This is our list of Breastfeeding support groups that we know of. Please email webmaster [at] abm [dot] me [dot] ukif you would like a group added to these listings. Or if your group is already here, but there have been some changes.

The groups are listed alphabetically by place name, for ease of reference.

Please either scroll down the page, or click the first letter of the place that you wish to find

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• ABERDARE, Mid Glamorgan: Aberdare Cynon Valley Breastfeeding Mothers' Group, Antenatal Clinic, Aberdare General Hospital, Abernant Road, Aberdare; Wednesdays 1pm - 3pm; contact: Gaynor Harries MW 01685 883336.
• ABERDEEN Sheddocksley Baptist Church, Eday Walk, 1st and 3rd Friday of each month between 12.30 and 2.30. There is either a nct breastfeeding counsellor/peer supporter trainer,  nct antenatal teacher or bf supporter there to discuss any problems with, or just to have a chat.
• ABERGAVENNY, Gwent: Breastfeeding support group meets in the Priory Centre (beside St Mary's Church) on Fridays from 11am to 1pm. Contact Emma Mills MW on 01873 732732 (Nevill Hall Hospital, Community Midwives Office).
• ABERYSTWYTH, Ceredigion: Aberystwyth Breastfeeding Group. Elim Church Hall, South Road. SY23 1JF. Meets every Friday, From 10am till 12 noon. Contact Becky 01970 617881 or via our e-mail on aberystwythbreastfeedinggroup [at] hotmail [dot] co [dot] uk.
• ALLOA: Scotland: Breastfeeding support group meets at the Family Centre, East Castle St. For more details please contact 01259 222483
• ANTRIM: Northern Ireland: Antrim Breastfeeding Group meet at the Homestart Offices, 12b Market Square, Antrim on the second Monday of the month from 10am -12noon. Contact Pamela 028 9446 4931.
• ARMOY, Co Antrim: Northern Ireland: Yummy mummy breastfeeding group in Armoy co Antrim - meetings once a fortnight every Tuesday from 10.30 until 12.00 with crèche facilities provided for older siblings. Organised by ABM Mother Supporter with the help of the rural surestart team. For further information contact Deby on 028 20741116.
• ASHFORD, Kent: Breastfeeding support group meets Wednesdays 1pm -2.30pm at the NCH Playlink centre Ray Allen Centre, S.Ashford. For details please ring Philippa on 01233 501069 or the centre on 643103. It doesn't always run in the school holidays so it is a good idea to check. There is a breastfeeding counsellor there to help with any problems.
• ASHFORD, Kent: Monday Mums, held every Monday 10am - 12 noon, run by SureStart midwife Nina Sinclair and Breastmates and held at the Willow Centre, Brookfield Road, Ashford, Kent. Breastmates are a group of mums who have undergone breastfeeding supporter training and there are always two each Monday there to support breastfeeding mums. For more info contact Nina Sinclair 0800 5877455
• AYR: Scotland: Group meets at Holy Trinity Church, Fullarton St on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. For more details please contact 0870 900 8787 (BfN Supporter line).

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BALLYCLARE: Northern Ireland.

Ballyclare Breastfeeding Group meet at Ballyclare Community Concerns, Doagh Road on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 10am-11.30am. Contact Heather Brownlee HV 028 9334 3514.



BARRY:



Barry Milk Mates. Every Thursday from 1-3pm, at St Davids Methodist Church Hall. Winston Rd, Barry. (Just off Colcot Road, near the Spar)



Contact Lynsey on 01446 721026. This group is ran by trained mums, and supported by health visitors.



www.barrymilkmates.co.uk email: boobymilk [at] barrymilkmates [dot] co [dot] uk



We don't specifically say we are a support group, as there are support groups in Cardiff that Mums can no longer attend once a problem is resolved; we encourage Mums to return as a social afternoon



BATLEY, W. Yorks:

Batley BIBS breastfeeding support group meets on the second Wednesday in the month at Batley Health Centre, Upper Commercial Street, from 1pm to 2.30pm. For more details, contact Paula on 01924 235505 or email batleybibs [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk.



BEDMINSTER: Cherubs, John James Room Windmill Hill City Farm Philip Street. Contact Health Visitors on 0117 953 6607. Meets on Thursdays from 11am - 12.30pm. Closed during August and for 2 weeks at Easter and Christmas.



BERWICK-UPON-TWEED, Northumberland:

Breastfeeding Support Group holds informal weekly drop-in coffee sessions at Spittal First School from 10am to 11.30am.



BETHESDA, Gwynedd:

Bethesda Baby Club runs every Thursday from 11am to 1pm in the Health Clinic, High Street, Bethesda, Gwynedd.

North West Wales Breastfeeding Clinic at Bethesda - individual appointments can be booked with a lactation consultant, 9am to 2.30pm every Wednesday.

For further details of Baby Club and Clinic please contact: Sharon Breward HV, Lactation Consultant and ABM BF Counsellor 01248 600538.



BIRSTALL, W. Yorks:

Breastfeeding support group meets first Thursday of each month from 9:30am to 12 noon. The group is run by peer counsellors and a La Leche League leader is available if needed. For more details, contact Helen on 07979 813239.



BISHOP AUCKLAND, Co. Durham:

SureStart breastfeeding support group meets every other Thursday from 10am to 12 noon. The group is run by Health Visitors and Midwives and is at Taylor Road Centre (near Henknowle). For more details, contact 01388 665910 or 01388 665665.



BLACKPOOL, Lancs:

La Leche League meet every friday 10am - 12 noon (except school holidays) at Whitegate Family Centre, Whitegate Drive, Blackpool for an informal coffee morning with library and refreshments - trained breastfeeding counsellor always available.



BLAENAU-ABERTILLARY, Gwent:

Blaenau- Abertillary Breast Friends, Bridge St. 07944 145642



BLAENAVON, Gwent:



Breast Ahead, Blaenavon Health Centre Church Road Blaenavon NP4 9AF, meets every Tuesday 10 - 11.30am



There is a website associated with this group - www.breastfeedingtorfaen.org.uk



BLANDFORD FORUM, Dorset:

Breastfeeding support group meets each Friday from 10:30 am to 12 noon. The group is run by a breastfeeding counsellor and is supported by local midwives and health visitors. Support is also given by the Bosom Buddy network, local mothers who have successfully breastfed one or more children and have completed a course in breastfeeding support.

The group offers breast pump hire, a bra fitting service, breastfeeding pillows, baby slings and other equipment to hire/buy as well as having a comprehensive library of books and videos for loan. For more details, contact Vicky on 01258 455668.



