# Feeding support in London

> Breastfeeding and infant feeding help: drop-in groups, peer supporters and lactation clinics. 21 listings, 8 free. Updated 2026-10-07.

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Listings are general information gathered from providers' own websites, not recommendations or medical advice. Prices and times change, so check with the provider before booking. Before starting exercise in pregnancy or after birth, or if anything feels worrying, talk to your midwife or doctor.

## Listings

### Baby-Thrive Breastfeeding Café

Free breastfeeding café facilitated by IBCLC Sally Rickard for nursing families, with expectant parents and partners welcome.

- Price: Free (Free/donation place.)
- Where: Crystal Palace, Kin Family Wellbeing Studio, 79 Church Road, Crystal Palace SE19 2TA
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Friday afternoons in term time, 12:45-14:45; listed 2026 dates include 27 February, 20 March, 24 Apr
- Website: https://www.baby-thrive.com/weekly-group
- Book: https://babythrive.as.me/group
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.baby-thrive.com/weekly-group)

### Breastfeeding Support Drop-in Group at Acacia

Term-time breastfeeding drop-in offering practical, moral and social support to mothers from birth onward, delivered by breastfeeding supporters and health visitors.

- Price: Price on request
- Where: Mitcham, Merton
- For: After birth
- When: Mondays 10:30am–12:00pm during term time
- Website: https://www.merton.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-08/Acacia%20September%20Timetable%20-%20September%2026.pdf
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.merton.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2026-08/Acacia%20September%20Timetable%20-%20September%2026.pdf)

### Breastfeeding support group at Triangle Family Hub

Haringey’s Triangle Family Hub hosts a weekly drop-in breastfeeding support group for families seeking practical infant-feeding help.

- Price: Free (Drop-in; no need to book)
- Where: St Ann’s, Haringey, Best Start Family Hub – Triangle, 91–93 St Ann’s Road, London N15 6NU
- For: After birth
- When: Every Tuesday, 10:00–11:30am
- Website: https://haringey.gov.uk/events/breastfeeding-support-group-triangle-family-hub
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://haringey.gov.uk/events/breastfeeding-support-group-triangle-family-hub)

### Camden Baby Feeding Team baby feeding drop-in sessions

NHS Camden team offers weekly in-person baby-feeding drop-ins and support for parents during pregnancy and after birth.

- Price: Free (NHS service; no charge stated)
- Where: Camden (also online), Multiple Camden venues; Harmood Children’s Centre & Family Hub, 1 Forge Place, Ferdinand Street, NW1 8DQ is listed.
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Weekly in-person drop-ins, including Mondays 10am–12pm at Harmood; Tuesdays 10am–12pm at Kilburn Gra
- Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/community-services/camden-baby-feeding-team
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/community-services/camden-baby-feeding-team)

### Cheyne Children's Centre Family Hub breastfeeding support

CLCH breastfeeding support at Cheyne Family Hub, with additional clinics and drop-ins across Kensington, Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith and Fulham.

- Price: Price on request (No price published.)
- Where: Chelsea, Kensington and Chelsea
- For: After birth
- When: Starting September 2026, Mondays 10:30-12:30; contact Camilla, IBCLC, before attending.
- Website: https://clch.nhs.uk/services/infant-feeding-services/breast-feeding-kensington-chelsea-westminster-hammersmith-and-fulham
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://clch.nhs.uk/services/infant-feeding-services/breast-feeding-kensington-chelsea-westminster-hammersmith-and-fulham)

### Emma Pickett IBCLC

IBCLC offering in-person London N6, video and outdoor breastfeeding consultations, with ongoing email and phone support.

- Price: £40–£150 per session (£40 walk in the woods, £100 one-hour video consultation, £150 90-minute consultation at the North London…)
- Where: Highgate, Haringey (also online)
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: By arrangement.
- Website: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.emmapickettbreastfeedingsupport.com/)

### Greenwich 0 to 4 Infant Feeding Clinics

Infant-feeding drop-ins support expectant and new parents with breastfeeding, mixed or formula feeding, expressing, weight questions and solids.

