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Infant feeding
Feeding your baby can feel overwhelming at first, but there’s plenty of information and support available.
This page provides helpful guidance on infant feeding, including tips for overcoming breastfeeding challenges. If you’d like direct support, please call Lincolnshire County Council on 01522 843000 (office hours) and ask for breastfeeding support.
You can also contact the 24 hour National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 1000212.
Please note, this page and most of the resources linked reference "breasts" , "breastfeeding" , "breastmilk" , "mother", etc. We understand that these terms are not preferred by all individuals. If needed, please inform the professionals looking after you of your preferred terms.
Did you know...
There are many sources of support available to you to help with feeding your baby
Breastfeeding
Why breastfeed
Preparing for breastfeeding
Beginning your breastfeeding journey
Possible breastfeeding challenges
Feeding early, medically complex, or multiple babies
Breastfeeding older babies and beyond...
Did you know...
There's no time limit for your baby to learn to latch. Some babies need a little more time but you can express your milk for them until they are ready.
Other milk
Other milk
Did you know...
Breastfeeding reduces your baby's risk of many illnesses including infections. It also reduces your risk of illness including breast and ovarian cancers and Type 2 diabetes.
Introducing solids
Introducing solids
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Did you know...
Comforting and responding to your baby releases hormones which stimulates your baby's brain development
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