BOGNOR, E. Sussex:

"Breastfeeding Reassurance and Awareness Clinics" are held on Thursdays from 10.30am to 12.30pm in Bognor Health Centre. For more details, contact Clare on 01243 788122.

Breast Friends, our local mother-to-mother breastfeeding support network, "recruits", trains and supports peer supporters, who will then offer support to pregnant and breastfeeding mothers via the phone, home visits or hospital visits, at ante- and post-natal classes and breastfeeding support groups.



BOLTON, Lancs:

Support group meets at Horwich Clinic, James Street, Horwich, Bolton every Monday except Bank Holidays from 12.30pm - 2pm. Contact: Julianne (HV) 01204 696341.



BOSTON, Lincs:

Breastfeeding support group runs every Wednesday lunchtime, 1.30pm -3pm at the Surestart base, 27 Norfolk Street, Boston Tel 01025 319899. Parents to be are made welcome as well as any one who is breastfeeding a baby or child. Tea and coffee available, plus older siblings welcome too.



BOURNEMOUTH, Dorset:

Bosom Babies, run support groups for breastfeeding mothers. The groups meet at these locations:



Moordown Bosom Babes, is held at Moordown Clinic on Mondays, 10 - 11.30am.



Stokewood Bosom Babies, is held at Stokewood Childrens centre on a Monday 1 - 2.30pm



Boscombe and Springbourne Breastfriends, is held at Boscombe Children?s centre, 11 - 12.30pm Contact no 07768030407.



Townsend Mummaries, is held at Townsend Children?s Centre. 10.30 - 12 noon on Wednesdays.



Tel Carole (01202 522621) for more details.







BRADLEY STOKE: Bristol:

Jubilee Centre, Thursdays, 11am - 12noon. Contact (01454) 617678

BRADLEY STOKE: Bristol:

Weekly Breastfeeding Group held at the Little Stoke sure start centre. This group runs on fridays between 1.15 and 3.00 pm

BRIDGE OF DON: Scotland.

For support group details, please contact 01224 825712







BRIDGWATER, Somerset:

We have a new venue - The Bridgwater Community Church Hall, which is in Eastover, next to Oxfam. It is a bright and cheerful room, with lots of toys for toddlers. It is easy to find and we hope that it is more 'user' friendly for first time visitors. Although we will obviously offer help and support to any mothers who are having problems with breastfeeding, we are essentially a social club, existing to give newly breastfeeding mums a social life, a chance to chat and to get out of the house. We have regular get-togethers at the Community Hall as well as other outings planned. We usually meet on the 1st and 3rd Monday in the month from 10am to 12 noon.

For more details please contact Nancy on 01458 210238.



BRIGHTON, E. Sussex:

Breastfeeding drop-in group meets on Tuesdays from 10am to 12 noon in the Hanover Community Centre. Fully trained counsellor always available. Library of ABM newsletters for browsing. Any breastfeeding mothers in the Brighton and Hove area are welcome to come along or to contact Allie on 01273 691764, Sofie on 01273 551441 or Helen on 01273 708700.



BRIGHOUSE, W. Yorks:

La Leche League of Calderdale hold meetings in Brighouse on the first Tuesday of the month from 10am to 12 noon.Interested mums/mums to be can contact Susan O'Hare on se_ohare [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk.



BRISTOL: Brentry.



Breastmates - Breastfeeding Support Group every Wednesday 11:30 - 1pm at the Brentry and Henbury Children's Centre, Brentry Lane, Brentry, Bristol. BS10 6RG. 0117 959 3800/3900. It is supported by La Leche League Peer Supporters and health visitors when their timetable allows them. We have had outside speakers in regarding infant 1st aid, real nappies and extended breastfeeding. We are here for anyone who is thinking of breastfeeding, actually breastfeeding or supporting someone to breastfeed. Mums and Dads welcome. This is a walk-in group.





La Leche League, Bristol holds a new mums group on 2nd Wednesday morning of each month and a Toddler group on 4th Wednesday morning of each month. Tel: (0117) 9240634 for more information.

BUCKLEY:

Buckley Westwood Centre

Tabernacle Street, Buckley, CH7 2JT

Meets Every Friday 1 - 2.30pm

Please contact the office on 01244 545021 for more info

BUCKSBURN: Scotland.

For support group details, please contact 01224 712240.



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CALDICOT, Monmouthshire:

Breast Feeding Buddies, Caldicot Community Clinic, Cae Mawr Rd. 01291 424633



CADBURY HEATH:

Cadbury Heath Health Centre: contact 0117 980 5731. Drop-in clinic Monday, 11.00am-12.30 pm.

CAERGWRLE:

Caergwrle Clinic, Ty Cerrig, Caergwrle, Wrexham. LL12 9EU

Held every wednesday between 1oam and 12pm.

Please contact the office on 01244 545021 for more information.



CAERNARFON, Gwynedd:

Support group meets on the first and third Friday of the month from 1.30pm to 2.30pm in the Bron Hendre Clinic. For more details, contact 01286 677337 or 677232.



CAERPHILLY, Gwent:

Caerphilly breastfeeding support group meets in the Denscombe clinic. Contact Julie Simpson HV on 02920 861069 for more details.



CAERPHILLY, Gwent:

Breast Fed Babies group meets at Caerphilly Birth Centre. Contact 02920 807231 or Carol Walton Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and MW on 02920 851811.



CAMBORNE, Cornwall.

A breastfeeding mother should be able to access skilled and knowledgeable breastfeeding support every day of the week. Breastfriends is a breastfeeding support group based at Sure Start Trevu, Trevu Road, Camborne and welcomes all local breastfeeding mums. The group was set up in Sept 2001 by Nursery Nurses Andrea Hewitt and Sam Moyle and now together with their 15 trained peer supporters they help and support a large group of mums. The group is held over a lunchtime period on Wednesdays from 11.30am - 1.30pm where they provide mums with a free lunch, tea and coffee. It is held in the main hall where there are comfy sofas, coffee tables, babies mats and toys, there is also a crèche available for accompanying toddlers. All pregnant or breastfeeding mums are welcome to drop in at any time during this period. We also run Breastfriends Plus which is a support group for mothers breastfeeding older babies or toddlers, this is held on a Friday 10am -12 noon with free tea, coffee and biscuits. We also provide good breastfeeding resources such as books and videos and provide Avent Breast pumps and Bravado Bras at a reduced price. Sally Pyner (peer support mum) sells Lollipop Washable Nappies. We produced our own breastfeeding calendar last year as part of National Breastfeeding Week and have our own website http://www.breastfriends-cornwall.co.uk/. Contact Andrea and Sam on 01209 611766.



