Stockport Breastfeeding
Welcome to the Breastfeeding Stockport website. It’s never too early to start thinking about how you`re going to feed your baby.
Today, most women in England are choosing to breastfeed because:
- Breast milk is the only natural food designed for your baby.
- Breastfeeding protects your baby from infections and diseases.
- Breast milk provides health benefits for your baby.
- Breastfeeding provides health benefits for mum.
- It’s free and available whenever and wherever your baby needs a feed.
- It’s the right temperature.
- It can build a strong physical and emotional bond between mother and baby.
- It can give you a great sense of achievement.
Helpful advice and information from Breastfeeding Stockport
This site has been developed to offer breastfeeding guidance and support for mothers in the Stockport area. We have split this site into seven key areas to provide up-to-date information for you:
Breastfeeding Information videos
Click below to see a useful series of information videos on breastfeeding produced with our team.
Stockport breastfeeding information videos.
Support, further information and useful contacts
For advice and support on Infant Feeding – please call the helpline on 07767 870506 /
infantfeedingteam@stockport.nhs.uk
For mental health support see the Pregnancy, Parenthood and Mental Health booklet
Information leaflets on breastfeeding and bottle feeding are below.
Breastfeeding information leaflet - updated March 2023
Bottle feeding information leaflet - updated March 2023
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