While Pregnant
Tower Hamlets NCT antenatal classes all include a two-hour breastfeeding course, with a local breastfeeding supporter.
There are free NHS Breastfeeding classes, run by Jo and Joy, Tower Hamlets' breastfeeding specialist midwives, held at the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, every 3rd Wednesday of the month, on the 4th Floor Holland wing from 1pm - 3pm. I'm afraid only women are welcome. If you have questions, ring them on 020 7377 7000 Ext 3948
You don't need to book ahead, but you should get there for the start of the class. To attend, you should be giving birth at the RLH, or be a Tower Hamlets resident.
You could also visit one of the local BfN breastfeeding drop ins for a chat, and to meet local breastfeeding supporters.
When Your Baby is Born
The Tower Hamlets Breastfeeding Project is a team of breastfeeding support workers who provide information via home visits and drop-in groups to all first time mums in Tower Hamlets, and any mums of second or subsequent babies who would like their help and support.
If you live in Tower Hamlets but give birth outside the borough, you can refer yourself to the project. As soon as you get home, phone 020 7377 7000 x 3948 saying your name and address and that you've just had a baby. You can leave a message anytime. Someone from the team will call you back as soon as possible. The team works office hours Monday to Friday.
The Breastfeeding Network is very strong in Tower Hamlets. Their supporterline, on 0870 900 8787, is a very good place to start getting help if you are having trouble. (The NCT, La Leche League and Association of Breastfeeding Mothers are other good organisations offering breastfeeding support in the UK. But the BfN covers Tower Hamlets better than any of the others.)
BfN members run a wide range of breastfeeding drop ins in Tower Hamlets. You don't need to be having a problem to visit, you can just drop in for a chat.
You can find information and support about breastfeeding at a range of websites:
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