Breastfeeding support
We recognise the many health and emotional benefits of breastfeeding and are committed to supporting mothers to achieve effective breastfeeding according to their wishes and needs. In the first few days, you and your baby will be getting to know each other. It may take time for both of you to get the hang of breastfeeding. This happens more quickly for some women than others. Your midwife will discuss feeding with you at each contact, but you may find you require additional support in between these visits.
Feeding clinics that you are able to access are also held across the districts throughout the week.
Trust Wide Maternity Breastfeeding Specialist Clinics
If you are pregnant and have any concerns about breastfeeding, please attend any of the breastfeeding clinics. The staff in the clinics will support you and assist you to develop a feeding plan if required. We offer a range of options and venues for these clinics. Some are appointment only and some are drop in sessions. Please check the details for each individual clinic below.
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Day of Week |
Time |
Venue |
Contact Details |
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Tuesday |
Morning, appointments only |
Castle Children’s Centre, Barnsley Road, Sandal Wakefield, WF1 5NU |
To book tel: 01924 543424
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Tuesday |
1pm till 3pm |
As above |
Drop in session |
|
Thursday |
12pm till 2pm |
Birstall & Birkenshaw Children’s Centre, Fieldhead Crescent, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9BP. |
Drop in session |
|
Friday |
Morning appointments only |
Pomfret Children’s Centre, Rookhill Road, Pontefract, WF8 2DD Free parking is in the sports and social club, Chequers Close. |
To book tel: 01977 747432 |
All sessions are breastfeeding clinics. Tongue tie divisions are not performed in these clinics. Where indicated tongue tie divisions will be arranged by the practitioner following assessment in the breastfeeding clinic.
Useful contacts
Please contact a community midwife if you require a referral.
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Trust
Dewsbury Community Midwives: 01924 319354
Bronte Birth Centre: 01924 319152
Pinderfields Community Midwives 01924 543424
Pinderfields Birth Centre 01924 543004 / 543005
Pontefract Community Midwives: 01977 747431
Friarwood Birth Centre: 01977 747432 / 747433
Dewsbury
Auntie Pams, 9 Northgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1DS. Tel: 01924 438316.
Wakefield
Families and Babies (FAB), 31 All Saints Walk in The Ridings
9.30-3.30 Monday to Friday
12.30-3 on Saturdays
10-3 on Sundays
24 Hour Helpline: 01924 851 901
Baby Café
Find a café near you on the link below.
National
National Breastfeeding Helpline. Tel: 0300 100 0212, 9.30am to 9.30pm, daily.
Useful Links