breastfeeding support in south east london

[hoxtonchick]

a friend of mine had her first baby last week & is struggling a bit with b-feeding. i am trying to find some support for her.

she has rung a helpline (one of the 'big 4' i guess), & i've found a drop in in deptford. i've also reccomended she go to king's (thanks mi ). does anyone else have any marvellous suggestions? tia.

[meandmy]

if it is what she wants to do she should keep trying as it takes a while to get used to bf.
she can get extra help from her mw/hv

[motherinferior]

Have you met an HV lately, Meandmy? If she's at my local practice, which is not unlikely as she lives round the corner from me apparently, they're farking hopeless.

[lummox]

The drop in at St George's is great if Tooting/Balham would be any good.

[ImBarryScott]

kings college hospital have a good infant feeding co-ordinator who keeps up to date lists of all the local bf cafes/support groups. there are at least 3 within walking distance from my house, so i'm sure there will be something local to your friend.

[hoxtonchick]

oh lovely, thanks all.

[meandmy]

and with a 14mo yes i have met a hv recently! and mine was eally supportive with any probs iv had with bf colic etc