CANTERBURY, Kent:

Peer support group meets Fridays 12.30 - 2.30pm in Kent and Canterbury Hospital near the birthing centre. Contact Liz for details on 01227 721845.



CARDIFF:

Support and problem solving clinic at St David's hospital on Fridays from 1.30 to 3.30pm. Contact Joan Buckley IBCLC, NCT breastfeeding counsellor and midwife on 02920 716093.



CARDIFF:

Breastfeeding support group meets in Roath Community Hall, Ninian Road on Wednesdays from 1.30 to 3pm. Contact Sian Palmer, HV, on 02920 400826.



CARMARTHEN, Carmarthenshire:

Group meets at the Family Resource Centre, Ty-Ni Woods Row on Fridays from 1pm to 3pm. Contact Ann Jones HV on 01267 222590 for more details.



CHELTENHAM, Gloucs:

BAPS (breastfeeding and peer support) support group is part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network and meets every Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon at Hesters Way Children's Centre, Dill Avenue (next to HW primary school) Cheltenham (plenty of free parking around the back). The Healthy Living Centre is easily reached by bus and is opposite the new GLOSCAT. The group is open to all mums with any age of baby. About 20 mothers meet each week. The group is run by 9 peer supporters with an NCT breastfeeding counsellor present each week. Drinks are provided. The Doorstep Cafe downstairs does bacon sandwiches from 9.30! Contact Elizabeth on 01452 813425.



CHELTENHAM, Gloucs:

SureStart Bear group runs in Whaddon SureStart on Fridays from 10am to 12 noon, as part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network. For further details contact Tina on 07810 771428.



CHERTSEY, Surrey:

Breastfeeding drop-in meets every Wednesday from 1pm to 3pm in the Abbey Wing, St Peter's Hospital, Chertsey. This drop in is only for mothers who are having breastfeeding difficulties, and an NCT counsellor or lactation consultant is usually available. Contact 01932 722678 for more details.



CHICHESTER, E. Sussex:

"Breastfeeding Reassurance and Awareness Clinics" are held on Fridays from 11am to 1pm. For more details, contact Clare on 01243 788122.



CHURCHDOWN, Gloucs:

Churchdown CRIBS is part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network. Meetings are held 9.30 - 11.30am on Thursdays in St Johns Church Hall, Churchdown. For further details contact Elizabeth on 01452 813425 (evenings).



CIRENCESTER, Gloucs:

La Leche League Cotswolds Meeting at The Gate On The Green, Quenington, nr Cirencester, 10 a.m. - 12 noon, 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. For details tel:- 0845 120 2918



CIRENCESTER, Gloucs:

Cirencester BEST meets from 10am - 11.30am on Thursdays at The CHurn Project, 86b Dyer St, Cirencester. For further details contact Elizabeth on 01452 813425 (evenings).



CORNWALL.

Real Baby Milk has a network of support groups in Cornwall. Details of current groups can be found on their website.



CROYDON. South London:

Breastfeeding "drop-in" clinic every Friday morning 10am - 12noon at Mayday Hospital, Croydon. Run by the Breastfeeding Specialist midwife with an NCT or LLL breastfeeding counsellor present and often a health visitor as well. This clinic is open to any breastfeeding/expectant mum with problems or needing information about breastfeeding, but is not a support group as such. For further details please contact Patricia on 01737 552295.



CROYDON, Surrey:

Drop-in breastfeeding clinic every Friday 10am - 12noon in the Parentcraft Room, Antenatal Clinic, Mayday Hospital, Thornton Heath, Croydon (Woodcroft Road). Only for mothers having breastfeeding difficulties; NCT breastfeeding counsellor and midwife usually available.



CWMBRAN, Gwent:

Breast Start - Integrated Children's Centre Hollybush Primary School Ton Road Cwmbran NP44 7LE



01633 647420 Meeting Mondays from 1 - 3pm



There is a website associated with this group - www.breastfeedingtorfaen.org.uk



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DARLINGTON, Co. Durham:

Darlington Memorial Hospital - every Thursday 10 - 12am. Tel 01325 743387, midwifes and health visitors in attendance.



DARLINGTON, Co. Durham:

Breastfeeding group run by Sure Start (Darlington Wave3) at 2 McNay Street, Darlington, contact 01325 487718.



DARWEN, Lancs:

Sure Start group is meeting in Darwen Children's Centre, Lord Street. For further details, please telephone Jean or Michelle on 01254 761044.

DEESIDE:

Aston Family centre, Larch avenue, Higher Shooton, Deeside, CH5 1NF

Our group is held every wednesday between 9.30 and 11am.

Please call 01244 545021 if you would like more information.



DEPTFORD. South East London:



We are a non affiliated group run by breastfeeding mothers. Usually a trained counsellor/supporter is present from the NCT or BfN. We meet each Tuesday TERM TIME ONLY from 10-12 at the Shaftesbury Christian Centre, Frankham Street, Deptford, London, SE8 4RN. Parking available; children, partners, grandparents welcome. Free, drop in supportive place to meet other BF mums and have a cuppa. You can contact Hazel Jones (NCT) at jonesse4 [at] live [dot] co [dot] uk or Sam Padain (BfN) at sam [dot] padain [at] ntlworld [dot] com



DEVIZES, Wiltshire:

Support group meets every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.



DEWSBURY, W. Yorks:

Breastfeeding support group meets the last Friday in each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon in Dewsbury. The group is organized by a National Childbirth Trust trainee counsellor and attended by several peer counsellors. For more details, contact Helen on 07979 813239.



DOWNEND:



Downend clinic has now got a group of peer supporters called Feeding Friends and they hold an informal drop in group every monday morning from 10-12, they also have a telephone contact service. Open to all breastfeeding mums (and bumps).



DUNBLANE: Scotland.

St Mary's Chuch Hall - for support group details, please contact Shona on 01786 821195.

Health Centre - for support group details, please contact Angela on 01786 822595.



DURSLEY, Gloucs:

A new group has begun in Dursley as part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network. For further details contact Elizabeth on 01452 813425 (evenings)..



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ELLAND, W. Yorks:

A drop-in centre for mothers interested in breastfeeding and those supporting them.No appointment needed.Creche facilities for older children. Every Friday morning 9.30 - 11.30. Baby Cafe, Sure Start Elland, Wesley Centre, Eastgate, Elland, Halifax (1 mile from J24 M62). Contact 01422 257836 Marilyn Rogers RM IBCLC.



ELY, Cambridgeshire:

We have a new breastfeeding group first session on the 24/02/2010.

This group will be held at: The Barns Community Rooms, High Barns, Every wednedsday between 1.30 and 2.30pm.

Please contact Sarah Oakley on 07729629190 or Katrina Wodehouse

on 01353 667819 for more information.

