Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding gives your baby the best possible start in life as it has lots of benefits for both you and your baby that last a lifetime. The National Maternity Hospital is an accredited ‘baby friendly’ hospital, which ensures we provide a high standard of care so that pregnant women and new mothers receive the support they need to breastfeed.

Breastfeeding Support Contact Details

Email: breastfeedingsupport@nmh.ie

Phone: 01 637 3251 between 08:30 & 16:00 Monday to Friday

Classes, support clinics and information sessions

Antenatal Breastfeeding Class 'Preparing to Breastfeed'

This class is facilitated by lactation consultants and will help start a positive breastfeeding journey. You can choose to attend this class in person or virtually. 

  • In person

Where: Lecture Theatre, 65/66 Mount St (adjacent to Holles St)

When: on the first Friday of every month from 12.30 - 2.30pm 

Booking: To book your place, please email sdoyle@nmh.ie

  • Virtual

Where: Virtual, via Webex

When: on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6.00 - 8.00pm

Booking: To book your place, please email sdoyle@nmh.ie


Breastfeeding Support Clinic for NMH Mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and challenges 

If you are experiencing difficulties or challenges with breastfeeding, you and your baby are welcome to attend our Breastfeeding Support Clinic. The Clinic is facilitated by the Breastfeeding Team.

Where: Antenatal Education Room, 65/66 Mount Street (adjacent to Holles St)

When: every Tuesday and Thursday from 09.30am - 12.00 noon

Booking: To book your appointment, please email sdoyle@nmh.ie


Colostrum Harvesting Information Session

This session aims to help provide you with information and practical support on how to collect colostrum during the antenatal period. It also explains the value of colostrum harvesting.

Where: The NMH, Mount St Lower entrance Ground Floor Boardroom*

When: every Friday from 9.30am - 10.30am

Booking: No booking is required

Free Colostrum Harvesting Kits are available at this session.

*Except for the following Fridays: 11th October and 22nd November. On those dates, the Information Session on Colostrum Harvesting will be held in the Outpatients Department (OPD)


Cuidiu
La Leche League
Friends of Breastfeeding

Leaflets and resources

Video Clips

Best Beginnings - Illustration of baby attaching at the breast

Ref: Best Beginnings www.bestbeginnings.org.uk

 

Dr. Jack Newman - Really Good Drinking

 

Dr Jack Newman Breastfeeding Video - "Asymmetrical" Latch


Ref: Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC www.ibconline.ca

 

Hand Expression of Breast Milk

Ref: www.breastfeeding.ie

 

Cleaning instructions for Medela pumpsets

Ref: Medela www.medela.com

 

How to use Calypso electronic breastpump

Ref: Ardo Medical www.ardomedical.co.uk