Sessions and activities: During pregnancy and after birth

Local sessions and activities for you and your baby, including breastfeeding drop-ins, infant feeding clinics, children's centre activities and community coffee meetups.

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Arts and crafts therapy brunch: For parents with children under 3 years old

Come along and engage in a fun and therapeutic arts and crafts session whilst talking about health and maternity services. Help us to shape services with your experiences and take home your creations.

When: Monday 24 November, 10am to 1pm
Where: Old Oak Family Hub, 76 Braybrook Street, East Acton, London W12 0AP
Cost: Free with light lunch included

Provided by H&F Family Champions and Imperial MPV. For any questions email christina.ifil@lbhf.gov.uk or telephone/ whatsapp Christina on 07825 606 896.

Breastfeeding drop-in sessions

Breastfeeding drop-in sessions are for mother and baby. Sessions offer advice and support from trained professionals and peer supporters, along with the chance to meet other breastfeeding mothers.

When: Tuesdays, 10am to 12.30pm
Where: Joe & The Juice, 809 Fulham Road, London SW6 5HE

Please bring your Red Book. Baby-wearing carriers are encouraged, if possible, due to limited space for prams.

If you have an enquiry in advance of the session email christina.ifil@lbhf.gov.uk. If you have an enquiry on the day contact Yvonne on 07939 048 212. You can also follow the team at BreastfeedingSupportInners on Instagram.

A breastfeeding drop-in is also available on:

When: Fridays, 10am to 12pm
Where: Randolph Beresford Children's Centre, 4 Australia Rd, London W12 7PH (opposite White City Community Centre)

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided. For any questions email christina.ifil@lbhf.gov.uk or telephone/ whatsapp Christina on 07825 606 896 .

Infant feeding drop-in sessions

For parents and carers of babies under 28 days old receiving postnatal care from Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.

Please bring your red book. No appointment needed.

When: Thursdays, 12.30pm to 2.30pm (no admission after 2pm)
Where: Masbro centre, 87 Masbro Road, W14 0LR (entrance opposite Masbro Road)

Infant feeding clinics

Specialist infant feeding clinics are for families with concerns about breastfeeding, bottle feeding or mixed feeding.

These are 1 to 1 appointments and require a booking in advance by calling the Health Visiting team on 020 8200 2500 (option 2).

When: Mondays, 9:30am to 2pm
Where: Family Hub Tudor Rose Community Centre, Tudor Rose Building, Fulham Court, London SW6 5PG

When: Wednesdays, 11:30am to 2:30pm
Where: Family Hub Old Oak Community Centre, 76 Braybrook Street, White City, London W12 0AP

Breastfeeding support is also available on request through H&F children centres. Email Alanna Alanna.Johnston@lbhf.gov.uk or telephone Alanna 07767 003550 / 0208 753 6070, or Chermaine Songui on 07773 345 208.

Online feeding support

Le Leche League feeding support

Complete the online form for login details to be emailed to you. See Le Leche League bookings on Google forms.

Well baby clinic drop-in session with the Health Visiting team

When: Thursdays, 9:30am to 12pm
Where: Parkview centre, 56 Bloemfontein Road, London W12 7FG
For more information call 020 8102 6009

Children's centres: For parents and carers of children under 5

Get valuable support, health advice, and enjoy fun activities for parents and carers to share with their child, including:

• health visitor sessions: feeding and well-child clinics
• baby massage
• learn and play: stories, rhymes, music, games and creative activities
• yoga and wellbeing sessions

When: Throughout the week
Where: Various locations across H&F
Cost: Free or small fee

Find out more about children's centres and where to find them

Babyzone activities and classes

Activities and classes for families with babies and toddlers. No booking required.

When: Tuesdays, 9.30am to 2.30pm
Where: WEST Youth Zone, 4 Edcity Concourse, London W12 7TF
Cost: Free

For any questions email hello@babyzone.org.uk
You can also visit the Babyzone website or Instagram @babyzoneuk

Community meetups

Join warm and welcoming free events, to find out about local support, activities and meet others in the community.

See Community meetups