Breastfeeding Peer Supporters
These are mums who have recently breastfed who undergo training to enable them to support other mothers who wish to breastfeed. Currently Peer supporters have 20 hours of training, the training covers areas such as counselling and listening skills, how breastfeeding works and how to tackle breastfeeding problems.
After completing their 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, and would like to get involved and become a peer supporter, please contact us. 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.