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Infant feeding

We support new mums in their feeding choices and encourage pregnant women to start thinking about how they would like to feed their baby at an early stage.

South Tees infant feeding information and support

It is never too soon to start thinking about how you would like to feed your baby. Throughout your pregnancy and beyond, your maternity team and health visitor will provide you with lots of information about feeding choices.

You don’t need to decide how you will feed your baby until after they are born, but we aim to provide you with all of the information you need to make an informed decision when your baby is born.

Check out the links in the side bar for lots of information around getting to know your baby in pregnancy and how to get off to the best start with feeding baby in the days and week after birth.

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We are a fully accredited Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative Maternity Service

In April 2024, South Tees Maternity Services was assessed by Unicef UK as part of the Unicef Baby Friendly Initiative. Our Service achieved all standards and was awarded full re accreditation.

This means that we:

  • Will provide you with the information you need to make informed choices about feeding your baby

  • Support you to build a close and loving relationship with your baby before birth

  • Help you to get off to a good start with breastfeeding

  • Support you beyond birth to meet your feeding goals

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