Midlothian Breast Feeding Alliance (The Breastfeeding Network)

Who is this for?

  • Any family breastfeeding, chestfeeding, combination feeding, expressing/pumping, or looking for more information antenatally

Who provides this?

  • The Breastfeeding Network

Description

The project provides free face to face, in person group support for anything related to breastfeeding. The sessions are facilitated by fully trained Peer Supporters who have breastfed their own children.

How do I access this?

  • Drop-in

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

  • Monday – Newbattle Library (School Campus), 10 am – 11 am
  • Tuesday – Bonnyrigg, Lasswade Library, 1 pm – 2pm
  • Wednesday – Newton Parish Church Hall (Danderhall), , the Church runs a baby group 10-12, and we have a trained volunteer there from 10-11 every week.
  • Thursday – Auchendinny Glencorse Centre, 10 am – 11 am
  • Friday – Gorebridge – The Beacon Gorebridge, 10 am – 11 am

Public Transport

Each location is well served by bus and also has access to free parking. 

  • Mondays (close by) 48, X33 (from Easthouses) 3
  • Tuesdays (short walk) 31, 46 (slightly longer walk) 140, 141, 800
  • Wednesdays 5, 111 (short walk) 6, 33, 46, 48, 51
  • Thursdays (short walk) 37, 47, 47B, 140, 141
  • Fridays 29, 48
Midlothian Breast Feeding Alliance

Contact Details

The Breastfeeding Network, PO Box 11126, Paisley , PA2 8YB

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Types of support on offer:

Drop-in
Information and advice
Support from someone with similar experience
Support in person

Type of services on offer:

General wellbeing
Healthy living

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