About The Breastfeeding Companion Charity
The Breastfeeding Companion is a UK-registered charity that provides free evidence-based resources for families and healthcare professionals.
Our Mission
Every breastfeeding family deserves access to reliable, expert-led support.
As a dedicated breastfeeding charity, we bridge the gap between families seeking guidance and healthcare professionals needing specialised lactation training.
Our Story
Founded by Jackie Hall, an experienced International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), The Breastfeeding Companion began with a vision to make breastfeeding support universally accessible.
Since August 2021, we’ve grown from a vision into a vital resource hub, supporting thousands of breastfeeding journeys whilst training healthcare professionals across the NHS and private practice. Looking ahead, we’re developing plans to translate our resources into multiple languages to ensure broader accessibility for diverse communities.
What We Provide
Free Breastfeeding Education & Resources
- Comprehensive online library of evidence-based breastfeeding guides
- Expert advice on common breastfeeding challenges
- Practical tools for successful breastfeeding journeys
- 24/7 accessible resources for immediate support needs
Professional Lactation Training
- Evidence-based training programmes for health professionals, doulas and support staff
Our Impact Since 2021
- 500,000+ families supported through our free resources
- NHS and allied healthcare workers trained
- 98% positive feedback from course participants
- Growing community of confident parents and skilled practitioners
- Ambitious translation project in development to serve non-english speaking communities
Why Choose The Breastfeeding Companion?
- Expert Leadership: Founded and led by a qualified IBCLC professional
- Evidence-Based: All resources grounded in current research and best practice
- Accessible: Free resources ensuring support regardless of circumstances
- Professional Recognition: Trusted by NHS trusts and healthcare providers
- UK Charity Standards: Transparent, accountable, mission-driven organisation
- Growing Reach: Expanding accessibility through planned multilingual resources
Our Wider Vision
We envision a world where every family, regardless of language, culture, or location, has access to expert breastfeeding support.
Through our planned multilingual resources and future global training programmes, we’re preparing to build bridges between communities and create a more inclusive lactation support network.
- For Families Worldwide: Soon you’ll be able to access The Breastfeeding Companion in your preferred language.
- For Healthcare Professionals: Enhance your lactation knowledge through our recognised training courses designed for UK healthcare settings.
- Future Volunteers: As we develop our multilingual resources, we’ll be seeking translation volunteers to help us serve diverse communities.
- Support Our Expanding Mission: As a UK charity, we rely on donations to fund both our current services and our planned expansion.
The Breastfeeding Companion is a registered charity in England and Wales. Charity number: 1195472