Any preganant women or breastfeeding mums are welcome.

EVESHAM, Worcs:

Evesham Breastfeeding Mothers (EBM) Support group meets every Friday from 12 noon to 2pm at The Baptist Church in Cowl St., Evesham - just drop in.

EXMOUTH

Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Cafe on Wednesdays 10 am - 12 noon  - for all breastfeeding mums.  This group will be held at the Axis Centre, behind Somerfield, Exmouth, EX8 1HP (starting 21 April 2010).  More info on 01395 226789.

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FARNHAM, Surrey:

Farnham Hospital Breastfeeding Drop-In Clinic, Hale Road, Mondays 10am-12noon.



FALMOUTH, Cornwall:

Support group meets on a Thursday from 10am to 12 noon in the Health Centre on Trevaylor Road. A midwife and health visitor are present to help with any breastfeeding problems or questions. For more details, contact website [at] abm [dot] me [dot] uk.



FERNDOWN, Dorset:

Breastfeeding group meets at St. Mary's Health Centre. For more details please contact Caroline on 01202 897638.



FOREST OF DEAN, Gloucs:

Lydney Library Cinderford BAMBI, 10.30-12, Fridays, held at Cinderford Health Centre. For further details contact Elizabeth on 01452 813425 (evenings).



FROME, Somerset:

Support group meets on a Wednesday in the middle of each month from 12 noon to 1.45pm. Meetings for older breastfed babies/toddlers may be introduced. LLL group supported by local midwives. For more details contact Veryan on 01373 462277.



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GLOUCESTER, Gloucs:

BIBS (Breast Is Best) breastfeeding support group is part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network and has moved to a new, bigger venue at the Trust Centre, Conduit Street every Wed 12-2pm. Bring sandwiches. Drinks provided. Sure Start provide a creche worker who helps to look after toddlers at each session - we are in a very large creche room. 18 peer supporters run the group supported by a NCT breastfeeding counsellor at each session and there are about 20 - 30 mothers each week. Contact Wendy on 07901 667500.



Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network groups are run by peer supporters for the local mothers. We offer bra fittings (MAVA bras and Bravado bras at cost price!), borrow a sling, borrow books and videos, hire an electric breastpump. An experienced breastfeeding counsellor will be present at each session in case a mother needs help with a breastfeeding problem. If you would like to know more about the groups or would like to learn more about what is involved in becoming a peer supporter please ring Elizabeth (01452 813425, evenings are best). We also have a website Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network.



GLOUCESTER, Gloucs:

Breastfeeding Drop In (for breastfeeding problems) at Stroud Maternity Hospital, Stroud, Gloucestershire on Monday mornings 10am to 12 noon and Thursday afternoons 1.30 to 3.30. The drop in is staffed by a midwife with special training in breastfeeding and an NCT volunteer breastfeeding counsellor. Mothers can self refer and any aged baby and his/her mother is welcome.



GORLESTON, Norfolk:

Breastfeeding advice and support is available on a Wednesday 12-2pm at the Seagulls Centre, Magdalen Way, Gorleston tel 01493 660090. Baby buddies are available to offer advice and support around breastfeeding in either the ante natal or post natal period. Home visits and telephone calls are possible please contact Jane Fuller 01493 660090 or e-mail Jane [at] seagulls-centre [dot] co [dot] uk.



GORSEINON, Swansea:

Swansea ABM breast feeding group 1st Friday of the month 11-12.30, Zest cafe Canolfen Gorseinon http://www.gdt.org.uk/cafe.htm



and 3rd Friday of the month at Starbucks, Fforestfach



Contact Lyndsey, 01792 897740





GOSPORT, Hants:

The Baby Cafe for breastfeeding and expectant mums meets in Gosport every Thursday from 1pm. to 3pm. Practical information, books, videos and refreshments available. For more details, contact Sue on 02392 501366.



GRANGEMOUTH: Scotland.

For support group details, please contact Maureen or Evelyn on 01324 489891.



GREAT YARMOUTH, Norfolk:

Breastfeeding support group at Peggotty Road community centre, Great Yarmouth on Tuesdays 1.00-2.30pm . Also a drop in group for postnatal...with health vistor on site on Thursdays Cobholm and lichfield centre South Town 1.00pm-2.30, and ycini centre , northgate street 1pm-2.30. For more details please contact jayne [dot] c [dot] walpole [at] ntlworld [dot] com

GREENFIELD:

Greenfield community centre, School Lane, Greenfield.

Every tuesday 1 - 2.30pm.

Please call 01244 545021 for more information.



GRIMSBY / CLEETHORPES, Lincs:

Local Natural Nurturing Network group offers breastfeeding support through breastfeeding mums and ex-breastfeeding mums. Books, leaflets and ABM, LLL and BfN newsletters are available to browse or borrow. Meetings are held twice a month.



GRIMSBY, Lincs:

Breast Buddies breastfeeding support group meets every Tuesday 9.30-11.30am in the Surestart centre, Sutcliffe Ave, Grimsby, NE Lincs. Support of Midwife & Health Visitor. Also some mums are currently undertaking peer support training. Contact 01472 326631 for information.



GUILDFORD, Surrey:

Guildford Drop-In Breastfeeding Clinic is held every Wednesday between 10.30am-12noon. The drop-in clinic is at Parentcraft Room located inside of the Antenatal Clinic at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. Anybody with a baby or child who would like some one-to-one help is welcome. This is a wonderful opportunity to talk through any concerns face to face, to make sure your little one is positioned correctly, to get help if you are concerned about the baby?s weight gain, if you are finding breastfeeding uncomfortable, if you wish to discuss returning to work, introducing solids, or have any other breastfeeding-related questions. Lactation Consultant, Health Visitors, Midwives, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellors and LLL Leaders available.



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HACKNEY:

Drop in runs from 10am to 12 noon on Fridays in St Saviours Priory, Dunloe Street, off Queensbridge Road, Hackney E2. The group is a collaberation between Haggerston Sure Start, local breastfeeding mums and the local hospital infant feeding specialist. The group is open to mums to be, nursing mothers and women who have finished breastfeeding and want to do some peer support training. For details ring Haggerston Sure Start on 020 7739 6467 and speak to midwife Sarah.



HADDINGTON: Scotland.

Breastfeeding support group promotes breastfeeding both ante-natally and post-natally, gives accurate and appropriate information regarding breastfeeding and allows women to share issues in a comfortable and friendly environment. The group meets fortnightly on a Wednesday from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.. There is currently no crèche facility but pre-school children could be accommodated. For more details, contact Maureen on 01620 822346.



