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Ask our breastfeeding expert

If you have any breastfeeding questions or concerns, we’re here to help.

Our lactation consultants (breastfeeding experts) are on hand to give you advice.

You can select:

  • live chat - click the 'Chat with Ask our Expert' button at the bottom of your screen
  • email

Live chat

Live chat lets you communicate with a breastfeeding expert in real time.

The service is available Monday to Friday from 10am to 3pm.

Select the 'Chat with Ask our Expert' button at the bottom of your screen.

Email

If live chat is not available, you can still ask our experts a question and get a response by email.

We will respond to you within 24 hours. Check your spam folder if you do not see a reply in your inbox.

Your personal information

You will be asked to provide your:

  • name
  • email address
  • baby's age
  • location (county)

This helps our expert to help you. All your personal information is kept private and confidential. We will not share it with anyone.

Check our breastfeeding advice

Our breastfeeding guides give you answers from our experts to common breastfeeding problems.

Read breastfeeding advice from the HSE

Outside of Ireland

Our live chat and email service is only available in Ireland.

If you are living outside of Ireland, we recommend you search for a service where you live. You can contact La Leche League International.