Links to Breastfeeding Support, Carrying Support and Local Directory of Other Services
Scroll down for links to other local breastfeeding support, how to find an IBCLC Lactation Consultant, national breastfeeding helplines, and for information about slings/carriers and carrying, and other evidence-based parenting resources.
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Information about Carrying Babies and Children
Run and written by author of ‘Why Babywearing Matters’, Dr Rosie Knowles, the Carrying Matters website is an excellent source of information on all aspects of carrying. A highly recommended read!
Search this link for a service near you, or one that can hire you a sling/carrier by post.
We’ve listed some of the sling and carrier retailers we recommend on the link above.
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Breastfeeding Support in Mid Sussex
Other Breastfeeding Support in Mid Sussex
NHS Breastfeeding Drop-ins across Mid Sussex
This lists all the NHS Breastfeeding drop-ins across Mid Sussex, however please do contact the venue before you travel to confirm timings, as the list doesn’t always appear to be up to date. At the time of writing, the Wednesday drop-in at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath is actually held between 2:30pm and 3:30pm, not the time listed on their website.
Find an IBCLC Lactation Consultant
You can search by postcode here: http://www.lcgb.org/find-an-ibclc/
Monthly meetings in Chicester, Hassocks, Southwater, Brighton and Forest Row. See their website for other support, including lending library of breastfeeding books. Also see the LLL Sussex Facebook page
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Breastfeeding Helplines & Information
Information on ‘laid-back breastfeeding’.
Kelly Mom provides evidence-based advice on breastfeeding. It’s run by an IBLC Lactation Consultant in the USA.
Lots of useful info on breastfeeding, including printable leaflets for parents and health professionals. NATIONAL BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE 0300 100 0212
The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers
Breastfeeding information site, plus ABM BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE: 0300 330 5453
LLL’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, education, information, and encouragement and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and the mother. LLL BREASTFEEDING HELPLINE: 0345 120 2918
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Birth Preparation in Mid Sussex
Hypnotherapist and Postnatal Mental Health Specialist Georgie Kirwan-Ferreira offers offers Defrazzle classes, 1:1 sessions and birth trauma release, as well as independent hypnobirthing workshops, at her beautiful venue, ‘Breathing Space’ in Bolney.
The Wise Hippo Sussex Hypnobirthing
Joanna is an experienced midwife and clinical hypnotherapist who offers a comprehensive hypnobirthing four week programme. Joanna is a mother of twins and a specialist in supporting families with twins or more.
LushTums offer nourishing and active classes in Pregnancy Yoga, Birth Preparation, Postnatal Yoga, Women’s Yoga & also Doula services. A welcoming and supportive space for all women, whether it’s your first pregnancy or if you’ve been here before!
Birth preparation classes from a team of experienced midwives
A group of parents who have had or planned home births and birth professionals working for positive birth experiences. Monthy meetings to provide support for expectant parents either planning a home birth or just exploring it as an option. In addition to the website, find Mid Sussex Home Birth Group on Facebook
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Other Evidence-Based Pregnancy, Postnatal and Parenting Services in and around Mid Sussex
With Registered Midwife, Sarah Syms
Hypnotherapist and Postnatal Mental Health Specialist Georgie Kirwan-Ferreira offers offers Defrazzle classes, 1:1 sessions and birth trauma release, as well as independent hypnobirthing workshops, at her beautiful venue, ‘Breathing Space’ in Bolney.
BabyCalm and ToddlerCalm with Holly Heather
Evidence-based workshops and private consultations for parents, covering life with a newborn baby, sleep, weaning, play, toddler tantrums and more.
Muscle Balance – Holistic Core Restore with Caroline Telfer
Caroline Telfer, Holistic Core Restore® Coach and Soft Tissue Therapist, offers postnatal classes for core strength and pelvic floor healing.
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