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Infant Feeding
It's Not Always Easy
Feeding time with your baby can be one of the most precious moments and bonding time.
However it isn't always straightforward and simple. It doesn't matter which route you take, as long as you are feeding your baby then you are doing a great job.
We are dedicated to making sure you are supported and confident during this time.
Important numbers:
The National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0300 100 0212 (now available 24 hours a day)
The National Breastfeeding Helpline is also available in Bengali, Sylheti & Polish.
From pregnancy care, infant feeding, through to parenting support and childcare; the site provides a wealth of everyday-friendly information to support you and your little one's journey.
Or you can head down to your local Children and Family Hub to talk to us directly.
Support Services in Southwark
Infant feeding support drop-in groups provide a space to discuss your breastfeeding needs with mother-to-mother breastfeeding peer counsellors and health visitors and midwives.
How we help:
The groups provide a safe and comfortable environment where pregnant and breastfeeding women and people are supported to start and continue breastfeeding. Specialist one-to-one breastfeeding support is available through referral from the drop-in groups.
Drop-in details:
- Mondays 12pm to 2pm: 1st Place Children and Family Hub
- Tuesdays 10am to 12pm: Crawford Primary School and Children's Centre
- Thursdays 10am to 12pm: Southwark Park Playroom
- Fridays 12pm to 2pm: Rye Oak Children's and Family Centre
Baby Buddy
Baby Buddy is a pregnancy and parenting app full of trusted information. It's made for mums, dads, and caregivers during pregnancy, birth and the baby's first year.
Baby Buddy helps you:
- Understand pregnancy and birth and your choices so you become confident as a parent. Through which will help you support your babies development from 0-5.
Breastfeeding Peer Support
The Breastfeeding Network's team of peer supporters are here to support you throughout your feeding journey. The Breastfeeding Network are here for you and everyone's welcome.
Get in touch:
- To get in touch please email southwark@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
- Instagram: @bfnsouthwark
- View Southwark's page on The Breastfeeding Network's website.
Specialist Breastfeeding Support:
If you need more targeted support, specialist appointments by referral can be made from drop-in groups, health visitors or midwives.
For more information - Southwark health visiting service:
- Call: 020 3049 8166
- email: gst-tr.spahealthvisitingservicesouthwark@nhs.net
Start for Life Southwark
Helping you to give your child the best start in life, with support during pregnancy to the age of 5:
- feeding your baby
- making friends and connections
- mental health and wellbeing
- early education at home
- everyday parenting challenges
- building relationships with your baby
- accessing information, advice, and your free childcare offer
- support for children with special needs & disabilities
Published: Nov 4, 2024