There are services across London that can help:

Midwives and Health Visitors

• Provide early advice after birth
• Support with positioning and feeding
• Offer reassurance and guidance

Infant Feeding Specialists

Many areas offer specialist support to:

• Help with latching and positioning
• Address feeding difficulties
• Build confidence

GP and Local Services

Can:

• Identify medical issues
• Refer to specialist support
• Guide you to local breastfeeding clinics or groups

Community and Peer Support

• Local breastfeeding groups
• Family Hubs and children’s centres
• Community organisations

👉 Speaking to someone early can make a big difference

🌱 What Support Can Lead To

With the right help, many mothers are able to:

• Continue breastfeeding with more confidence
• Reduce pain or difficulty
• Feel more supported and reassured
• Find an approach that works for them and their baby

👉 Support is about finding what is possible — not perfection