Breastfeeding Your Baby

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