We've included some information below that is designed to help mothers who are looking for more information or support in feeding their babies. Please help us to keep it up to date by emailing infonctcheshunt@googlemail.com if you have any updates, or if you would like to tell us about any groups or services not listed

Information

Your hospital discharge pack should include some information on breastfeeding and support services, including a sheet with contact numbers for locally based volunteer breastfeeding counsellors and groups. It’s also worth investing in a book specifically on breastfeeding, as some pregnancy and birth books don’t cover the subject in much depth. A good selection is available from the NCT catalogue or online shop www.nctsales.co.uk Helplines and telephone support

If you have any questions about breastfeeding, please phone our NCT™ Breastfeeding Line on 0300 33 00 771 (8am – 10pm, seven days a week) to talk to a qualified NCT breastfeeding counsellor. You do not have to be a member of NCT to use this helpline.

Other voluntary organisations that support breastfeeding parents include: The Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (www.abm.me.uk), The Breastfeeding Network (www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk), and La Leche League of Great Britain (www.laleche.org.uk)- The La Leche League offer
mother-to-mother advice on 0845 120 2918, and they can provide you with contact details for a local breastfeeding counsellor. In addition, the Department of Health has a national helpline 0844 20 909 20

Breastfeeding Support In Our Area

Many breastfeeding mothers find it helpful to meet with other mothers for a chat, and most groups will have a breastfeeding counsellor or healthcare professional there to discuss any concerns or issues you may have. We’ve compiled the following list of breastfeeding support groups running throughout the branch. These groups are all run on a drop-in basis, however as many are organised by individual health visitors or rely on volunteers, do call ahead during half term or school holidays, particularly if you have to travel far. There is no charge for attendance and you do not have to be a member of NCT or any other groups.

Cheshunt
NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor
Bethany Green 01992 623835 - email: bethanybgreen@yahoo.co.uk.

Bethany is a qualified breastfeeding counsellor and works as a volunteer for the NCT. Please contact her if you have any questions or would like to  arrange to meet her at Rocking Babes group on Tuesday mornings at Arlesdene Children’s Centre, Blindman’s Lane, Cheshunt

Stockwell Lodge Medical Centre
Breastfeeding support available in Baby Clinic
Thursday 10am -12 Contact (01992) 624247

Enfield
The Ridgeway Birth Centre at Chase Farm Hospital
Drop-in Breastfeeding Support with breastfeeding trained health visitors.
Monday 1-2:30pm
Contact (020) 83751948

Freezy Water
Prince of Wales Primary School,
Healthcare Assistant supported by Chase Farm Health Team
Tuesdays 10-11.30am
Contact (020) 83751948

Hatfield
Queensway Health Clinic
Breastfeeding Clinic
Friday 12-2pm
Contact (01707 264577 - press 3 for HV)

Hoddesdon
Hoddesdon Health Centre
Breastfeeding Clinic
Monday 1-3pm
Contact (01992) 471818

Waltham Cross
Greenfields Children’s Centre – Sure Start
Breastfeeding support available in Baby Lounge
Wednesday 9:30-11:30am
Contact (01992) 763932