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NHS Breastfeeding Clinics These clinics provide breastfeeding support and you can either drop in or phone for advice. Mondays 10-12am: Bourne Hall Health Centre (first floor), Ewell Village, Ewell KT17 1TG 020 8394 1301 Wednesdays 12-2pm: Medwyn Centre (2nd floor), Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SD 01306 743341 NCT Breastfeeding Support Breastfeeding counsellors are mums who themselves have breastfed, and have completed an NCT course on the many aspects of breastfeeding. Whilst the Branch is committed to the principle that "Breast is Best", counsellors support all parents in their chosen feeding method. You do not have to be a member of NCT to contact our counsellors and there is no charge for their services. Meg Frost, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor 01372 374481 Debbie Stone, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor 01372 458154 Julia Close, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor 01372 750923 La Leche League La Leche League supports breastfeeding and has local counsellors avaliable to help you. The League also has a regular group meeting every month providing information and support at any stage of breastfeeding (all babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers welcome). You do not have to be a member of La Leche League to contact their counsellors and there is no charge for their services. Sally Gayton 01372 459568 Ginny Eaton 01372 372313 Carol Cross 01483 267867 Local groups Asides from the La Leche League regular group, there is also a breastfeeding group that meet Mondays 1-3pm during term time at Leatherhead Trinity Children's Centre, Aperdele Road, Leatherhead, KT22 7QT. This group is for mothers who are breastfeeding or interested to find out more. Health professionals are on hand each week to give support and advice. For further information please contact 01372 812754. Egnell Breast Pump Hire A breast pump is invaluable if you want baby to have breast milk even when you are not around. Pumps can help to increase milk supply and allow baby to have breast milk even when physical contact is not possible. These portable and light weight pumps can be hired on a weekly or longer basis. Meg Frost, NCT Breastfeeding Counsellor 01372 374481 NCT Bra Sales Nursing bras are available in a wide variety of designs and styles, with advice on fit and suitability. We have a trained NCT Bra fitter who can measure and fit you in the comfort of their home. Call for a no obligation fitting, or alternatively see the NCT Sales at www.nctsales.co.uk Deborah Peacock 07005 800164 National Helplines and Websites NCT National Breastfeeding Line 0870 4448708: Available from 8am - 10pm seven days a week for help with breastfeeding issues. La Leche League 0845 1202918: Helpline to provide you with a local number for breastfeeding support and information. Association of Breastfeeding Mothers 0870 401 7711: 9.30am-10.30pm breastfeeding helpline for breastfeeding support or to find a local group. The Breastfeeding Network 0870 900 8787: 9.30am-9.30pm will put you in touch with a supporter. www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk Kellymom Breastfeeding and Parenting: A website developed to provide evidence-based information of breastfeeding, sleep and parenting.
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