read
- Beginning breastfeeding
- Positioning & attachment
- Comfortable breastfeeding – easy read
- Skin to skin
- Twins
- Is my baby getting enough milk?
- Amazing milk, best for everyone
- Signs of effective feeding in the early days
- Support for transgender & non-binary parents
Life with a new baby
Safe sleep and the breastfed baby
Adjusting to motherhood
Supporting a breastfeeding mother
Out and about with your breastfed baby
Rhythms and routines
Dummies and breastfeeding
Breastfeeding a premature baby
Fussy evenings with a newborn
Common Concerns
Allergies & Food Intolerances
Antenatal expression of colostrum
Engorged breasts – avoiding and treating
Sleepy baby – why and what to do
Jaundice in healthy newborns
Mastitis
Nipple confusion?
Nipple pain
Nipple shields
Inverted nipples
Tongue Tie
The unhappy breastfed baby
My baby won’t breastfeed
When a mother is unwell
Thrush and breastfeeding
Reflux
Nursing strikes
Help! My baby bit me
Teething
Dealing with criticism
What’s in a nappy?
I think my baby’s got colic
Bottles and other tools
Breastfeeding and PCOS (story on LLLI site)
Milk supply issues
My baby needs more milk
Too much milk and oversupply
Nursing supplementers
Sharing Breastmilk
Formula supplements
Milk expression and storage
Hand expression of breastmilk
Expressing your milk
Storing your milk
Expressed milk and airlines
Family Foods
Starting solid food
Toddlers and food
Working and separation
Working and breastfeeding
Workday practicalities
When mum can’t be there
If you leave your baby
Legal rights on returning to paid employment
Breastfeeding an older baby
Still nursing?
Thinking of weaning
Breastfeeding beyond a year
Pregnant and breastfeeding?
Tandem nursing
Can I breastfeed if…?
I smoke
I want to drink alcohol
I’ve got diabetes
I’m doing jury service
Issues
Breastfeeding and contact cases
Breastfeeding at a swimming pool
Breastfeeding beyond infancy
When breastfeeding ends suddenly
Relactation & induced lactation
Breastfeeding in public spaces
Breastfeeding and taking exams
Breastfeeding in emergency situations
Breastfeeding and dental health
Breastfeeding and festivities
Five ways to help when breastfeeding doesn’t go as expected
Smoking, vaping, cannabis and breastfeeding
When you don’t enjoy breastfeeding
When breastfeeding isn’t working
Breastfeeding Today (LLLI)
Information & stories
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Please note: The breastfeeding information on this website has been put together by La Leche League Leaders, who are accredited by La Leche League to provide breastfeeding information. Please note that Leaders have a wide knowledge and experience of breastfeeding but are not medically trained. If you have a medical query, or are concerned about your health or the health of your child please consult your doctor.
Information, references and links on this website are taken from La Leche League resources, unless stated otherwise. Please note that La Leche League GB does not endorse information from outside sources, extra information is provided for you to consider.
Information supplied is not intended as advice. You are in the best position to make a decision as to how the information offered will affect you and your baby.
