UK Breastfeeding Support Groups

This page has links to websites that list UK breastfeeding support groups

Please feel free to add more!

Please call to check that times and dates are correct before you set out for a group in case details have changed.

• lists of support groups
• other support groups in the UK

lists of support groups

The Breastfeeding Network

In some areas Breastfeeding Supporters may help run or may be involved in Breastfeeding Support Centres. These groups are a way of meeting Supporters and health professionals who are committed to supporting breastfeeding. They are also a great way to meet other breastfeeding mums! To find out if there is a centre in your area ring your local supporter on 0870 900 8787 or click on the link for an interactive map.

The National Childbirth Trust

For a list of breastfeeding support groups and contact details in your area then call the NCT Enquiry Line on 0300 330 0770

The NCT breasfteeding helpline is open 8am to 10pm 365 days a year 0300 330 0771.

Breastfeeding in Scotland

A list of Scottish breastfeeding support groups.

Parents in Partnership South Wales

The support groups are run by Mum’s for Mum’s. All breastfeeding peer supporters have been OCN trained in Breastfeeding Peer Support, have breastfed themselves  and most likely still are.

Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters’ Network

There are lots of support groups in Gloucestershire and this website has the times and dates of them.

The Baby Café

A Baby Café drop-in centre is generally open once a week and set out with coffee tables, comfy sofas and play areas for accompanying toddlers. All pregnant or breastfeeding mums are welcome to drop in at any time during opening hours. No appointment is necessary and partners, supporters and health professionals are also welcome.

The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers

A nice big list of groups arranged alphabetically by county.

La Leche League Groups

Local groups hold monthly meetings for interested women (and babies!). Informal discussions cover a wide range of breastfeeding related topics including:

Isle of Wight

Little Squirrels Nursery, Ryde Business Park, Nicholson Rd, Ryde, Isle of Wight PO33 1BQ

between 10-12. Run by Lou Gould and Charlotte Urquhart contact numbers are 01983 562869, 07968 417636 or 07799 050564.

Medway

Lots of different groups running – see www.breastfeedinginmedway.org.uk which has been set up to bring together and share information about the local support available to breastfeeding Mums, Mums-to-be and families in Medway.

other support groups in the UK

If you want me to list your group, please mail me with details but please make sure you provide a contact email or phone number so people don’t make wasted journies if the website goes out of date.