Advice for parents on feeding your baby and then when to move on to introducing solid foods to your baby.
Take a look at of guidance to support you, along with hints and tips from other parents.
We have lots of information to support you through your feeding journey, along with hints and tips from other parents.
There is a lot of evidence to show how beneficial it is to breastfeed your baby, especially in the early weeks. However, it can take time to get the hang of, and there may be reasons why you cannot breastfeed. Take a look at the Start for Life leaflet
How can I tell that breastfeeding is going well?
Pregnancy/ 0 - 14 days old Feeding Support
What Antenatal Classes are available in Walsall ?
Free - Virtual, eLearning and face to face. To book, contact your Community Midwife or Health Visitor.
When might specialist support be needed through pregnancy?
- Elective caesarean.
- Endocrine conditions.
- Congenital abnormalities
- Pre-term/expected neonatal units admission.
- Multiple pregnancy.
- Previous breast surgery.
- Previous breastfeeding trauma.
- Advanced medications.
When might specialist support be needed when baby is 0 - 14 days ?
- Babies with 5 day weight loss >10%.
- Babies that have had referral to Paediatric Assessment Unit (PAU) for feeding issues .
- Mothers that require additional support for complex breastfeeding challenges (poor tone, abnormalities etc).
Specialist Midwife Contact Details : wht.
Babies 14 + days old Feeding Support
If you have any feeding questions or concerns speak to the Healthy Child Programme Single Point of Access (SPA) who supports families from 14 + days and beyond.
When might specialist support be needed when baby is 14 + days old?
- Baby in/recent admission to Paediatric assessment unit (PAU) with feeding related issues.
- Readmission to acute services in the neonatal period with feeding related issues.
- Low birth weigh with feeding issues. (<2.5kg).
- Infant weight issue (not achieving optimal growth).
- Infant health issues that are affecting infant feeding includes possible tongue tie, pre-term, non-resolving jaundice, persistently unsettled, cleft lip/plate, etc).
- Maternal Health issues such as persistent nipple soreness and damage persistent blocked ducts and Mastitis.
- Previous breast surgery.
- Maternal medication use that affects breastmilk and /or breastmilk supply.
- Loan of Breast Pumps if clinically required.
Infant Feeding Contact Details : wht.
Additional Support for families
whg Children’s Champion Team support families with;
- Expecting a baby and want to know more information and support about feeding your baby?
- Commenced feeding baby but would benefit from emotional support or attendance at a peer support group.
- Parent would like more information about feeding their baby, or to discuss past experiences, expectations or worries about breastfeeding.
- Support to meet other new and expectant parents at our peer support groups which are delivered across the borough weekly.
Contact Details: Childrens.
Are you in need of some support in feeding or would like to meet other parents ?
Come along to our Breastfeeding groups that are run by whg Childrens Champions;
- Every Thursday 12:30- 2:00pm at West Family Hub
- Every Tuesday 10.30- 12.30pm South and Central Hub
- Every Wednesday 10:30 - 12:00PM East Family Hub
The Infant Feeding service are available Every Friday at North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Heath, Blakenall, WS3 1HJ 11.00 - 12.30
No booking you can drop in.
The National Breastfeeding Helpline offers friendly, non-judgemental, independent, evidence based breastfeeding 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.
For confidential breastfeeding information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212.
Lines are open 24 7 every day
Walsall partners are working towards making Walsall Breastfeeding Friendly. This includes ensuring public places welcome women who wish to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding is one of the most effective ways of giving every child the best start in life. We need to work together as a community, so women feel comfortable and able to breastfeed wherever they choose.