HAILSHAM, E. Sussex:

Breastfeeding drop in group for women who just want to meet other breastfeeding mothers or who need specific support with a breastfeeding problem. It is an informal group where siblings are welcome. There are comfy chairs, refreshments and a play area for babies. The group meets every Wednesday 1 - 3pm, there is usually a short break during school holidays. The Sure Start Midwife can be reached on 07770864755 for more information.



HARTCLIFFE & WITHYWOOD:

Babes has 2 breastfeeding groups in these areas:

 

Monday from 1 - 2.30pm at Hartcliffe childrens centre.

Tuesday from 1 - 2.30pm at Four acres childrens centre.

Please contact Sandra on 0117 978 2441 for more info

HOLYWELL, Flintshire:

Bosom Buddies breastfeeding support group have a drop in session every Friday from 1 - 3 pm at the Greenfield Community Centre, School Lane, Greenfield, Holywell. For more details contact Tel: 01352 717985.



HOVE, E. Sussex:

Breastfeeding drop-in support group meets in Hove every Wednesday from 2pm to 3.30pm. Contact Linda on 01273 242021.



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ILKLEY, W. Yorks:

La Leche League of Wharfedale & Airedale meets on the first Friday of every month 10am to 12 noon in the Lower Hall of Christchurch, The Grove, Ilkley. All mothers (and their children) with an interest in breastfeeding welcome. The meetings provide mother-to-mother support and an opportunity to use our library of books and leaflets on breastfeeding and parenting. Contact barbara [at] olicana [dot] org for further details.



ISLE of ARRAN: Scotland

ABM breastfeeding support group meets on the first Monday of each month at 2pm. For more details please contact Ninna on 01770 600547.



ISLE OF WIGHT:

Breastfeeding support group meets at West Newport Children's Centre, Wellington Road, Newport. Every Monday from 1pm - 2.30pm. An ABM counsellor attends every first and third Monday.

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KENDAL, Cumbria:

Bumbs and Babes breastfeeding Support Group. Wenesday 10.30am-11.30am (Termtime*). Ghyllside Neighbourhood centre. *Summer holidays, every other week.

 

KIRKHAM, Lancs:

Fylde Breastfeeding Centre, Youth Base, Chapel Walks, Kirkham. The group is run every Tuesday between 12.00 to 1.30pm. At every session there are two Breastfeeding Network Supporters and a health visitor, you can meet other Mums, we have discussions based on what the group have requested and there are books available to loan. Refreshments, including fruit, are available or bring your own lunch. For everyday support phone: 0880 900 8787



KNOWLE:

Breast is Best, Healthy Living Centre Downton Road. Contact Georgie Bryant 0790 464 4816. Meets Wednesdays from 9.30 - 11.30am.



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LANARKSHIRE: Scotland.



For details of support groups in Lanarkshire, please visit the Lanarkshire Breastfeeding Initiative website www.lanarkshirebreastfeeding.org.uk



LARKHILL, Wiltshire:

Breastfeeding support group meets at Bulford Army Camp in Larkhill every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Non-army mums are also welcome.



LAWRENCE WESTON:

Freshways Resource Centre, Tel: 0117 982 3205 Tuesday, 1.30pm - 3.30pm.



LEATHERHEAD, Surrey:

La Leche League of Leatherhead meets once a month on Tuesdays between 10.30am and 12.30pm in Fetcham. Relaxed discussion about breastfeeding and the issues surrounding it. Babies and toddlers and pre-schoolers welcome. The group has leaflets for loan or sale and an extensive library. Contact Sally (01372) 459568 or Carol (01483) 267867 or Ginny (01372) 372313 for more details.



LEAMINGTON, Warwickshire:

Warwickshire Central's Bumps and Babies weekly group meet at St Mark's Church annexe, Rugby Road, Milverton, Leamington, Warwickshire, 10.30am to 12.45pm on Thursday mornings. It is open to all mothers, members of NCT or not, however they feed their babies and breastfeeding issues almost invariably get discussed. An NCT breastfeeding counsellor is present most weeks, usually facilitating a group discussion.



LINCOLN, Lincs:

La Leche League group meets in members' homes once a month on a Saturday from 2pm to 4pm. For more details, contact Jo on 01507 524772.



LLANELLI, Carmarthenshire:

Lywynhendy breastfeeding support group meets at the Health Centre on Llwynhendy Road, Llanelli on Thursdays from 10.30am to 12 noon. Contact Veronica (HV) on 07977 486675 or or Alison on 07970 814494.



LLANGEFNI, ANGLESEY, Gwynedd:

"THE COFFEE STOP" breastfeeding support group meets on every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 10am. until 12 noon, and is organized by the SureStart programme in association with local Midwives, Health Visitors, ABM, La Leche League and Barnardos. For more details, please contact Helen (HV) on 01248 750458.



LOWESTOFT, Suffolk:

Breastfeeding support group (Sure Start supported) meets every Tuesday morning from 10 - 11.30am at the Sure Start offices, 45 Milton Road East. For more information contact Liz on 01502 516740.



LUTON:



New groups:



NHS walk-in centre, Chapel Street, Luton on Tuesdays 9.30am till noon.



Chaul End Centre on Fridays 10am- 1.30pm.



For both groups contact Jacky on 01582 718045 or jack [dot] simmonds [at] ldh [dot] nhs [dot] uk



LYMINGTON, Hants:

Bosom Pals runs on a Friday afternoon from 1.30pm - 3pm at The Old Roman Catholic School Buildings, Off High Street, Lymington. Contact can be made through Lymington Birth Centre, phone 01590 677062, or via myself, Helen Dennett, phone 07709 490520. There is no charge, although donations towards tea, coffee and cakes (big part of our group are the cakes!!) and we welcome older siblings, partners and even grandparents, in fact anyone who supports a breastfeeding mum. We have a qualified midwife, a maternity care assistant and also myself, a trained peer supporter.



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MAGHERAFELT: Northern Ireland.

Magherafelt Breastfeeding Group meet at Magherafelt Women's Group, Moneymore Road on the first Friday of the month from 10am-12noon. Contact Tracy Lupari HV 028 7936 1032.



MAIDENHEAD, Berks:

There is a new breastfeeding support group recently started by the Breastfeeding Network which meets on the first and third Friday of each month from 11:30am to 12:30pm.