- Price: Price on request (Price not published)
- Where: Greenwich
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Monday–Thursday at listed family centres; additional groups include Parkside Fridays 12–2pm and BfN 
- Website: https://greenwich0to4.co.uk/clinics/infant-feeding-clinics
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://greenwich0to4.co.uk/clinics/infant-feeding-clinics)

### Guy’s and St Thomas’ infant feeding support and breastfeeding drop-in classes

Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS infant-feeding team provides daily postnatal-ward breastfeeding drop-in classes and local feeding support.

- Price: Price on request (Price not published)
- Where: Waterloo, Lambeth, St Thomas’ Hospital, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7EH
- For: After birth
- When: Daily drop-in breastfeeding classes on the St Thomas’ postnatal ward; local Lambeth and Southwark br
- Website: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity/feeding-your-baby
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/our-services/maternity/feeding-your-baby)

### HENRY Infant Feeding Group Drop-in at Best Start Family Hub: Walthamstow

Free infant-feeding drop-ins for families at Walthamstow Family Hub, with additional sessions across Chingford, Leyton, Leytonstone and other Waltham Forest venues.

- Price: Free (Free; just turn up.)
- Where: Walthamstow, Waltham Forest, Walthamstow Family Hub, 313 Billet Road, E17 5PX
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Every Tuesday, 13:00-14:30; council event listing gives 6 October 2026 as a dated session.
- Website: https://www.henry.org.uk/waltham-forest/infant-feeding-support
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/events/henry-infant-feeding-group-drop-best-start-family-hub-walthamstow)

### Hillingdon infant feeding peer-support drop-in groups

Peer supporters host infant-feeding drop-ins at four Hillingdon children’s centres, with support available for breastfeeding and bottle feeding.

- Price: Price on request
- Where: Hillingdon
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Dates vary by children’s centre; the timetable covers 7 September–30 October 2026.
- Website: https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/start-life/infant-feeding-breastfeeding-support
- Book: https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/article/10473/Contact-details-for-our-family-hubs-and-childrens-centres
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://pre.hillingdon.gov.uk/start-life/infant-feeding-breastfeeding-support)

### Infant feeding drop-in sessions – Hammersmith Library

Trained infant-feeding supporters help with breast or bottle feeding and starting solids; refreshments provided.

- Price: Price on request (No price published.)
- Where: Hammersmith, Hammersmith and Fulham, Hammersmith Library, Shepherds Bush Road, London W6 7AT
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Thursdays, 10:00-12:00; no booking or appointment needed.
- Website: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-hub/early-years/sessions-and-activities-during-pregnancy-and-after-birth/infant-feeding-sessions-and-support
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.lbhf.gov.uk/children-and-young-people/family-hub/early-years/sessions-and-activities-during-pregnancy-and-after-birth/infant-feeding-sessions-and-support)

### La Leche League East London

Free East London breastfeeding support with in-person meetings in Wanstead, Ilford, Newbury Park and Epping plus Zoom.

- Price: Free (Free meetings; booking requested)
- Where: Wanstead / Ilford / Newbury Park, Redbridge (also online)
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Usually monthly: Wanstead first Tuesday, Epping last Wednesday, Ilford last Friday, Newbury Park one
- Website: https://laleche.org.uk/supportgroup/la-leche-league-east-london/
- Book: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/la-league-league-east-london-lllgb-97164371643
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://laleche.org.uk/supportgroup/la-leche-league-east-london/)

### La Leche League GB – South East London

Breastfeeding counselling sessions offering information, informal discussion and support at Coin Street.

- Price: Price on request (No price published.)
- Where: South Bank, Southwark, Coin Street Neighbourhood Centre, 108 Stamford Street, London SE1 9PH
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Every other Tuesday, 13:00-15:00, from 1 April to 31 December 2026; booking by text.
- Website: https://www.coinstreet.org/whats-on/tuesday-breastfeeding-counselling-sessions
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.coinstreet.org/whats-on/tuesday-breastfeeding-counselling-sessions)

### Newham Baby Feeding Cafes / Infant Feeding Support

Newham’s Baby Feeding Team provides council health-visiting infant-feeding support from pregnancy through weaning at family-hub drop-ins.

- Price: Free (Free support; booking is required for the online Tuesday group.)
- Where: Newham (also online), Rebecca Cheetham Children’s Centre, Newham (E15 3JT)
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Mondays 10:00–11:30am; Wednesdays 1:00–2:30pm; Thursdays 10:00–11:30am; Fridays 10:00–11:30am; Tuesd
- Website: https://www.newham.gov.uk/babyfeeding
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.newham.gov.uk/babyfeeding)

### St George's Infant Feeding Team community breastfeeding support

NHS specialist infant-feeding support and local breastfeeding drop-in groups across Wandsworth.

