National Childbirth Trust Falkirk and West Lothian NCT Falkirk and West Lothian

NCT breastfeeding counsellors are mothers who have breastfed their babies and know how worthwhile and enjoyable it can be. They are fully trained to give support and offer practical information.

Whether struggling to get going with breastfeeding your baby or ready to finish, your breastfeeding counsellor is only a phone call away. Our breastfeeding counsellors undergo a thorough training with the NCT although they are not required to be medically qualified. All are expected to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in maternity care and must register with us every year. Their role is to offer support, information, practical skills and resources to help you make informed choices for yourself and your baby. They do not offer medical advice. Please take any questions about the medical care of mother and baby to their your midwife, health visitor or doctor.

Local Breastfeeding Support Groups:

Joining a breastfeeding support group is an excellent way to find out more about breastfeeding and make friends too. The following are not run by the NCT and times are for guidance only. Please contact your local health visitor for details.

Armadale Health Centre
Mondays 1 – 2pm
Contact: Health Visitor 01501 730339

Bathgate Primary care Centre
Mondays 11am – 1pm
Contacts:Midwife/Health Visitor 01506 630771

Blackburn Health Centre
Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Contact: Midwife/Health Visitor 01506 654965

Pentlands/ Balerno – Dean Park Clinic
Tuesdays 11 – 12:30pm
Contact: Health Visitor 0131 449 8619

Bo'ness Health Centre, Dean Road,
Thursday 12 - 1.30
Contact: 01506 827701

Bonnybridge Health Centre, Larbert Rd,
Fridays 2.15 - 4.00
Contact: Health worker 01324 815 105

Carmondean Health Centre
Mondays 10 – 11am
Contact: Health Visitor 01506 435242

Dedridge Health Centre
Thursdays 11 – 12 midday
Contacts: Health Visitor 01506 414586

Denny Health Centre, Carronbank,
Wednesday 11- 12
Contact: Health Visitor 01324 827 400,

East Calder Health Centre
Wednesdays 12 midday
Contact: Health Visitor 01506 880582

 

 

Falkirk - Dawson Centre, Davids Loan,
Wednesday 1.15–2:45pm
Contact: Health Visitor 01324 634017

Grangemouth - Community Education Centre, Abbots Road
Tuesday 11–12pm
Contact: Health Visitor 01324 489 891

Linlithgow Health Centre
Mondays 10:30 am
Contact: Health Visitor 01506 670044

Livingston Breastfeeding Cafe, Forrest Hill Community Centre, Ladywell Livingston, Wednesdays 2pm

Murieston Health Centre
Mondays 11 – 12:30pm Fortnightly
Contact: Health visitor 01506 461464 Caron - La Leche League 01506 414010

Polmont - Meadowbank Health Centre
Thursday 11-12 am
Contact: 01324 717920

South Queensferry Medical Centre
Gymtots, Tuesdays at 12:00 noon

Stenhousemuir Health Centre
Mondays 12.30 - 2pm
Contact: Health Visitor 01324 562 108/ 554 231

Strathbrock Partnership Centre, Broxburn
Fridays 11 – 12midday
Contacts:Midwife/Health Visitor 01506 771871

Stoneyburn Health Centre
Tuesdays 10am
Contact: Health Visitor 01501 762515

Whitburn Health Centre
Thursdays 10:30 – 11:30am
Contacts: Midwife/Health Visitor 01501 740719

 

 


  

Call the NCT Breastfeeding Line on 0870 44 870 between 8am-10 pm. 
Or call our local counsellor, Susan Page on 01506 843 592 or email 

If you're in the Falkirk area you can also ring Ruth Astbury, Falkirk CHP Breastfeeding Coordinator, 01324 815 105 (office hours).

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