Breastfeeding Peer Support

Bristol Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

A peer support service commissioned by NHS Bristol and run by Barnardos is offering extra support and information to Bristol mothers.

This project will be evaluated by Bristol University - please let us know what you think.

What is peer support?

It is local mother-to-mother support. Mothers who have breastfed and had some training are offering extra antenatal and postnatal information and support for mothers who live locally.

Who can use the service?

All mums who live in: Whitchurch Park, Hartcliffe, Bishopsworth, Filwood, Stockwood,Hengrove, Henbury, Southmead, Lockleaze, Kingsweston and Avonmouth, and Hillfields.

Where will I meet a peer supporter?

Your peer supporter will offer you a home visit with your mum or partner before your baby is born, and a contact after. They can offer encouragement on the phone, via text or e-mail, and can offer you some extra visits if this helps. There are also voluntary peer supporters in many of the breastfeeding support groups (January 2012 PDF) who help to promote breastfeeding across Bristol.

Where can I find out more?

If you would like to know more about peer support or would like to train as a volunteer peer supporter, please contact Barnardo's on 0117 978 2441.