- Price: Price on request (No price published.)
- Where: Tooting, Wandsworth, Tooting Health Centre, 63 Bevill Allen Close, Tooting SW17 8PX
- For: After birth
- When: 1:1 specialist support for babies up to 28 days: Monday 13:00-17:00, Tuesday 09:30-16:00 and Thursda
- Website: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MAT_CBS_02.pdf
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/MAT_CBS_02.pdf)

### The Breastfeeding Network – Southwark

Free peer-led antenatal and postnatal baby-feeding information, drop-ins and community support for Southwark families.

- Price: Free (Commissioned free service for every family in Southwark)
- Where: Southwark
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Postnatal Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; antenatal Fridays 1:30pm–2:30pm monthly
- Website: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/project/southwark/
- Book: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-person-antenatal-baby-feeding-workshop-southwark-london-tickets-1620504114429
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/project/southwark/)

### The Breastfeeding Network Southwark

Free breastfeeding drop-ins for expectant and postnatal parents at 1st Place, with additional venues across Southwark, Lambeth and Haringey.

- Price: Free (Free; no referral needed. Other listed Southwark venues are Crawford Primary School, Rotherhithe Children and…)
- Where: Walworth, Southwark, 1st Place Best Start Family Hub
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Mondays, 12:00-14:00 at 1st Place Best Start Family Hub.
- Website: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/public-health-and-safety/health-and-wellbeing/staying-healthy/infant-feeding-and-breastfeeding-0
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.southwark.gov.uk/public-health-and-safety/health-and-wellbeing/staying-healthy/infant-feeding-and-breastfeeding-0)

### The Lactation Corner at Eastcote House Gardens

Weekly term-time clinic run by two IBCLCs, offering breastfeeding support and breast-pump flange fitting in Eastcote.

- Price: £49–£90 per session (Breastfeeding support £49; support plus flange fitting £90)
- Where: Eastcote, Hillingdon, The Stables, Eastcote House Gardens, High Road, Eastcote, HA5 2FE
- For: Pregnancy, After birth
- When: Fridays in term time, 12:30–14:30
- Website: https://kathrynstaggibclc.com/services/
- Book: http://www.bookwhen.com/lactationcorner
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://kathrynstaggibclc.com/services/)

### The Sunflower Centre Antenatal Breastfeeding Classes

Antenatal breastfeeding sessions for expectant parents at all pregnancy stages, covering feeding, positioning, common challenges and support.

- Price: £10 per session (90-minute session)
- Where: Brockley, Lewisham, 81 Tressillian Road, Brockley, London SE4 1XZ
- For: Pregnancy
- When: New dates coming soon
- Website: https://thesunflowercentre.co.uk/classes-and-workshops/antenatal-breastfeeding-classes/
- Book: https://www.antenatalandbeyond.co.uk/
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://thesunflowercentre.co.uk/classes-and-workshops/antenatal-breastfeeding-classes/)

### Tower Hamlets Antenatal Getting Ready to Breastfeed Online Workshop

Online breastfeeding workshop for pregnant Tower Hamlets residents or people giving birth locally and their partners.

- Price: Price on request (Price not stated)
- Where: Online
- For: Pregnancy
- When: 8 October 2026, 17:30–19:30; booking essential
- Website: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tower-hamlets-antenatal-getting-ready-to-breastfeed-online-workshop-tickets-1998410724272
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tower-hamlets-antenatal-getting-ready-to-breastfeed-online-workshop-tickets-1998410724272)

### Whittington Hospital breastfeeding workshops

Face-to-face breastfeeding workshops for expectant parents; no advance booking required.

- Price: Price on request (No price published.)
- Where: Highgate, Haringey, Whittington Hospital Education Centre, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF
- For: Pregnancy
- When: Upcoming 2026 sessions: 15 October, 26 November and 17 December 14:30–16:30; 2 November and 7 Decemb
- Website: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=44807
- Checked: 2026-10-07 (source: https://www.whittington.nhs.uk/default.asp?c=44807)