Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding gives your baby the best possible start in life as it has lots of benefits for both you and your baby that last a lifetime. The National Maternity Hospital is an accredited ‘baby friendly’ hospital, which ensures we provide a high standard of care so that pregnant women and new mothers receive the support they need to breastfeed.
Breastfeeding Support Contact Details
Email:
breastfeedingsupport@nmh.ie
Phone:
01 637 3251
Office Hours:
08:30 & 16:00 Monday to Friday
Classes, Support Clinics and Information Sessions
Antenatal Breastfeeding Class ‘Preparing to Breastfeed’
This class is facilitated by lactation consultants and will help start a positive breastfeeding journey. You can choose to attend this class in person or virtually.
In person
Where: Lecture Theatre, 65/66 Mount St (adjacent to Holles St)
When: on the first Wednesday of every month – check 2026 schedule here
Booking: To book your place, please email sdoyle@nmh.ie
Virtual
Where: Virtual, via Webex
When: on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6.00 – 8.00pm
Booking: To book your place, please email sdoyle@nmh.ie
Breastfeeding Support Clinic for NMH Mothers experiencing breastfeeding difficulties and challenges
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.
Where: Antenatal Education Room, 65/66 Mount Street (adjacent to Holles St)
When: Every Tuesday from 9.30am – 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.
Where: The NMH, Mount St Lower entrance Ground Floor Boardroom
When: every Friday from 9.30am – 10.30am*
Booking: No booking is required
Free Colostrum Harvesting Kits are available at this session.
*Except for the following dates in 2026:
Friday 26th June at 11:30 Boardroom
Friday 9th October at 11:30 Boardroom
Friday 20th November at 11:30 Boardroom
Leaflets and Resources
Video Clips
Best Beginnings – Illustration of baby attaching at the breast
Dr. Jack Newman – Really Good Drinking
Dr Jack Newman Breastfeeding Video – “Asymmetrical” Latch
Ref: Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC www.ibconline.ca
Antenatal Colostrum Harvesting
Cleaning instructions for Medela pumpsets
Ref: Medela www.medela.com
How to use Calypso electronic breastpump
Ref: Ardo Medical www.ardomedical.co.uk