Lactation consultant

I’m really struggling with breastfeeding and don’t have the budget for lactation consultant… any mom here who is a lactation consultant and willing to help out :(

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Have a look at La Leche League. They can point out free breastfeeding support groups. For me I was able to find a free group that did zoom calls once a week where women could come and ask questions or have 1:1 support if needed, all completely free run by volunteers

Can you see if La Leche League have any face to face groups in your area? If you go on their website you can type in your postcode and they will tell you where your closest is and when it is on :)

What issues are you having? Maybe we can give you some advice too?

I was struggling too, let us know what you are struggling with x

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Hello! There are a few breastfeeding workshops around London, they are hosted by health visitors and consultants. Free of charge. Was very useful for me at the beginning! We went to the one in Southwark park (Bermondsey) on Thursdays from 10am to 12.
Link to free breastfeeding support in Southwark and lambeth

https://padlet.com/janelove/infant-feeding-support-m24n66cjm1m4pqsn

Also looks like there’s a free drop in session in st Thomas https://www.evelinalondon.nhs.uk/our-services/community/breastfeeding/overview.aspx

I had my first baby in 2019 in Tower Hamlets and went to free breastfeeding classes twice a week for over a month. I had my second in Lambeth this year and went once a week for the first 3 weeks. I bet there’s something similar in Westminster.
No one tells you how hard it is before you give birth!!
I’m sending love and strength, I promise it gets easier xx

I'm no consultant but I'm happy to try and help if I can.
There's also some great online forums/Instagram pages who offer excellent free support. Mamas Milk and Olivia lactation consultant are my go to x

Your local WIC office should offer one, free of charge

Try ur local wic or la leche league, both free

Ask your midwife to refer you to the infant feeding team, they can help you and usually have an ibclc

Some lactation consultants have a pay it forward scheme for situations like this

I'm not a lactation consultant but I am still breastfeeding my 22 month old so I'm happy to help with any questions or advice x

Do your HV team not provide lactation support? I had two meetings with a specialised lactation HV, without paying..I am in Devon

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