MANSFIELD, Notts:

Forest Support Group meet every week on a Tuesday from 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Kingsway Hall, Forest Town. We have plenty of toys for the children and you can have your babies weighed as the HV will be present with the scales. Leaflets and handouts are available on almost any subject and if they are not available we will have something for the following week. We also supply a drink for the mums of either tea, coffee, juice or just water if required. We also hope to have various people coming to give demonstrations or talks. For more details please email Angela at angefi [at] aol [dot] com



MARLBOROUGH, Wiltshire:

Marlborough support group meets at Marlborough Football Club on Wednesdays from 11am - 12.30pm. Tel Maria on 01672 511868



MERTHYR TYDFIL, Mid Glamorgan:

A breastfeeding support group has been set up at The Hollies Health Centre in Merthyr Tydfil. It is attended by a midwife and health visitors. It is held every Tuesday morning 10.30am to 12.30pm. For more details contact Julie on 01443 410267.



MILFORD HAVEN, Pembrokeshire:

Breastfeeding group meets every Monday from 10am -12 noon at the Yorke Street Health Clinic.

MOLD

Mold Clinic, King Street, Mold CH7 1LB

Held every tuesday from 1 - 2.30pm

Please contact 01244 545021 if you would like more information.



MORLEY Breastfeeding Support Group, Leeds - Please phone 0113 2532317



MOTHERWELL: Scotland.

Local breastfeeding initiative provides a support group for breastfeeding mums in the Motherwell area. For more details, contact Anne Marie on 01698 258788 (Strathclyde Hospital).



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NETHER STOWEY, Bridgwater, Somerset:

Bumps'n'Babes is a support group for ante-natal and post-natal mums and meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays in the month from 1 - 2pm in Nether Stowey. The group is supported by community midwives and the health visitor. For more details, contact Alison on 01278 732276 (Quantock Medical Centre).



NEWARK, Notts:

Breastfeeding support group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. The group is run by La Leche League..



NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE:



The Breastfeeding support groups in Newcastle are as follows: Monday 1-3 at canning st nursery benwell baby cafe wes riverside children's centre, East Children's centre at st martins baby cafe at Byker Tuesdays 1.30-3.30, baby cafe at Arlington ave Montague wed 1-3 northmoors children's centre, Breastfeeding support group at lemington centre Thursdays 10-11.30



all have library lending service and peer suppport baby cafes have suppport from health practitioners.



NEW INN, Gwent:

Bosom Buddies- Togs Family Centre, the Highway, New Inn 01495 751567



NEWPORT, Gwent:

La Leche League of Newport and Cardiff meets on 1st Friday of each month (babies) and 3rd Friday (toddlers)at St Thomas Hall, Old Cardiff Road, Newport. Contact Katrina 01633 669260



NEWPORT, Gwent:

Newport Breastfeeding Buddies - Fairoak Nursery 01633 651845



NORTHERN IRELAND:



Here is a link to the Health Promotion Agency for Northern Ireland's list of breastfeeding support groups, which seems very comprehensive.

NORTHOP:

Edith Banks Memorial Hall, Northop, CH7 6BQ

We meet every tuesday from 10 - 11.30am/

Please call 01244 545021 if you would like more information.



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OKEHAMPTON, Devon:

La leche League breastfeeding group meets for an informal discussion about breastfeeding once a month in the centre of Okehampton. All women and their babies and toddlers are welcome. Meetings are from 10 - 12 but women should ring for dates and location on 01837 55805.



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PEMBROKE DOCK, Pembrokeshire:

Support group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 10.30 am to 12.30pm. The group is run by a health visitor and attended by ABM counsellors and meets in Pembroke Dock HC. For more details, contact Karen on 01646 651005.



PENRITH, Cumbria:

"Breastfeeding in the Bluebell" meets upstairs above the Bluebell Bookshop in Penrith on alternate Tuesdays at 10am. For more detail splease contact Victoria on 01768 895250



PENZANCE, Cornwall:

Penwith District breastfeeding mums group has been running since September 2002. It is based in the Sure Start Lescudjack Centre, Penmere Close, Penzance and is open to all breastfeeding mums in Penwith District. We meet on Thursday afternoons in the Community cafe from 2-3.30pm. Our overall objective is to encourage women to breastfeed in a normal social setting ie the cafe although there is a private room available should it be required. Also to provide both peer and professional support for women so that they are able to continue breastfeeding for longer. The group was intiated by Barbara Eunson Sure Start Midwife and Debbie Buzza Community Midwife but much of the advice and support is given by the mums themselves. In the new year(2004) we are hoping to set up a training programme for peer supporters.



PERTH: Scotland.

Breastfeeding support group meets in Letham Leisure Centre. For more details please contact Stella on 01738 628698.



POLMONT: Scotland.

Breastfeeding support group meets fortnightly on Wednesdays, For more details, contact Eileen on 01324 717920.



PONT NEWYNYDD, Gwent:

Bosom Buddies - Pop-ins St John's Ambulance Hall, Pont Newynydd 01495 753340



PONTYPOOL, Gwent:



BIBs (Breast Is Best) is a support group that meets every Tuesday from 2pm-3pm at Ty Rosser Gwyn, Garndiffaith, Pontypool, Torfaen (Gwent). The group is run by LLL trained peer counsellors who are breastfeeding mums who offer free friendly advice and help to anyone interested in breastfeeding, whether or not you are already breastfeeding or are an interested father.



PONTYPOOL, Gwent



Breast Start - Pontypool Active Living Centre Trosnant Street Pontypool NP4 8AT, meets Wednesday from 10 - 11.30am.



There is a website associated with this group - www.breastfeedingtorfaen.org.uk



PONTYPRIDD, Mid Glamorgan:

Pontypridd Bosom Buddies, Breastfeeding Support Group, Pontypridd Health Centre, Pontypridd; Thursdays 1pm - 3 pm; contact Margot Gibb HV 07799132026.



POOLE, Dorset



Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Support Group hold weekly drop in sessions at the following locations in Poole, groups are run by a Lactation Consultant with a team of Peer Supporters.



We loan books, slings, videos and pumps as well as selling breastfeeding bras. for further info please contact Julie on 07500121693.:



Rossmore Children?s Centre, Rossmore Community College Campus, Herbert Ave Poole, on Tuesdays from 10.30am till noon.and also at The Upton Health centre on Fridays from 10.30am till noon. both



Old Town Bosom Buddies Wednesday 10.30-12 noon at Old Town Childrens centre, Green Road , Poole.



Upton Bosom Buddies, Upton Health centre, Upton Cross, Upton Poole Friday 10.30-12 noon.



Canford Heath Bosom Buddies. Canford Heath Children?s Centre, Near Asda, Canford Heath. Thursday 10.30-12 noon. Contact no 07768030407.



West Howe Bosom Buddies at the Sure Start Centre, Thursdays from 10.30-12 noon.