Welcome Guidance has been produced to help staff understand how they can support women using facilities
To register interest please complete a form
The following venues are members of the Walsall Welcome Breastfeeding Here scheme, look for the logo in their window:
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- Aldridge Library, Rookery Lane, Aldridge, WS9 8N
- North Family Hub, 275 Blakenall Lane, Blakenall, Walsall WS3 1HJ
- East Family Hub, East Family Hub, Silver Court, Walsall, WS8 6HA
- West Family Hub, Ilmington House, Crescent Road, Wednesbury, WS10 8AE
- South and Central Family Hub, Birchills Street, Walsall, WS2 8NF
- Darlaston Library, 1 King Street, Darlaston, WS10 8D
- Oak Park Active Living Centre, Walsall Wood, WS9 9BH
- Bloxwich Active Living Centre, High St, Bloxwich, Walsall WS3 2DA
- Walsall Gala, Tower Street, WS1 1DH
- Pelsall Community Association, Station road, Pelsall, WS3 4BQ
- Willenhall CHART/ Tiny Tareaways 19 Gomer St, Willenhall WV13 2NS
- Manor Farm Community Association, WS4 1EU
- Ryecroft Community Centre, 28 New Forest Rd, Walsall WS3 1TR
- Darlaston Town Hall Victoria Rd, Darlaston, Wednesbury WS10 8AA
- The mindkind project, 10 Proffitt St, Walsall WS2 8AP
- Frank F Harrison Community Association Ltd, Stephenson Square, Bloxwich, WS2 7DY
- St Thomas Church, WS9 8SL
- The Table, 33 Lower Hall Ln, Walsall WS11RR
- Munchbox cafe, 20 Church St, Darlaston, Wednesbury WS10 8DU
- CAHMS, Abbotts Street, WS3 3AZ
- Little Professors Nursery, the hub, walsall college, WS2 8ES
- Toddle About Town, Old Hall Trading Estate, Unit 12, Field Road Entry, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3HJ
- Little Ps Playtown, Walsall Wood, WS8 7DG
- Moxley Peoples Centre Charity - 3 Queen St, Moxley, Wednesbury WS10 8TA
- whg community room, Central Drive, WS3 2QH
- The Littleton, College, Littleton st, Walsall WS2 8ES
- whg community room, Catsill, WS8 6BN
- whg Office, 100 Hatherton Street WS1 1AB
- OHPP community hub, 67 Queen Elizabeth Avenue, WS2 0BD
- The New Art Gallery
- Bloxwich Library, Elmore Row, WS3 2HR
- Willenhall Community Library
- Costa, Unit 45, 34 Park Mall, Saddlers Centre, Walsall, WS1 1YS
- Costa, Gallery Sq, Walsall WS2 8L
- Walsall Library Lichfield street WS1 1TR
- Rough Hay Community Room 27 Hall Street East WS10 8
- Willenhall Memorial Park , 31 Pinson Road, Willemhall, WV13 2PW
- Empowering futures, The Walsall Hub, WS2 8HE
- Streetly Library, Blackwood Road, B74 3PL
- Brownhills Library, WS8 7JB
- Walsall Aboretum, 139 Broadway North, Walsall WS1 2QB
- Star Cafe, High Street, Brownhills, WS8 6HH
- Little hooligans, 8a, The Quarter, Lower Hall Ln, Walsall WS1 1RH
- Tesco Brownhills, Silver Street, WS8 6DZ
If you have any questions, please email Family Hubs familyhubs
#Walsallwelcomesbreastfeeding
Becoming a parent is a very special time. Getting to know your new baby and learning how to care for their needs can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. However, it can also be challenging, especially when you are tired and your baby is wakeful and wanting to feed frequently during the night.
Caring for your Baby at Night and when Sleeping A Guide for Parents
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If you’re more than 10 weeks pregnant or you have a child under four, you could get support to buy healthy food and milk with NHS Healthy Start. It could take as little as five minutes to apply. Check if you’re eligible today: 👉 www. You can also visit your nearest Family Hub or Walsall Connected Centre to help you apply. |
Find out more about Walsall’s infant feeding service in Walsall.
Walsall Health Visiting Service Infant Feeding Team is available to offer specialist advice, offering individualised support and a breastfeeding peer support group.
Telephone:01922 605248
Available Monday – Friday: 9am – 5pm (except Bank Holidays)
We offer support via:
- Telephone contact
- Virtual video consultations
- Face to face consultations (by appointment only)
- Infant Feeding Support Group
You can also find us on Facebook: @Walsall Welcomes Breastfeeding
Introduction to Solid Foods
Are you thinking about how to introduce solid foods to your baby?
Have you started to give your baby solid foods and would like extra support and advice?
If so, our Infant Feeding Team offer a FREE introduction to Solid Foods Workshops at our Family Hubs. The workshop will give you advice and tips to help you feel more confident for the next steps of your babies feeding journey. To book email .