Infant Feeding Team - West Sussex
This service provides mothers and families in West Sussex with specialist advice and support to make informed feeding decisions.
What does this service provide?
Who we are
We are a team of specialist infant feeding advisors (health visitors, lactation consultants, peer support coordinators) in West Sussex.
What we do
We offer one to one support for complex and persistent infant feeding challenges and provide support to enable women who choose to breastfeed to do so for as long as they wish.
We also support the Healthy Child Programme who run MILK! drop-ins in the local areas. MILK! offers infant feeding support for parents and carers who are breastfeeding or mixed feeding.
MILK! drop-ins are available face to face, so if you would like support with feeding your baby (breast or mixed) please drop into one of our sessions. The MILK! drop-ins are run by experienced infant feeding advisors and trained volunteer peer supporters, who are eager to support you with any feeding queries or concerns.
Appointment information
Appointment types
We offer face to face appointments, either at home or within clinic setting. We also provide telephone support and virtual consultations.
Who you'll see
During your appointment you will meet one of our infant feeding specialist staff.
How can I access this service?
You must be registered with a West Sussex GP.
The Infant Feeding Team are available via referral from the Healthy Child Programme for complex feeding issues. We provide a detailed feeding assessment and ongoing support as required. Following your assessment and any care provided, you will be discharged from the Infant Feeding Team and returned to the care of the Healthy Child Programme for ongoing feeding support.
Where can I access this service?
Waiting times
We do not currently have a waiting list for our service.
MILK! drop-ins
You are welcome to drop into any of the venues listed below (providing you are registered with a West Sussex GP) to get some practical help and support with feeding and to chat with other parents about their experiences.
Where can I find resources for this service?
Health for under 5s – support from trusted NHS professionals
UNICEF Baby friendly resources – advice on a range of issues around caring for babies and families
First Step Nutrition – independent public health nutrition charity
ICON – helping people who care for babies to cope with crying
UNICEF Baby Friendly Resources – guide to caring for your baby at night and while sleeping
Global Heath Media – advice on breastfeeding
La Leche League GB – friendly breastfeeding support from pregnancy onwards
The Breastfeeding Network – independent breastfeeding support and information
National Breastfeeding Helpline – 0300 100 0212
Let's get social
You can also get involved by engaging with our service's social media accounts by helping with the latest fundraisers and events.
The MILK Infant Feeding West Sussex Facebook page provides information on MILK! drop ins, advertises peer supporter training courses and shares current infant feeding information.
Get the best from your NHS
If you need advice about our services, facilities or staff, or would like to make a comment, please contact Patient Advice and Liaison Services (PALS).
Contact details
You can contact PALS by the following:
Telephone: 01273 242 292Email: sc-tr.pals@nhs.net
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