The Breastfeeding Network

We aim to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and those involved in their care.

We run support groups which breastfeeding mothers and their families are welcome to attend for support and information about breastfeeding, to ask questions and to meet and socialise with other breastfeeding women. The support groups are staffed by trained volunteers.

We run courses to train women as peer supporters (breastfeeding helpers) to work in the support groups, on the hospital postnatal wards and in antenatal sessions. These training courses are open to women of all ages, and are free of charge, but carry a firm commitment to a minimum of six hours voluntary work a month for at least a year.

There are drop in centres in Henley, Caversham, Coley Park, East Reading, West Reading, Finchampstead, Katesgrove, Pangbourne, Shinfield, Sonning Common, Whitley and Woodley.

Type of organisation
Voluntary organisation
Primary interest
Families and Parenting
Main activity
Family and parenting services
Beneficiaries
ParentsFemale
Area of activity
Berkshire and neighbouring counties
Charity number
SC 027007
Registered company number
330639
RVA member
Non-member
Voluntary
Voluntary

Map
Address line 1
Reading and West Berkshire
Address line 2
c/o Lynn Aubrey-Jones Infant Feeding Co-ordinator
Address line 3
Whitley Health and social services Centre, 268 Northumberland Avenue
Town
Reading
County
Berkshire
Postcode
RG2 7PJ
Is this location wheelchair accessible?
Yes