Breastfeeding Peer Supporters
Our Peer Supporters are mums who have recently breastfed who undergo training to enable them to support other mothers who wish to breastfeed. They have 20 hours of training which covers areas such as counselling and listening skills, how breastfeeding works and how to tackle breastfeeding problems.
After completing training, Peer Supporters build on these skills by working in the community under supervision from a mentor for a few months then going on to work alone. Peer Supporters can offer you support, guidance, provide you with breastfeeding information and help you access further help if it is needed.
If you have breastfed for a minimum of six months and would like to be considered for inclusion on our next Peer Supporter request an application form by emailing thechair@treasurechest.org.uk. We do ask for a commitment from our trainees that they will help in Treasure Chest's work after completing the course.
The course runs a few times a year at various locations around the City. All Peer Supporters are CRB checked.
