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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We\u2019d love to know how you get on – was there anything which turned out to be especially helpful or is there anything we missed? If you have any feedback please contact Professor Sarah Jewell (s.l.jewell@reading.ac.uk<\/a>).<\/p>\n

In this guide we provide a list of potentially useful resources and some useful resources to signpost your employees to, if you wish.<\/p>\n

Employer\/Organisation Resources<\/h3>\n

Employer legal obligations<\/i><\/h4>\n

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance on pregnant and new mothers:
\nhttps:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/mothers\/employer\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

HSE guidance on rest and breastfeeding at work:
\nhttps:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/mothers\/employer\/rest-breastfeeding-at-work.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

HSE information on risk assessments:
\nhttps:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/mothers\/employer\/risk-assessment.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

HSE information on common risks:
\nhttps:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/mothers\/employer\/common-risks.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Maternity Action toolkit:
\nhttps:\/\/maternityactionemployers.org.uk\/toolkit\/<\/a><\/p>\n

The Breastfeeding Network has a Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme:
\nhttps:\/\/www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk\/get-involved\/bfn-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme\/<\/a>
\nwith information on becoming a breastfeeding friendly employer:<\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk\/get-involved\/bfn-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme\/more-information-for-employers\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Information on less typical breastfeeding circumstances:<\/i><\/p>\n

Sick children: Lyndsey Hookway IBCLC has done a lot of research on breastfed sick children (particularly medically complex children), her provides a suite of resources on breastfed sick children: https:\/\/breastfeedingthebrave.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Relactation and induced lactation : La Leche League https:\/\/laleche.org.uk\/relactation-induced-lactation\/<\/a> and the Association of Breastfeeding mothers https:\/\/abm.me.uk\/breastfeeding-information\/relactation\/<\/a> provide a useful overview of relactation and induced lactation<\/p>\n

Donating breastmilk: The UK Association For Milk Banking https:\/\/ukamb.org\/<\/a> and The Human Milk Foundation https:\/\/humanmilkfoundation.org\/<\/a> provide useful information on breastmilk donation<\/p>\n

Useful Resources to Signpost Employees to<\/i><\/h4>\n

Services and Charities: Information on Breastfeeding and Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: https:\/\/abm.me.uk\/breastfeeding-information\/breastfeeding-work\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding Network: https:\/\/www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk\/breastfeeding-information\/continuing-the-breastfeeding-journey\/returning-to-work-or-study\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Health and Safety Executive: https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/mothers\/employer\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

NHS Guidance for mothers: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/baby\/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding\/breastfeeding-and-lifestyle\/back-to-work\/<\/a> and https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/start-for-life\/baby\/feeding-your-baby\/breastfeeding\/breastfeeding-returning-to-work\/<\/a><\/p>\n

La Leche League: https:\/\/laleche.org.uk\/working-and-breastfeeding\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Maternity Action: https:\/\/maternityaction.org.uk\/advice\/continuing-to-breastfeed-when-you-return-to-work\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding Support and Information<\/strong>
\nYou may wish to signpost employees to sources of support regarding breastfeeding and information, and any support provided in your organisation such as any parent and carer network or peer support.<\/p>\n

Find a local breastfeeding support group<\/i><\/p>\n

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: https:\/\/abm.me.uk\/find-a-local-breastfeeding-support-group\/<\/a>
\nBreastfeeding network: https:\/\/www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk\/drop-in-centres-map\/<\/a><\/p>\n

La Leche League GB: https:\/\/laleche.org.uk\/find-lll-support-group\/<\/a><\/p>\n

National Childbirth Trust Baby Cafes: https:\/\/www.nct.org.uk\/about-us\/community-support-programmes\/nct-baby-cafe<\/a><\/p>\n

Helplines<\/i><\/p>\n

The National Breastfeeding helpline<\/a>: 0300 100 0212 is available 24\/7. The National Breastfeeding helpline also offers a web-based breastfeeding support service and social media support: https:\/\/www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk\/chat\/<\/a><\/p>\n

La Leche League<\/a>: 0345 120 2918; you can contact a local La League Leader if one is available in your area: https:\/\/laleche.org.uk\/call\/#leaders<\/a><\/p>\n

National Childbirth Trust (NCT) Infant Feeding Line<\/a>: 0300 330 0700<\/p>\n

One to one Breastfeeding Support<\/i><\/p>\n

Search for a IBCLC lactation consultant: https:\/\/lcgb.org\/find-an-ibclc\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding Information<\/i><\/p>\n

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: https:\/\/abm.me.uk\/breastfeeding-information\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Breastfeeding Network: https:\/\/www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

La Leche League: https:\/\/laleche.org.uk\/get-support\/#bfinfo<\/a><\/p>\n

NHS: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/baby\/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding\/breastfeeding\/<\/a><\/p>\n

National Childbirth Trust (NCT): https:\/\/www.nct.org.uk\/<\/a><\/p>\n

You may wish to signpost employees to the following charities who support perinatal mental health and resources:
\nPandas foundation: https:\/\/pandasfoundation.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Maternal Mental Health Alliance: https:\/\/maternalmentalhealthalliance.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Professor Amy Brown\u2019s breastfeeding grief resources: https:\/\/professoramybrown.co.uk\/articles\/f\/supporting-breastfeeding-grief—a-collection-of-resources\/<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

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