Benefits of breastfeeding
It's never too early to start thinking about how you're going to feed your baby. But you do not have to make up your mind until your baby is born.
- your breast milk is perfectly designed for your baby
- breast milk protects your baby from infections and diseases
- breastfeeding provides health benefits for you
- breast milk is available for your baby whenever your baby needs it
- breastfeeding can build a strong emotional bond between you and your baby
Infant feeding Workshops
Provides women and their partners the opportunity to learn more about breastfeeding. The sessions focus on the importance of building relationships, feeding cues and night feeds. Sessions are held in the evening
Contact: Infant Feeding Specialist Midwife: 01733 677219
Midwifery Breastfeeding Clinics
Community clinics are dedicated to offering mums specialist support and advice if they have gone home but may need a bit more help with breastfeeding (until the baby is 4 weeks old). This service is by appointment only and are held at the following locations:
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Monday: 09:30 - 14:30 Hampton Children & Family Centre (PE7 8BZ)
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Thursday: 09:30 - 14:300 - Eye Children & Family Centre (PE6 7TD)
For bookings telephone 01733 677219
Health Visitor Breastfeeding Clinic
Health Visitor Breastfeeding Clinic (no age limit)
This clinic also offers specialist breastfeeding support and advice by a trained expert. There is no age limit for mothers wishing to access this support. The service is currently by appointment only.
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Friday: 12:00 - 15:00 City Clinic, Wellington Street (PE1 5DY)
For appointments/bookings telephone: 01733 777937
Baby Cafe
Drop-in sessions for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers and families. Qualified support offered in a relaxed setting in a variety of locations across the city:
Monday: 1.00pm to 2.30pm – Brewster Avenue Baby Café, Tel: 01733 746820
Tuesday: 1.00pm to 2.30pm – East Baby Café, East Children’s Centre, Tel: 01733 894028
Wednesday: 10.00am to 11.30am - Honeyhill Baby Café, Honeyhill Children’s Centre,
Tel: 01933 417040
Thursday: 11.45am to 1.45pm, Serpentine Green Baby Café, Hampton, Tel: 07785 913675
