Breastfeeding support - telephone numbers, meetings, drop ins etc in Bromley

[HappyAsEyeAm]

Hi there

I am hoping to BF my newborn when it arrives in a few weeks time, after a very painful BFing experience with my DS 4 years ago, which led to me stopping at 6 weeks.

I am trying to be as informed as possible in advance, as I know that things will be a little chaotic when the baby arrives.

Does anyone know of any local groups, clinics, drop-ins or even phone numbers which I can stick to the fridge, so that if I need help, I know where to get it fast please?

I live within easy walking distance of the centre of Bromley. I am likely to have a CS, I think, so won't be able to drive anywhere for 6 weeks after the birth, so as central as possible would be great.

The Community Infant Feeding Team run a number of groups in Bromley.

MONDAY
9.30am to 11.00am - Community Vision Children & Family Centre, Woodbine Grove, Penge, SE20 8UX

TUESDAY
10am ? 11.30am: United Reformed Church, Widmore Road, BROMLEY, BR1 1RY

1.30pm ? 3pm: Blenheim Children & Family Centre, Blenheim Road, ORPINGTON BR6 9BH

THURSDAY
1.30pm ? 3pm: Volunteers Room, 1st floor, Beckenham Beacon, 379 Croydon Road, BECKENHAM, BR3 3QL

FRIDAY
10am ? 12pm: Princes Plain Children & Family Centre, Church Lane, BROMLEY, BR2 8LD

1pm ? 2.30pm: Biggin Hill Children & Family Centre, Sunningvale Avenue,
BIGGIN HILL, TN16 3TN

They are all run on a drop in basis. They have a facebook page (search Breastfeeding in Bromley) and are on twitter @BreastfeedingBR

I went regularly to the Monday group in Penge with two of my children and found it an enormous help. Not just when I had specific problems, but it was a great source of support (and biscuits!) and a friendly place to meet other Mums and for my baby to play.

All the best with the birth, I do hope you get the support you need. If it is any encouragement, so many people find the experience different with each child, so hopefully you'll have a much more positive experience this time. Good on you for seeking out as much support as possible in advance, it can make all the difference.

I went to the one at Princes Plain a couple of times and found them very helpful ad friendly.

Thanks so muchf or all of this info. I really appreciate it, and its good to have groups within walking distance that I can just drop in on. I have hope for this time round!

Brilliant, all the best to you.

Thankyou for posting this up! Look forward to seeing you at one of the groups! Glad the word of groups and our support is spreading!

Amy from
Community infant feeding team