Breastfeeding
Face to face breastfeeding hubs
We run breastfeeding hubs at several locations in Lewisham. These are drop-in sessions, with no appointment required.
Please note that The Village hub at Corbett Library, and the Leander Centre hub run in term only, and will be closed until September.
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Monday, 1-3pm at Downderry Children’s Centre, Shroffold Road, Bromley, BR1 5PD
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Tuesday, 1-3pm at Bellingham Children’s Centre, 109 Randlesdown Road, SE6 3HB
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Wednesday, 10am-12 midday at Lee Health Centre, 2 Handen Road, SE12 8NP
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Thursday, 10am-12 midday at the Evelyn Children’s Centre, 231 Grove Street, Deptford, SE8 3PZ
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Thursday, 10am-12 midday at The Leander Centre, Ship Street, Deptford, SE8 4DH
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Friday, 10am-12 midday at the Ladywell Children's Centre, 30 Rushy Mead, SE4 1JJ
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Friday, 12 midday-2pm at Quaggy Breastfeeding Hub, Parkside Community Centre, Parkside Avenue, Lewisham, SE10 8GF (opposite Quaggy Children’s Centre) £2 voluntary cost.
For the latest information on clinic opening times, or any planned closures, please visit: Breastfeeding - Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Health Visitors
Breastfeeding is the most natural start to life for a baby and can have lifelong health benefits for both mother and baby.
Breastfeeding protects the baby against ear and chest infections, stomach upsets, diarrhoea, asthma, eczema, allergies and even obesity. Breastfeeding mothers are less likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer and osteoporosis later in life.
Babies don’t need anything but breast milk for the first six months to provide all the necessary nutrition. Giving anything else will decrease the supply of breast milk and lessen the health benefits of breastfeeding.
Solids can be introduced alongside the usual milk feeds from six months, when the baby’s development shows they are ready to cope with solids well. The Department of Health recommends breastfeeding for at least two years, as it continues to provide both significant nutrition and protection from illnesses.