Supporting Breastfeeding Women since 1979

Helpline 08444 122 949

Ring our counselling helpline on 08444 122 949 to speak to one of our fully trained Breastfeeding Counsellors for breastfeeding support and information. More information about call costs

(For admin and non-counselling enquiries please call  08444 122 948)

PR contacts

For any PR inquiries:

You can phone Pam on 07775 618044
Or you can email us on pr [at] abm [dot] me [dot] uk

The ABM and our work

Breastfeeding Information

ABM Magazine

Breastfeeding in the News

Images of Breastfeeding in Western Culture

Images of Breastfeeding in Western Culture

Here is a collection of breastfeeding images compiled by Kate Evans. The images range from the 15th to the 21st century.

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About the ABM

About the ABM

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) is a voluntary organisation funded in 1979 by a group of mothers experienced in breastfeeding counselling.

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Training and Teaching with the ABM

Training and Teaching with the ABM

We offer training to become an ABM Mother Supporter and an ABM Breastfeeding Counsellor and can provide support and information for health professionals.

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Support

Support

The ABM can offer a variety of support options, depending on who you are and the information you need. Telephone Counselling Our helpline number is 08444 122 949 and it's open from 9.30am to 10.30pm every day.

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Swine Flu - Continue breastfeeding!

Swine Flu - Continue breastfeeding!

Mothers should continue to breastfeed during the swine flu outbreak With concerns mounting over a global pandemic of swine flu, the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers recommends that all mothers continue to breastfeed their babies, and urges health workers to continue to support mothers in doing so.

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Breastfeeding in Public

Breastfeeding in Public

The Breastfeeding Manifesto Coalition is developing a national scheme to support mothers to exercise their right to breastfeed when out and about.

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Raising awareness of milk banking
Milk Banking started 75 years ago after the birth of the first surviving quadruplets. The babies were born 7 weeks early at home but they were so small that the matron of the Queen Charlotte's...
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UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative statement on dummy use
The Baby Friendly Initiative exists to support health care facilities to implement best practice standards for breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is an important public health issue and its impact on the...
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calf breastfeeding
New study on cow's milk allergy and babies
The Sunday Express published an article yesterday (25th July 2010) reporting the findings in this study. The study, partly funded by the Israeli Milk Council, advises women to give their babies one...
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Changes to Midwives' Rules and Standards
The NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) is reviewing the Midwives' Rules and Standards (which regulate midwives' practice and care provision) and is keen to hear parents' views. The purpose of this...
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