Peer supporters are mums who have themselves breastfed and have trained as volunteers to help other mums. Ask your midwife, health practitioner or family hub practitioner about your local peer supporter. You can also find them in many of our groups.
Other support available
- Infant Feeding phone: 07500 952216
- Social media, NHS Infant Feeding Torbay
- Infant Feeding clinic – every Monday at St. Edmunds and Wednesdays at the Beehive; please call us on 0300 333 5352 (Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm) or email: publichealthnursing.torbay@nhs.net to book
- Baby Feeding Group – Mondays at St. Edmunds and Wednesdays, drop in, Beehive, check out all dates and times on our what’s on page
- The breastfeeding friend from Start for Life provides 24/7 support and is available on Amazon Alexa and Facebook Messenger.
- The infant feeding specialist midwife can be contacted on 01803 656275.
- We offer support with breastfeeding and infant feeding to make healthy eating choices. Understanding of attachment and bonding. Contact our advice line or our Facebook page Torbay Infant Feeding
- Start for Life – Breastfeeding, Lots of helpful information and advice on breastfeeding.
If you are interested in becoming a breastfeeding peer supporter, click here to find out more.
