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The BMA is taking strike action involving resident doctors from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April. During this period of industrial action, please attend your appointment unless you hear from us. Please help us help you by choosing the most appropriate service for your needs during this period.

Services

Local breastfeeding support - East

If you live in the East of Devon and need help with breastfeeding, there are friendly places and people who can support you.

Find Help Online

You can get general information, updates, and advice from the Royal Devon Maternity team on social media:

Exeter Babies – Peer Support

Peer support means help from other mums who understand what you’re going through. The Exeter Babies website lists local breastfeeding groups and support in your area.

Find support on the Exeter Babies website

You’re not alone – there are people ready to listen, support you, and help you feel confident feeding your baby.

Get in contact

If you have any urgent health concerns, think you are in labour, or are worried about your baby’s movements, please contact us at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

  • 01392 406616

Please contact this number for both the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital and North Devon District Hospital.

We provide emergency care and advice to families, midwives and GPs in all areas of antenatal, labour and postnatal care.

See also

Outpatient appointments

MY CARE

Accessibility

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Helpful websites

NHS Pregnancy

Stop smoking

Healthy start for life

Diabetes and pregnancy

Tommy’s when to contact a midwife

Devon perinatal pelvic health website

Pain relief in labour

Evolving communities MNVP

First Steps Nutrition website

UNICEF feeding guide

Early nourishment

Exeter Babies

Supporting infant feeding

Lullaby trust