PORTLAND, Dorset:

Breastfriends breastfeeding support group meets Thursdays 1300-1430 at the Community 2000 Hall, Straits, Easton, Portland. The group is run by ABM Mother Supporters and by health professionals. Our contact email is: breastfriendsportland [at] yahoo [dot] co [dot] uk





PORTISHEAD, Somerset:

Portishead, MAMMA (mother?s advocating mothers milk)



A drop in café is run by peer supporters who are trained by the community midwives. It runs on a Tuesday 10am ? 11.30am at No 4 Combe Road, Portishead.



MAMMA also runs a helpline which is open Mon - Fri 10am ? 3pm and 7pm ? 9pm. 07816 366370







PORTGLENONE: Northern Ireland.

Bumps & Babies group is for AN & PN mothers. It is held at 30 Main Street, Portglenone every 2nd & 4th Thursday from 10.30am until 12noon. It is usually attended by an NCT breastfeeding counsellor and a private room is also available for one-to-one support.



PRESTON, Lancs:

"Breast Friends" is a new peer support group drop-in running in the Ribbleton area every Monday (not Bank Holidays) from 12.30 to 2.30pm. Sessions are attended by trainee BfN supporters, MWs and HVs. For more details, contact Marion on 01772 655789 or 07743 762129.



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QUEDGELEY, Gloucs:

Quedgeley MOMS Mothers Own Milk peer support group meets every Wednesday from 12-2pm at Quedgeley Health Clinic, St James, Glos. Part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network. Parking is not easy so park in Tesco and walk around. Contact Maggie on 01452 720464.



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READING, Berks:

LLL Berkshire meetings take place in the Reading area, monthly, on Tuesday mornings from 10 until 12noon. Meetings consist of coffee and refreshments, an informal discussion, then time to use the group library resources. Meetings are free to all women interested in breastfeeding. Babies and children are also welcome. For meeting dates and further information please telephone 0845 120 2918. If telephoning from outside the Reading area please telephone 0118 9628983.



REDCAR, Cleveland:

Friendly informal breastfeeding support group led by HV for breastfeeding mums and babies, pregnant mums and friends/family in the Redcar and Cleveland area. Meets every Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon in St Peter's Church (Church Rooms), Redcar Lane. Tea and coffee available and a creche (booking needed), also books for loan and breastfeeding equipment to try out. For further information ring 01642 492940.



RHYMNEY, Gwent:

Rhymney Breast Friends meet at Redwood Hospital contact 01685 843984 or 01443 811375.



ROCHDALE, Lancs:

Breastfeeding support group every Wednesday 11.30am - 3.30pm at Queen St Family Centre, Queen Street, Heywood, OL10 4LF Tel - 01706 622473 or 07779 035675. Group is run by a SureStart Midwife. Many of the women who come regularly have attended a breastfeeding support course to enable them to support other breastfeeding women, both antenatally and postnatally. Everyone is welcome to come and meet with us for a chat, support or advice.

 

RYDE, Isle of Wight:

A breastfeeding support group meets in Ryde, Isle of Wight on Thursdays between 10.30am and 12.30pm. It's at The George Street Centre, George Street, Ryde. Contact Jane : 01983 402965.



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SALISBURY, Wiltshire:

Breastfeeding support group meets each Wednesday from 10am to 11am. The group is run by a breastfeeding counsellor and is supported by local midwives and health visitors. Support is also given by the Bosom Buddy network, local mothers who have successfully breastfed one or more children and have completed a course in breastfeeding support.

The group offers breast pump hire, a bra fitting service, breastfeeding pillows, baby slings and other equipment to hire/buy as well as having a comprehensive library of books and videos for loan. We are currently at St Martins Chrurch Hall, The Friary, Salisbury. For more details, contact Jackie on 01722 790755 or Helen on 01722 416652.



SEATON, Devon:

"East Devon Support Group" meets regularly and is run by Carolyn, on 01297 680322.



SHEPTON MALLET, Somerset:

SMallCAB (Shepton Mallet Community Area Breastfeeding) support group meets every other Thursday between 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Group run by breastfeeding counsellor and supported by local midwives, health visitors and other health professionals. For more details, contact St.Peter's Maternity Unit on 01749 342378.

SHILDON:

Shildon breastfeeding group. a peer supported group meets at Shildon health centre every other Wednesday. Please phone the Health centre or speak to your health visitor for details.





SHOEBURYNESS, Essex:

"Shoebury Sucklers" meet every Tuesday from 10am to 12 noon in the Salvation Army Hall, Frobisher Way. For further details contact Terry or Julie on 01702 577000



SLIEVEGALLION: Northern Ireland

Slievegallion Breastfeeding Group meet at the Nurses Clinic, Tobermore Road, Draperstown on the third Wednesday of the month from 10.30am-12noon. Contact Mary Duggan HV 028 79628412.



SLOUGH, Berks:

SLOUGH and district group Every Thursday 1.30pm till 4pm, attended by an IBCLC, Breastfeeding Counsellor and trainee Breastfeeding Counsellor, more info on www.bambis.org. uk

SOHAM, Cambridgeshire:

Breast friends breastfeeding group will be held at Soham childrens centre, The weatheralls primary school, Soham, every friday morning from 9.30 - 10.30 am. From the 26/02/2010.

Pregnant, and breastfeeding mums welcome. please contact the childrens centre directly on 01353 727188 or Sarah Oakley on 07729629190 if you would like more information.



SOLIHULL, West Midlands:

Group meets at Grove Road clinic Mondays 1.30pm - 3.30pm Tel: 0121 705 1105 and also at Sure Start Chelmsley Wood on Tuesdays 10am - 12 noon. Contact Sarah Tel:0121 779 7624.



ST ALBANS: Hertfordshire



St Albans New group :St Albans Children's Centre, Church Crescent, AL3 5JBTel: 01727 891100



ST AUSTELL, Cornwall:

Breastfeeding support group meets every Tuesday from 2pm to 4pm in the Moorland Road Health Office. A midwife/health visitor is available most weeks for support and help with problems.



ST GEORGE: Bristol.

Air Balloon Surgery, St George. Tel: 0117 908 6634 Tuesday, 11.30am - 12.30pm



ST.MARY'S, Isles of Scilly:

Bosom Buddies is an informal network of past and present breastfeeding mums. Iaim to pass on counsellor details and support as and when the need arises. Tel:Abigail 01720 423558



ST NEOTS, Cambridgeshire.



Held every Tuesday 11-12.30 at the Dumbelton Medical Centre, Chapman Way, Eynesbury, St Neots Cambridgeshire.

Contact Colleen 01480 357964 or Debbie 01480 214110



STENHOUSEMUIR: Scotland.

Breastfeeding support group meets at the health centre. For more details please contact Rosemary on 01324 562108.



