Support During Pregnancy

Our friendly Early Infant Feeding team is here to provide FREE practical and emotional support during your pregnancy, helping you prepare for your baby's arrival and your feeding journey, no matter how you choose to feed your baby.

We offer a range of services to support you through this special time, including:

• Infant feeding helpline for phone and video support
• Antenatal workshops to prepare for feeding your baby
• The Preparation for Parenthood six-week programme to explore pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn
• On-site feeding support at Whipps Cross Hospital

Whether you're seeking guidance for feeding, bonding with your baby, or navigating parenthood, we’re here to help every step of the way. Find out more about each of the support we offer below.

Preparation for Parenthood 6-week Programme

Would you like to explore pregnancy, birth, and life with a newborn in more depth?

Our FREE 6-week online antenatal programme provides a welcoming space to share ideas and questions with other local families.

Each week we’ll cover a different topic relating to family life including:

• Growth and development in the womb
• Birth and what to expect
• Feeding your baby and getting off to a great start
• Caring for yourself and your baby
• Life with a newborn
• Looking after yourself and your baby
• Building a loving bond with your baby

Participants receive a free HENRY toolkit filled with helpful resources to use at home.

When and Where:

Programmes start each half term and run on weekday evenings or on Saturday mornings.  

➡️ Get in touch to learn more or take a look at our leaflet.

Antenatal Workshop: Preparing to Feed My Baby

Join our FREE antenatal workshop, led by our Early Infant Feeding team, to explore how to get feeding off to a great start — whether you're planning to breastfeed, bottle-feed, or use a mix.

This 2-hour workshop is available weekly online or face-to-face.

➡️ Book your place now through our dedicated platform.

Topics Covered:

• What to expect in the first few weeks with your baby
• How to prepare for feeding and get off to a good start
• Tips for developing a close and loving bond with your baby
• Why self-care is essential for you and your baby
• Where to find ongoing support whatever stage you are at with feeding your baby. 

📆 Check our events calendar for upcoming sessions and book a place that works for you.

Infant Feeding Helpline

Have questions about feeding your baby?

Our dedicated infant feeding helpline is staffed by local practitioners who are here to help. Whether you prefer phone or video support, we're available:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

📞 Phone: 0207 961 9073

Giving Birth at Whipps Cross Hospital?

If you’re delivering your baby at Whipps Cross Hospital, our team is on-site to support you. 

Look out for us in the maternity wards Monday to Saturday, starting from September 2023.

Support After Your Baby Arrives

When your baby arrives, our team is here to help with feeding and adjusting to life as a new parent.

➡️ Find out more about postnatal feeding support.

Need More Support?

Sometimes adjusting to family life and new baby can feel really challenging. If you would like a listening ear we have a new wellbeing service run through telephone support.

➡️ Learn more about our Wellbeing Service.