Public health news: South Tyneside Family Hubs

Find out about how South Tyneside Family Hubs can support you with feeding your baby.

Public health news: March 2025

Anya App

Did you know, there's an app in South Tyneside that gives parents practical and emotional support for breastfeeding and parenting - anytime, anywhere.

Parents can access the Anya app during pregnancy until their child is two years old.

The app offers 24/7 evidenced based support for the first 1001 of a baby's life on topics including:

  • breastfeeding
  • sleeping
  • weaning
  • child development

To learn more about the Anya app and its services, go to Anya App.

Solihull Antenatal

This four-week programme is perfect for expectant parents and their families to learn more about:  

  • getting to know your baby
  • the stages of labour and birth
  • feeding
  • caring for your baby

Sessions are once a week for 4 weeks from 1pm to 3pm. The next course is at Riverside Family Hub and starts on 4 March. There is a course starting at Primrose Family Hub on 20 April.

Infant Feeding Workshops

Our Infant Feeding Workshops give crucial breastfeeding information. They also talk about how to bond and build a relationship with your baby from pregnancy until after birth.

These workshops are on the first Tuesday of every month at Riverside Family Hub. Please call Riverside Family Hub on 0191 423 4971 to book a place.

We have a specialist Infant Feeding support team who are available to offer advice, support and guidance on breastfeeding and more complex breastfeeding related issues.

  • Cheryl - 07407 820541
  • Jusna - 07917 813724
  • Lorraine - 07977 067741

South Tyneside Breastfeeding Support Groups

Our Breastfeeding Support Groups provide support, advice and information for breastfeeding your baby from our staff and other parents. They are a great opportunity to meet other breastfeeding parents and to share ideas and experiences.

The groups are drop ins and run on 

  • Monday at Boldon Family Hub from 1:30pm to 2:30pm (0191 519 5920)
  • Wednesday at Hebburn Family Hub from 11am to 12pm (0191 428 7650)
  • Thursday at Whitburn and Marsden Family Hub from 10:30am to 11:30am (0191 529 4819)
  • Friday at All Saints Family Hub at 11am to 12pm (0191 420 7657)

Breast Pump Loan Scheme

This is free to residents who live in South Tyneside. Please call Riverside Family Hub on 0191 423 4971 for more information.

Breastfeeding Friendly Venues

South Tyneside Council is working with partners across South Tyneside to support breastfeeding families. Places across the borough, including cafes, restaurants, leisure centres and community venues are working to make sure they welcome and support new mums to breastfeed.

Look out for the Breastfeeding Friendly sticker in venues around South Tyneside. Anywhere that has the sticker on show has signed up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Pledge.

Find out which businesses have already signed up to our Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme.