Supporting breastfeeding families in Birmingham to achieve their feeding goals.
Whether you are pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or you know someone who is thinking about their feeding options, there is support out there for you.
Finding Support
We want to help every parent in Birmingham get the right support so that they can achieve their breastfeeding goals – whether that’s trying breastfeeding once, or breastfeeding for many months. There is lots of free support available to help you feed your baby.
Your Midwife/Health Visitor
Your midwife and health visitor can give breastfeeding support throughout pregnancy and after your baby is born. They can help you with a breastfeeding plan and help you find extra support.
Local Breastfeeding Support:
Breastfeeding Network
If you’re looking for friendly breastfeeding support in Birmingham, the Breastfeeding Network (BfN) is here to help.
Visit their main page on the BfN website:
Birmingham – The Breastfeeding Network
You can also find them on social media:
@breastfeedingnetworkbirmingham
What Does BfN Offer?
The BfN Birmingham team provides free, confidential support for all families – whether you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, expressing, or mixed feeding.
Our trained peer supporters are available to offer:
- Face-to-face groups across the city
- Phone, text, and virtual support seven days a week
- Information and guidance on breastfeeding, expressing, and medication safety (through the Drugs in Breastmilkservice)
- 24/7 national support via the National Breastfeeding Helpline
Come along, get in touch, or explore the options that work best for you.
Face to Face Groups
Monday
- Afternoon: Wychall Children’s Centre (Northfield) – 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Tuesday
- Morning: Lakeside Children’s Centre (Erdington) – 10:00am to 11:30am
Wednesday
- Morning: Kitts Green Children’s Centre (Hodge Hill) – 10:00am to 11:30am
Thursday
- Morning: Selly Oak Methodist Church (organised by Chinnbrook Children’s Centre, Selly Oak) – 10:00am to 11:30am
Friday
- Morning: Fox Hollies Children’s Centre (Yardley) – 10:00am to 11:30am
- Afternoon: Ladywood Children’s Centre (Ladywood) – 12:30pm to 2:00pm
Phoenix Mums and Infants
Phoenix Mums & Infants is new peer support group that started in February 2025 for new mothers or mothers to be in the Birmingham area who would benefit from support from other mothers and trained advisors.
Visit their main page and register your interest here: Phoenix Thrive
For more local support, visit our infant feeding support in Birmingham and Solihull page.
Need Support Now?
National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212 — available 24/7, 365 days a year.
Drugs in Breastmilk Service: Get reliable, evidence-based information for families and health professionals here.