Breastfeeding Support Groups

There are many breastfeeding drop-in support groups across Stoke and Staffordshire for pregnant and breastfeeding mums. Anyone who is interested in finding out about breastfeeding or helping a breastfeeding mum is welcome.
Times, dates and venues may be subject to change.
Local Support
- University Hospital of North Midlands;
- 24hr Infant feeding support Helpline for all mothers discharged from the University Hospital North Midlands 01785 230059 - *helpline is operated by University Hospital of North Midlands*
- Royal Stoke Breastfeeding Co-ordinators 01782 672212 or bleep through main switchboard 01782 715444 bleep 15811 Please go to uhnm.nhs.uk or contact the venue directly
- Royal Stoke Breastfeeding Clinic, Appointment only for unresolved breastfeeding issues for mothers whose babies are less than 28 days old: Tuesdays 10.00-12.00. To arrange an appointment or to discuss a referral please telephone 01782 672212 (voicemail), pager: 07623 825740
- Royal Stoke Breastfeeding Antenatal Class, Tuesday afternoons. Learn about breastfeeding before the birth 2-3pm, held on the Midwifery Birthing Unit. Call MBC on 01782 672200 to book
- Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust
- Community Breastfeeding Team (Stoke) For breastfeeding information and support please contact 0300 7900 163 (for Mothers and babies who live in Stoke-on-Trent)
- Burton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- 24hr Infant feeding support Helpline for all mothers discharged from Burton NHS Foundation Trust hospitals, telephone 01543 412905- *helpline is operated by Samuel Johnson Community Hospital, Lichfield*
Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops
Wednesday - 1st Wednesday of the month - 10.00 – 12.00 Antenatal class, Samuel Johnson Hospital, Lichfield, WS13 6EF - to book contact 01283 566333 ext 4351
Thursday- 11:30-12:30 at Glascote Children's Centre (1 per month) Telephone 01827 475222 or 475225 to book
Thursday – 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, Waterloo Street, Burton . Telephone 01283 566333 ext 4351
Breastfeeding Support Groups 2018
Information correct as of August 2018 - please see contact details to check parent-led groups are still running
Tuesday
10.30 - 12.00 Stoke Library, Stoke Local Centre, South Wolfe Street, ST4 4SZ, 0300 303 3298
Wednesday
10.00 - 12.00 Crescent Children's Centre, Pinewood Crescent, Meir, ST3 6HZ, 0300 303 3298
11.00 - 12.30 Springfields Health & Wellbeing Centre, Lovett Court, Rugeley WS15 2FH, 01543 431586
13.30 - 14.30 Silkmore Children's Centre, Exeter Street, Stafford, ST17 4EG 01785 221047
13.30 - 15.30 FAB Mums Norton, Norton Children’s Centre, ST6 8JW, 0300 303 3298
Friday
13.00 - 14.30 Charnwood Children's Centre, Purcell Ave, Lichfield, WS13 7PH, 01543 431586
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