Infant feeding and expressing facilities - Royal Manchester Children's Hospital

We want all parents visiting our hospitals to feel welcome and supported when feeding their baby.

Across a number of our hospitals, dedicated infant feeding rooms are available for breastfeeding, expressing milk, bottle feeding, or simply spending time with your baby in a private and comfortable space. These rooms provide a quieter environment away from busy public areas and include facilities such as seating, sinks and electrical sockets for expressing equipment, where available.

Breastfeeding and expressing are welcome throughout our hospitals, and you are entitled to feed your baby wherever you feel comfortable. Our infant feeding rooms are available for anyone who would prefer a private space.

If you need support with feeding your baby, advice is available from the Manchester Local Care Organisation Infant Feeding Team. They offer specialist guidance and practical support to help families with breastfeeding, expressing and infant feeding questions. For more information, visit the Manchester LCO Infant Feeding Team webpage.

Below you’ll find details of the infant feeding facilities currently available at our Oxford Road Campus.

Hospital	Space	Location	Privacy	Facilities
Saint Mary’s Hospital	Two infant feeding rooms	Ground floor, off the main corridor, opposite the White Rabbit statue	Single-occupancy room with a lockable door	Sink, chair and electrical sockets available. Toilets nearby. No fridge.
Saint Mary’s Hospital	One infant feeding room	Second floor, diagonally opposite Ward 68 (NICU)	Single-occupancy room; door does not lock from the inside	Sink, chair and electrical sockets available. Toilets nearby. No fridge.
Manchester Royal Eye Hospital	One infant feeding room	Ground floor, near the main entrance	Single-occupancy room with a lockable door	Sink, chair and electrical sockets available. Toilets nearby. No fridge.