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Free Local Support
Locala Infant Feeding Team
For parents in Kirklees, Locala offers friendly, expert support in small group sessions, in clinics, by phone and at home if needed. They follow UNICEF Baby Friendly standards to support breastfeeding, bottle feeding and mixed feeding.
The Infant Feeding Team can become involved in your care if you feel you need some support with feeding your baby. The support is based around breastfeeding and bottle feeding. They employ IBCLCs (Lactation Consultant), who can provide a full feeding assessment and refer to tongue tie clinics if necessary.
Free 24/7 Phone Support
National Breastfeeding Helpine
Open 24 hours, the National Breastfeeding Helpline offers friendly, non-judgemental, independent, evidence-based breastfeeding and infant feeding support and information to anyone in the UK who needs it.
The helpline is provided by the Breastfeeding Network and the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers.
Call 24/7: 0300 100 0212
Online Information
Latching Videos
Videos that show how to optimise your latch, laid-back feeding and other early breastfeeding techniques.
Online information
Baby Sleep Info Source
For parents who wish to make informed
choices about infant sleep and night-time care.
An incredible resource about the realities of infant sleep. Baby will only sleep in your arms? Wakes after a 30 minute nap? This website will reassure you that you're not the only one and you're not 'doing it wrong'.
Online Information and support
Lullaby Trust
Learn how to sleep safely with your baby (known as co-sleeping). Includes information on how to dress your baby at nighttime for different temperatures.
Free Online and Phone Support
PANDAs Foundation
PANDAs Foundation offer hope, empathy and support for every parent, carer or network affected by Perinatal Mental Illness.
They offer free telephone and text services, where you can speak to trained supporters about your mental health.
Online Information
Drugs in Breastmilk Service
Want to know what medication or food is safe to consume while breastfeeding? The Breastfeeding Network have excellent resources which can help you make decisions.
In Person Support
Find an IBCLC
If you need further support, an IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant) can help. It is the highest-level professional credential for specialists in clinical human lactation and breastfeeding care.
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Infant Formula Milk
Find unbiased information about infant formula milk from First Steps Nutrition Trust - an independent public health nutrition charity. They endeavour to fill practical and policy-relevant information gaps and provide resources for eating well from pre-conception to five years.
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Introducing solid foods
Find NHS recommended guidelines on moving your child on to solid foods, including finger foods and baby-led weaning.
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Tongue Tie
Are you concerned your baby may have a tongue tie? Your first step should be a full feeding assessment with a lactation consultant. In Kirklees, you can access this service for free via Locala (see link above), or privately with a lactation consultant (IBCLC). For more information on tongue tie, visit the ATTP (Association of Tongue Tie Practitioners).
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Breastfeeding grief and trauma
"Breastfeeding grief, loss, or trauma exists. It matters and it’s real. You might feel many different emotions and no two experiences are exactly the same. It doesn’t mean you aren’t grateful that your baby is being fed. It doesn’t mean that you prioritise your own feelings over your baby’s needs." - Professor Amy Brown
Tuesday group
Join us every Tuesday 9.30am - 11.30am. We meet at The Nest, The Tech, 140 Huddersfield Rd, Holmfirth HD9 3AR.
Need to speak to us before? E-mail us or get in touch on social media.
NEW Friday group
NEW for 2026 - Slaithwaite Group.
Starts Friday 18 September, term time only.
Slaithwaite Community Centre, Bank Gate, Slaithwaite, HD7 5DL