Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Breastfeeding Peer Support Service

Most expectant parents are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding and want to give their babies the best natural nourishment. However, they may worry about how to achieve it and do it well. Throughout the breastfeeding journey, parents may have different questions, including "What are the techniques for breastfeeding?", "How do I know if the baby is getting enough?", and "How can I manage breastfeeding after returning to work?". During these times, mothers would feel more relaxed with the support from peers. With this in mind, the Department of Health has launched the Breastfeeding Peer Support Scheme, which is managed by a non-governmental organisation called the "Natural Parenting Network". Volunteer mothers who had breastfed before are trained to become peer counsellors and provide mother-to-mother support, so that breastfeeding mothers are empowered to initiate and continue breastfeeding.

The Scheme includes:

Breastfeeding Workshops (conducted only in Cantonese) Breastfeeding Workshops (conducted only in Cantonese)

Peer counsellors shares breastfeeding information and practical tips with participants, on topics such as "Preparing to breastfeed before childbirth" and "Key points for establishing and maintaining milk supply." The workshops, with Q&A session, are available in both online and in-person formats. Expectant parents, new parents and their family members, as well as postnatal helpers are all welcome to join.
Peer support groups Peer support groups

Mothers are welcome to join the WhatsApp group or Facebook group which are managed by peer counsellors. In the peer support groups, mothers can ask questions related to breastfeeding. They can also exchange practical tips and support each other within the groups. There is a new WhatsApp group that especially provides support to breastfeeding mothers at work.

Breastfeeding information Breastfeeding information

The peer support programme shares practical breastfeeding information on social media and communication platforms. Follow our page on Facebook, Instagram, and WeChat now!
Learn breastfeeding from demonstration videos Learn breastfeeding from demonstration videos

Through demonstration videos, mothers can easily understand the techniques and practical tips for breastfeeding. Topics include (videos only available in Cantonese):
Peer Support Hotline Peer Support Hotline: 6194 3359 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday to Friday, except public holidays)

For enquiries related to breastfeeding or peer support activities of the programme, mothers can leave us a voice message or text us at the WhatsApp. Peer counsellors will reply as soon as possible.
Peer Counsellor Recruitment and Training Peer Counsellor Recruitment and Training (Training conducted in Cantonese only)

The Breastfeeding Peer Support Scheme recruits new volunteers from time to time. If you are a mother who has breastfed and would like to support other breastfeeding mothers, you are welcome to join our training to become a peer counsellor. Details will be announced here (only in Traditional Chinese) in due course.

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