NCT is commissioned by both the Scottish Government and NHS to run a variety of free breastfeeding support services across Glasgow and Lothian.
Glasgow and Lothian Breastfeeding Buddies
Our services are delivered by our specially trained peer supporters. They can provide social, emotional and practical support to pregnant and new mums, both during pregnancy and once baby arrives.
We provide support through face to face drop-in groups, as well as providing support on neonatal and postnatal wards.
Breastfeeding peer support
Peer supporters are mums themselves who live in the local area and have lived experience of pregnancy, raising a child and everything in between.
They receive accredited training through the programme enabling them to be non-judgmental, empathic and very good listeners.
No matter what your breastfeeding journey looks like, whether you are a first-time mum or have breastfed before, we will work with you to support you to reach your breastfeeding goals.
Become a breastfeeding peer supporter
As a peer supporter, you will have a positive impact on mothers and parents, helping to make breastfeeding more inclusive and accessible.
You will need to have:
- lived experience of breastfeeding
- availability to undertake 21 hours online training and complete an online workbook
- commitment to a minimum of 2 hours volunteers per week
You can apply to become a breastfeeding peer supporter for:
Face to face drop-in groups
Our drop-in groups are a great place to get support, meet other breastfeeding mums and enjoy a cuppa in a friendly and welcoming setting.
- Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies group
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Day Time Location Monday 10am to 11:30am Hillhead Community Centre, Kirkintilloch Monday 12:30pm to 2pm St Francis Community Centre, Glasgow Thursday 10am to 11:30am Dunterlie Resource Centre, Barrhead - Lothian Breastfeeding Buddies group
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Day Time Location Tuesday 10am to 11am Kidz n Kin, Livingston Wednesday 11am to midday Wester Hailes Healthy Living Centre, Edinburgh Thursday 10:30am to 11:30am Cameron House Community Education Centre, Edinburgh Thursday 1pm to 2pm Pilton Community Health Project, Edinburgh Friday 10am to 11am Armadale Resource Centre, Armadale
Postnatal and neonatal ward support
Our aim is to help you get your breastfeeding journey off to the best start possible.
NCT peer supporters attend postnatal wards across Glasgow and Lothian to help mums with information, emotional and practical support to establish breastfeeding after birth and during their baby’s stay in the ward.
You can ask your ward staff about NCT breastfeeding peer support. Look out for our QR code posters and magnets on the wards.
Glasgow Breastfeeding Buddies provides support in:
Lothian Breastfeeding Buddies provides support in:
Contact us
Get in touch with us, hear about events and updates, or find further support and information.
Social media
Check out our social media for regular updates, information and news about groups, services and events:
Information and support
For further breastfeeding support:
- text 62277
- email glasgowbreastfeedingbuddies@nct.org.uk or lothian.peers@nct.org.uk
For further neonatal breastfeeding support:
- text 66777
- email gbbneonatal@nct.org.uk
NCT Infant Feeding Line
When it comes to feeding your baby, we know how physically and emotionally challenging it can be, and it can take time to feel confident.
If you need information, support or just someone to talk to, give one of our trained breastfeeding counsellors a call on 0300 330 0700.
The line is open every day from 8am to midnight, including bank holidays.