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Useful local and national feeding resources
There are lots of helpful places to find support, both nearby and across the UK.
Devon Positive About Breastfeeding
This scheme helps parents find friendly places to breastfeed and support groups in Devon.
National Breastfeeding Helplines and Websites
Need to speak to someone? These helplines offer free advice from trained people:
- National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212
- Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0300 330 5453
- La Leche League: 0345 120 2918
- NCT (National Childbirth Trust): 0300 330 0700
Helpful websites:
- The Breastfeeding Network
- Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
- La Leche League
- NCT – National Childbirth Trust
For information and advice on safe sleep for your new-born
All their essential safer sleep information in one video
Caring for your baby at night
This leaflet offers helpful, practical advice to parents on looking after their sleeping baby both during the day and at night.
Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP)
The Devon Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership (MNVP) works with the Devon Integrated Care Board (ICB) to help improve care for parents and babies in the county.
We support the people who plan and run maternity and baby services to make sure care is kind, personal, and safe. We do this by making sure that the voices of parents and families are listened to when decisions are made.
We talk to people who have recently used local maternity or neonatal services. We listen to their stories and feedback, then share what we learn with the NHS and the people who provide care. This helps to make services better for everyone by putting the experiences of families at the centre of planning and improvements.
Our work also helps the ICB meet its goals as part of the national three-year plan to improve maternity and neonatal care in England.
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.
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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.