Join us for free, weekly support
Huddersfield Bosom Buddies meet every Tuesday morning at the Nest in Holmfirth, HD9 3AR, 9.30 - 11.30am. No need to book, just turn up.
Need support now? Scroll down to find other resources.
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. You can contact the service to refer yourself for support or your Health Visitor or Child Development Practitioner can refer you to the Infant Feeding Team.
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.
Online Information
La Leche League
Evidence based support on topics including latch, mastitis, weaning and teething
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 car
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.
How to find us
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.