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Breastfeeding Your Baby

Breastfeeding gives your baby the best possible start in life. Find information and support to help you on your breastfeeding journey.

Breastfeeding Support Contact Details

Our phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 08:30–16:00. You can email us anytime and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Phone

01 637 3251

breastfeedingsupport@nmh.ie

Breastfeeding Support at The National Maternity Hospital

We are committed to providing the highest standard of breastfeeding support for families. Whether you are preparing to breastfeed, seeking guidance in the early days, or experiencing challenges, our dedicated team of five Lactation Consultants and our experienced midwifery staff are here to help.

We offer a range of supports including in person and online breastfeeding classes, one to one and group consultations as well as specialist postnatal clinics to meet the needs of all National Maternity Hospital breastfeeding families.

Breastfeeding support is available exclusively to patients of The National Maternity Hospital. If you had your baby in another Dublin maternity hospital, we kindly ask that you contact your own care provider for breastfeeding assistance as they can offer the most appropriate breastfeeding support for your specific care journey.

Breastfeeding Classes, Support and Information Sessions

Details of the breastfeeding classes, support clinics, and information sessions available at The National Maternity Hospital, in person and online.

Antenatal Breastfeeding Class: Preparing to Breastfeed

Facilitated by one of our Lactation Consultants, this antenatal class will help you prepare for breastfeeding and build your confidence before your baby arrives. Available in person and online.

In Person

Where: Lecture Theatre, Level 1, 65/66 Mount St (adjacent to Holles St)
When: On the first Wednesday of every month – Download a PDF of our 2026 schedule here
Booking: Walk in. No appointment required
Partners: Encouraged to please attend

Online

Where: Virtual, via Webex
When: On the third Wednesday of every month
Class Time: 6.00 – 8.00pm
Booking: To book your online class, please email classes@nmh.ie
Partners: Encouraged to please attend

Breastfeeding Difficulties and Support Clinic

If you are experiencing difficulties or challenges with breastfeeding, you and your baby are welcome to attend our Breastfeeding Support Clinic facilitated by the Breastfeeding Team. This clinic is by appointment only.

In Person

Where: Antenatal Education Room, 65/66 Mount Street (adjacent to Holles St)
When: Every Tuesday from 09.30am – 12.00 noon

Where: Private clinic rooms, 1st floor 60 Mount Street (adjacent to Holles St)
When: Every Friday from 09.30am – 12.00 noon

Booking: To book your appointment, please email sdoyle@nmh.ie

Colostrum Harvesting Information Session

This session aims to help provide you with information and practical support on how to collect colostrum during the antenatal period.
It also explains the value of colostrum harvesting. Free Colostrum Harvesting Kits are available at each session.

In Person

Where:The NMH, Mount St Lower entrance Ground Floor Boardroom
When: Every Friday, 9:30am–10:30am*
Booking: No booking required

*Please note the following schedule changes for 2026:

Friday 9 October, 11:30am – Boardroom
Friday 20 November, 11:30am – Boardroom

Video Guides

Browse our breastfeeding video guides for practical tips and advice.

Antenatal Colostrum Harvesting

Watch our video to learn about antenatal colostrum harvesting, including when and how to express colostrum before your baby is born, and the benefits for you and your baby.