SWANSEA: Gorseinon,:

Swansea ABM breast feeding group 1st Friday of the month 11-12.30, Zest cafe Canolfen Gorseinon http://www.gdt.org.uk/cafe.htm



and 3rd Friday of the month at Starbucks, Fforestfach



Contact Lyndsey, 01792 897740



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TAUNTON and district, Somerset:

"Breastfeeding Together" meets every Thursday from 10am-11.30am in upper meeting rooms at Magdalene Church in Hammet Street, Taunton. ABM counsellor/health visitor/midwife usually available. For more details contact Jessica on 01823 289393



TEWKSBURY, Gloucs:

A new group called BABES has begun in Tewksbury as part of the Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters Network. The group meets on Thursdays from 10am - 11.30am at the Parish Office, Northway. For further details contact Elizabeth on 01452 813425 (evenings).



THORNBURY:

Sweetpeas Breastfeeding Drop in group meets at Thornbury Sure Start Centre, Gillingstool, Thornbury, on Thurs 1.30 - 3pm



TONYPANDY, Mid Glamorgan:

Tonypandy Bosom Buddies, Breastfeeding Support Group, Tonypandy Health Centre, Tonypandy; Tuesdays 1 pm - 3 pm; contact Margot Gibb HV 07799132026.



TOTTENHAM. North London:

Breastfeeding drop-in in Tottenham, meets every Thursday morning in term-time (and sometimes in school holidays). Run by BfN Breastfeeding Supporter and supported by Sure Start - call Anna for details (020 8348 4968) or check out the web site at http://www.haringeybreastfeeding.org.uk/



TOWER HAMLETS. East London:



There are several support groups on through the week, for more information please phone the Breastfeeding project on 020 7377 7000 Ext 3948.





TRURO, Cornwall:

Breastfeeding Room - Upper Lemon Street Surgery, 27 Lemon Street, Truro.For all Mums out and about in Truro town centre. This room offers a comfortable and private place to feed and change your baby. Just let the reception know that you intend to use it.



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WAKEFIELD, W. Yorks:



Wakefield group meets on Wednesdays at Lupset Crescent Childrens Centre from 10am to 12noon. All Welcome. Contact number 01924 304258.



Pinmoor Children's Centre

Eastmoor Road

Eastmoor

Wakefield

WF1 3SQ



Breastfeeding Support Group

Thursday 1-3 pm



Contact: Masuma Begum 01924 302646



WALSALL, West Midlands:

Bossom Buddies is on Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm at Anchor Meadow Health Centre, Aldridge, Walsall. Contact Lynsey (HV) on 01922 858846.



WALSALL, West Midlands:

Breast Start - a drop-in that meets every 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (except bank holidays) at Bentley Beginnings, Churchill Road, Bentley, Walsall 10.30a.m. - 12.30 p.m. We meet for a coffee and a chat, however there are trained helpers on hand to offer support if necessary. Pregnant ladies wishing for information are also very welcome. We have a selection of books that can be borrowed. For more details please contact us on 07946 586920.



WESTBURY, Wiltshire:

Breast is Best Support Group (B.I.B.S) We are a group of volunteer mums trained by our local midwife and health visitor teams, to be breastfeeding peer supporters. We meet every Friday from 10.30am to 11.30am in the Maurice Jones Room at Westbury Community Hospital, The Butts, Westbury, Wiltshire, providing information and advice on breastfeeding along with social support for local mums and mums to be. For more information contact the Health Visitor team at Westbury Hospital 01373 823773. www.westwiltsbreastfeeding.co.uk



WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Somerset:

"The Latchers" breastfeeding group meets at Worle Health Centre on Thursdays, 11.30am - 12.30pm. Contact Tel: (01934) 518013.



WESTON-SUPER-MARE, Somerset:

La Leche League, Weston Super Mare. Tel: (01934) 862 387. 4th Monday of each month, 10.30am ? 12.00noon.



WEYMOUTH, Dorset:

Breastfriends breastfeeding support group meets at St John's ambulance hall in Weymouth every Friday from 10.30am to 12.30pm The group is run by ABM Mother SUpporters and by health professionals.



WHITCHURCH:



Meets Thursdays from 10 - 11.30am at 118 Fortfield Road Whitchurch. Contacy 01275 839421.



WHITEHEAD: Northern Ireland.

Whitehead Breastfeeding Group meet at the GP Surgery, King's Road, Whitehead on the first Wednesday of the month from 10am-11.30am. Contact Liz English HV 028 9337 2392.



WITHYWOOD & HARTCLIFFE:

Babes has 3 breastfeeding meetings in these areas:

Babes Breastfeeding Groups for pregnant women and mums breastfeeding babies from 0 - crawling meet weekly:



Tuesdays 12.45 - 2.45pm at Four Acres Children's Centre Four Acres Road. Lunch and creche provided, contact 0117 903 4060

Thursdays 1 - 3 pm at Hartcliffe Early Years Centre, Hareclive Rd. Lunch & creche provided, contact 0117 964 0140

Babes Breastfeeding Group for mums breastfeeding older babies and toddlers meet weekly:

Wednesday 1 - 2.30pm at Barnardos, New Fulford Family Centre Gatehouse Avenue Withywood Contact 0117 978 2441



WOKING, Surrey:

Breastfeeding drop-in centre on Thursdays from 11.45am to 1.15pm at The Maybury Centre, Board School Road Woking. NCT breastfeeding counsellor available. For more details, contact 01483 728201.



WORTHING, W.SUSSEX:

Breastfeeding drop-in support group run by a HV and NCT counsellor meets in Worthing in the Durrington Health Centre, every Tuesday 1.30pm to 3 pm.



WORCESTER:

Breastfeeding support group meets on Wednesday afternoons at the hospital to offer help and practical advice on breastfeeding issues. For more details, contact Janet on 01905 760551.



WREXHAM, Clwyd:

Breastfeeding support group meets to offer help and advice every Monday from 1pm to 2pm, and a 24-hour helpline is also available on 01978 291100 Ext.5330/5668. For more details, contact Linda on 01978 291100, ext.5330/5668.



WREXHAM, Clwyd:

Bosom Pals peer support group - contact Margaret Arkinstall on 01978 356234.



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YATE:

Yate Health Centre, Friday 11am to 12 noon. Contact 01454 338810



YORK, N. Yorks:



Haxby Breastfeeding Group meets in Oakden Grove Community Centre, Usher Lane, Haxby. For more details, contact Caroline on 01904 702703.



Breastfeeding group meets at Clementhorpe Health Centre, Cherry Street, Bishopthorpe Road, York on Thursdays 12 - 1pm. For more details, contact Caroline on 01904 702703.

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