We want to hear from you!
Are you interested in becoming a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter?
The Milk! Infant Feeding Team are currently recruiting Breastfeeding Peer Supporters to train as volunteers at MILK! in the West Sussex area.
We are looking for Mothers who have-
SCFT volunteer registration requirements which will include an interview, references, statutory training, up to date immunisation and DBS checks (which we will organise)
The course will cover all aspects of breastfeeding with the aim of you then being able to offer support to other mums at our MILK! sessions.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Please email us on sc-tr.infantfeedingteamwestsussex@nhs.net for more information or to register your interest.
Your interest must be received by: Monday January 9th, 2023
NEWS: Baby-friendly gold award for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
Baby-Friendly Gold Award for Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust
The West Sussex health visiting service have become the first in the South East (outside London) to receive a Unicef UK Gold award for their work.
The service, which is part of the Trust’s Healthy Child Programme, has received the prestigious Baby Friendly Gold Award, recognising excellent and sustained practice in the support of infant feeding and parent-infant relationships across West Sussex.
You can read the full story here.
Please note: MILK! Breastfeeding Support Sessions are available face to face. If you would like support with feeding your baby, (breast, mixed or formula) please call your health visiting team to book into our MILK! sessions. All MILK! sessions must be pre-booked. The MILK! sessions are run by experienced infant feeding advisors who are eager to support you with any feeding queries or concerns.
Breast pump hire
The MILK! breast pump loan scheme is available. Please contact your Health Visitor for further information and support.
For other information on increasing milk supply, see the Global Health Media video on increasing your milk supply.
Breast pumps can also be hired from Ardo and Medela breast pump companies.
Further information and support on infant feeding can be found below.
National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212
Seven days a week, 9:30am - 9:30pm. Live online support via web chat.
Unicef Baby Friendly: Statement on infant feeding and maximising breast milk.
A range of Baby Friendly resources on infant feeding and supporting close and loving relationships can also be found at Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative.
Other useful breastfeeding resources can be found at:
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidance for pregnant women
Information on infant formula can be found at:
Global Health Media has excellent video resources on breastfeeding:
Human Milk Banks
You are very welcome to attend any MILK! Breastfeeding Support session before and/or after your baby is born. If you wish to attend with your partner/ family member/friend who is supporting you to feed your baby, they are very welcome.
Please contact your family Health Visitor/Midwife or local Children and Family Centre for details.
Health Visiting
Team |
Telephone Number |
|
Arun and Bognor Hub |
01273 696011 ext 8298 |
sc-tr.arunhcp@nhs.net |
Chichester Hub |
01273 696011 ext 5267 |
sc-tr.chichesterhcphub@nhs.net |
Crawley Hub |
01273 696011 ext 6860 |
sc-tr.crawleyhcphub@nhs.net |
Horsham Hub |
01273 696011 ext 4872 |
sc-tr.horshamhcphub@nhs.net |
Mid Sussex Hub |
01273 696011 ext 6606 |
sc-tr.midsussexhcphub@nhs.net |
Worthing and Adur Hub |
01273 696011 ext 6171 |
sc-tr.worthinghcphub@nhs.net |
National Breastfeeding helpline
ICON - Being a parent can be stressful. ICON is all about helping people who care for babies to cope with crying. ICON stands for * I – Infant crying is normal* C –Comforting methods can help* O – It’s OK to walk away* N – Never, ever shake a baby. Speak to someone if you need support such as your family, friends, Midwife, GP or Health Visitor. Please follow the ICON guidance for coping with crying, see webpage- https://iconcope.org/parentsadvice/