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January 20, 2020
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Our army of Breastfeeding Peer Supporters are all happy to help with any queries you have; Cracked nipples? Soreness? Latching problems? Something you’re not sure of, need reassurance? We are here to help and have first hand experience as we have all breastfed our babies!
We also have a very helpful Facebook page which is run by experienced Breastfeeding Peer Supporters. Find us in Exeter Breastfeeding Mums Facebook Page
We are peer supporters who are mums ourselves. We have all worked really hard to complete courses qualifying us to help you! We receive regular update training too!
Peer Support can often lead to us referring you to a professional, we are not medical experts, we just have a passion for helping you breastfeed your baby.
We are all happy to help and are normal mums who are passionate about helping you to breastfeed.
Ok so it’s not like falling off a log….but if you get the right help it gets loads easier…!
NCT National Breastfeeding Helpline (8am to Midnight) – 0300 330 0700
ABM Helpline (9.30am – 10.30pm) 0300 100 0212
La Leche Helpline (8am – 11pm) 0345 120 2918
These lines are staffed by real people, mums who volunteer to help you and are passionate about helping you.
Facebook – Exeter Breastfeeding Mums are here to help you!!! There are a dedicated bunch of peer supporters and helpful mums who CAN help using the power of the internet….
Most importantly don’t suffer at home, ask your MidWife or Health Visitor if you can get a Peer Supporter to give you a call.
Time: – 12.30pm – 3pm
No need to book, just pop in for support and maybe a cuppa.
We can also help with slings, nappies and general new baby support. There are breastfeeding cushions, books and breastpumps if you want to borrow one.
You can come and get a nappy hire kit, try on a sling or just chat about potty training.
Time: 9 til 3.30 (last orders at 3!)
Read more and book a spot here
Ok so it’s our cloth nappy and sling group but you don’t have to be using them to come. So if you are more ‘Pampers and Pushchair’ we still are going to welcome you with a hug and a cuppa- ESPECIALLY if you need support with breastfeeding.
Time: – 10.30am – 12.30pm
Sally and the team out here are truly fabulous. It’s a nice country drive out, there is a huge car park and probably THE best range of cakes we’ve seen for a breastfeeding group!
Time: – 9.30am – 11am
If you’re feeding a newborn but have a toddler too then this is the group for you! Helen and the gang have a cozy corner away from the rest of the group where you can come for support and a natter. Bethany runs this group, ask for her if you can’t find her and you need help.
Time: 12.30noon – 3pm
No need to book! Just Pop In for support.
Gill will be on hand to help you with slings, nappies and breastfeeding. She’ll make you a cuppa too.
There are breastpumps, nursing cushions and books about breastfeeding if you want to borrow one.
The group finishes promptly at 3 as Gill has her school run to do.
Exeter Babies is a melting pot of information. I’m passionate about supporting new parents. On Exeter Babies you can find out about how to access breastfeeding support, who to ask about Cloth Nappies, where to borrow a sling and a fabulous daily directory of playgroups in Exeter!
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