Never be afraid to ask for help! For advice on breastfeeding or post-natal support, take a look at some of the links below.
Breastfeeding Support & Advice
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
Online resources include an information library of videos and a map of local support groups.
Breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Support and information about breastfeeding and perinatal mental health. Call 0300 100 0212.
National Breastfeeding Helpline
Independant, non judgemental advice from trained breastfeeding counsellors by phone or webchat.
NHS Lewisham and Greenwich Breastfeeding Hubs
Join via Zoom, or email: lg.breastfeedingvirtualhubs@nhs.net.
Perinatal Mental Health Support
MIND
Explains symptoms, causes, and treatments for various perinatal mental health issues. This is also a useful listing of support contacts to other relevant services.
APNI
Association for Post-natal Illness are available by phone between 10.00am and 2.00pm (Mondays to Fridays) on 0207 386 0868, or use their webchat online.
Run by Liz Wise, a Postnatal Depression Counsellor with 25 years of experience, The Cedar House Group holds free support groups for mothers experiencing symptoms of postnatal depression and anxiety. Groups are held online and face to face in Balham and Surrey and include creche facilities. Please contact Liz Wise on lwise@talktalk.net or 07773283556 for further details
Local, Bromley based support organisation for adult survivors of abuse and their families.
Local Health Services
If you are struggling with your mental health you can also reach out to your GP, health visitor, or self refer for free, confidential, local counselling through your local IAPT service:
https://www.talktogetherbromley.co.uk: Resources https://croydontalkingtherapies.nhs.uk: Resources
PSI
If you are outside of the UK – you can contact Postpartum Support International.
Crisis Support via South London and Maudsley NHS
Call 0800 731 2864 and choose option 1 to speak to their local mental health crisis line. They can connect you to local mental health services, including NHS crisis support teams and peer support services. If you feel that you or someone else is in danger, please call 999 or go to A&E
It Takes A Village, Crystal Palace CIC 