Breastfeeding Network Walking Groups

Our walk follows a flat route in Sandwell Valley park, which is suitable for pushchairs and mobile toddlers.
Please note – the walk will start at 10am. The group will be visible from the parking area throughout the walk so if you are running late, please feel free to catch up with us/join on a later lap.
At these sessions you can meet and socialise with other local families and also have the chance to chat with a breastfeeding peer supporter – if follow-on breastfeeding support is required, further 1-1 breastfeeding support can be arranged.

Infant Feeding Support Groups
Sandwell BfN’s Infant Feeding support groups across Sandwell; creating free safe spaces for parents to meet other parents, ask questions or access evidence based information on breastfeeding and infant feeding for babies of all ages. Virtual support is also available three times a week with online support groups.

Up to date group timings and venues can be found at: https://linktr.ee/sandwellbfn. All in person group venues are easily accessible by public transport and by car, pushchair and wheel chair friendly and always come with free refreshments and soft play areas for babies.

One to One Support
As well as these groups, Sandwell BfN also host weekly social groups online, fortnightly walking groups, online social media support and home visits, as well as one to one telephone, text and video call support with trained Breastfeeding Peer Supporters.
Families can self-refer and contact the Sandwell team directly:
Call, text or WhatsApp: 07505 775357
Or email: Sandwell@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
For general breastfeeding information visit:
https://linktr.ee/sandwellbfn

How to breastfeed

Infant Feeding Antenatal Workshops
The Breastfeeding online Antenatal Workshop is a FREE session for all Sandwell parents-to-be run hosted by the BfN Sandwell peer support team.
The interactive antenatal session covers:
• key points on how to breastfeed your baby
• responsive feeding for both mum and baby
• baby’s feeding cues
• composition of breastmilk
• baby’s stomach sizes at different ages
• what to expect in your baby’s nappies.
Booking details and link can be found at www.bookwhen.com/sandwellbfn