Infant feeding and breastfeeding advice
Breastfeeding and infant feeding support in Southwark, including drop-in support groups, videos, websites and helplines.
Breastfeeding help: videos, websites and apps
Watch our short video about breastfeeding support available in Southwark.
Breastfeeding guidance videos
These short films give advice on breastfeeding:
- breastfeeding positioning and attachment
- how to breastfeed comfortably
- how to know if your baby is latching on
- expressing and storing breastmilk
Websites with breastfeeding advice
Start For Life breastfeeding guides
Southwark Infant Feeding Team Padlet has information on available support, positioning, attachment, challenges and much more
Bliss is a special-care baby charity that supports families of premature and sick babies across the UK.
The Breastfeeding Network provides breastfeeding support and information.
La Leche League offers 1-to-1 support with breastfeeding
Lactation Consultants of Great Britain: find a lactation consultant near you
Twins Trust: feeding twins and triplets
National Childbirth Trust (NCT) is a charity that provides information and support on all aspects of pregnancy, birth and early parenthood, including breastfeeding.
UK Association for Milk Banking has information about using donated breast milk if your baby is premature or ill, and how to donate breast milk.
Apps with advice on breastfeeding
The Baby Buddy app supports you throughout your pregnancy and parenting journey, day by day. Download Baby Buddy for iOS
The Breastfeeding Friend is a digital tool that gives NHS approved information and advice on breastfeeding. You can use it with Amazon Alexa, Google Home and Facebook Messenger.