Southend Breastfeeding Circle

Continuing from the successful seven year project, Bump to Breast, which was funded by A Better Start Southend, Southend YMCA is now able to offer friendly and welcoming breastfeeding support to families across Southend. 

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Southend Breastfeeding Circle meets regularly on:

• Every Monday 1-2.30pm in the Playroom, upstairs at SAVS on Alexandra Street in Southend

• The last Friday in the month, 10-12 at the Cliffs Pavilion Cafe in Westcliff

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All sessions are drop-in, older sibilings are welcome

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Breastfeeding support and advice available from qualified and experienced staff, as well as a chance to meet other parents who are breastfeeding in a friendly and supportive setting, 

 

You are also welcome to message us on our Facebook page

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How we can help

We know that breastfeeding improves health outcomes for babies in many ways and that many families aim to breastfeed. Breastmilk contains antibodies that protect babies against viruses and bacteria, as well as providing a wide range of other health benefits including reducing the risk of SIDS, reducing childhood cancers, reducing obesity and diabetes risk, and helping babies’ mouth and jaw development. In addition to this, breastfeeding removes the worry for families about sourcing formula milk and can be a useful parenting tool. We are able to support families with mixed feeding, increasing milk supply and expressing, as well as positioning and attachment, different feeding positions, thrush and mastitis, and strategies to help with nighttime feeds, as well as helping parents to link with a supportive breastfeeding community.​

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There is also a useful Facebook page, Southend Breastfeeding Circle, with plenty of helpful information about what's on, as well as specially made videos on a range of breastfeeding topics. We are also on Instagram and families are welcome to message us on our social media pages for advice and support.​

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