Free breastfeeding and infant feeding support available at Poole family hubs this week
7 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
Parents and carers in Poole are being reminded that free infant feeding support is available through local family hubs during World Breastfeeding Week, which runs from 1 to 7 August.
The sessions are delivered by the Dorset Breastfeeding Network in partnership with BCP Council and are open to families who are breastfeeding, combination feeding, expressing milk, or simply looking for advice. They are run by trained peer supporters rather than clinical staff, making them accessible and informal.
As well as practical guidance, the sessions give parents a chance to connect with others in a similar position — something that can make a real difference in the early weeks of a baby's life, when feeding challenges are most likely to arise.
The support is part of BCP Council's broader Best Start in Life programme, which aims to give children across the area the strongest possible foundations from birth. Family hubs are located in communities across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; the BCP Council website has a full list of venues and session times, including those nearest to Poole town centre and its surrounding neighbourhoods. BCP Council: Families encouraged to access infant feeding support during World Breastfeeding Week