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Infant feeding and breastfeeding advice
Breastfeeding and infant feeding support in Southwark, including drop-in support groups, videos, websites and helplines.
Breastfeeding drop-in support groups
Breastfeeding support drop-ins are safe and comfortable places where you can be supported to start and continue breastfeeding. All pregnant women and breastfeeding people are welcome. A referral is not needed.
In Southwark, The Breastfeeding Network runs free drop-in breastfeeding support sessions:
- Mondays, 12 noon to 2pm at 1st Place Children and Parent’s Centre
- Tuesdays, 10am to 12 noon at Crawford Primary School and Children’s Centre
- Wednesdays, 12 noon to 2pm at Dulwich Wood Children's Centre
- Thursdays 10am to 12 noon at Southwark Park Playroom
- Fridays 10am to 12 noon at Rye Oak Children’s and Family Centre
The sessions are run by health visitors and peer supports and they can help you with:
- getting started with breastfeeding after birth
- overcoming common challenges like sore nipples or concerns about milk supply
- expressing and storing breastmilk
- introducing solid foods alongside breastfeeding
- continuing to breastfeed when returning to work
- ending your breastfeeding journey when the time is right for you
The Breastfeeding Network also offers virtual support, home visits and antenatal workshops.
You can also check the times and locations, and register for free workshops about preparing to feed your baby.
Other breastfeeding groups
You can also:
- look on the Lambeth and Southwark breastfeeding groups page for details of upcoming drop-ins
- find more breastfeeding support groups across London on the NHS website
- get advice on breastfeeding and starting solids from the health visiting team
- get advice on breastfeeding, starting solids, recipe ideas, cook and eat classes and more at our children's centres
- go to a breastfeeding drop-in run by St Thomas' Hospital