Our breastfeeding drop-ins are a great place to meet other mums and get one to one support from our incredible counsellors.
** Covid-19 Update on infant feeding support in the local area **
Our face-to-face feeding support drop-ins are back with our friendly breastfeeding counsellors, Liz and Geraldine!
In Twickenham, sessions are running every Tuesday at United Reformed Church, Twickenham between 1pm and 3pm. For the time being appointment only with 6 available slots of 30mins. To book please visit our facebook page for the most up to date link: https://www.facebook.com/ncttwickenham If you don't have facebook please email the Branch (twickenham@nct.org.uk) to request the link.
In Hounslow, infant feeding support is also available every Monday at Alf King Children's Centre (10-11.30am), every Wednesday at Lampton Children's Centre (10am-12pm), every Thursday at Beavers Children's Centre (10-11.30am) and South Isleworth Children's Centres (10-11.30am). Currently, parents need to book to attend by calling 020 8583 5601 (for Alf Kings), 020 8583 5762 (South Isleworth) & 020 8583 5602 (Beavers & Lampton). Full details also available https://fsd.hounslow.gov.uk/synergyweb/CC_information_by_topic.aspx
Please note, these services are free and open to all local families.
If our drop-ins are not open you can get support from the following places:
- NCT Helpline: 0300 330 0700 (open 7 days a week including bank holidays between 8am and midnight)
- National Breastfeeding Helpline: 0844 20 909 20
- La Leche League: 0845 120 2918
- Association of Breastfeeding Mothers: 0870 401 7711
- Breast pump hire (Twickenham) - Sarah Espenhahn: 07817 274 478
- Breast pump hire (Hersham) - Sue Papworth: 07843 676536
Support our drop-ins
The weekly drop-in in Twickenham is open all year round but it costs £10,000 to run. Previously we were fortunate to secure funding for it but we still need your help. If you have benefited from the Twickenham Green breastfeeding drop-in and would like to donate, we have a dedicated Just Giving page, please click here to donate.
Thank you for your support.
