A step-by-step guide to infant feeding support in the Wakefield district from 10 weeks of pregnancy, up to your child being 1 year of age.
The guide tells you about the appointments, local services, support and advice you will receive all to do with feeding your child.
Have a look at the Infant Feeding Journey here: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents
Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby’s feeding well and getting enough – especially in the first few days.
But once you’ve mastered it, you’ll probably find it’s the easiest and most satisfying way to feed your baby.
Breastfeeding – Best Start in Life – NHS
Introducing your baby to solid foods, also referred to as weaning, starts when your baby is around 6 months old.
Your baby should be introduced to a varied diet, alongside their usual breast milk or first infant formula.
It can be confusing knowing when and how to start introducing solid foods. On the website you will find expert NHS advice, helpful videos, tips from other parents, and lots of simple, healthy weaning recipe and meal ideas.
Families and Babies (FAB) is a local service that work in partnership with your Midwife and Health Visitor to offer breastfeeding support and information when feeding your baby to support all families to enjoy their breastfeeding journeys. FAB also support breastfeeding on the postnatal wards at Pinderfields Hospital helping to get breastfeeding off to a great start.
If you need one-to-one support, you can make an appointment to see a FAB Peer Supporter by ringing the 24-hour helpline on 01924 851901.
There are a number of Breastfeeding Friendly venues across the district: Breastfeeding Friendly Wakefield
Find out more about introducing solid foods with your baby: www.unicef.org.uk
Families and Babies (FAB) hold a small number of breast pumps, which are available for short-term loan by referral only. If the person who is supporting you with your breastfeeding thinks that you may need one, they can access the Wakefield Breast Pump Loan Scheme by calling the FAB helpline number 01924 851901.
Collections can also be made at one of the Family Hub locations, find your nearest Family Hub here.
Find out more about the Breast Pump Loan Scheme here: FAB Locations – Wakefield
Ankyloglossia, also known as tongue tie, is a condition which affects around 10% of babies and is more common in boys than girls. Most of us have a lingual frenulum (a membrane situated on the underside of the tongue) so the presence of a visible or palpable lingual frenulum is normal anatomy.
Many tongue ties do not cause problems and do not require treatment, with some resolving spontaneously over time. In some instances, feeding support to improve attachment is all that is needed. For further information, please visit Mid Yorks NHS – Breastfeeding
Everyone wants the best for their children, but with so much conflicting advice it can be hard to know what to do for the best as a parent, especially in the early years. HENRY is for parents or carers of children aged 0-5 years old and covers 5 themes providing everything you need to help get your little one off to a great start. The 5 themes are:
HENRY is delivered at your local Family Hub, contact them to find out more.
The Wakefield Growing Healthy 0-19 Service have an app with lots of information including videos on a wide range of topics – it is a must-have for all parents and carers. Here’s just some of the topics the app covers:
Download the app here: on Google Play (Android), or in the App Store (iOS)