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Hi.

We also had a rocky start with BF, and for the first few weeks combo fed before getting to exclusive BF.

If you use Facebook I found the group La Leche League : South East London so so helpful and still do as we move through different stages.

One of LLL leaders is a lactation consultant - Maria - did a home visit with us when we were first back from hospital. Some 1 on 1 time with someone who understood my concerns and could help with the practical was worth every penny.

What at the time felt like we?d never get the hang of very soon was second nature. I didn?t think I?d manage a week of BF my littl boy, he?s 10 Months now and we?re still going strong!

If you?d like me to DM you Maria?s contact details please let me know.

Otherwise you can find a list of local LC at http://www.lcgb.org/

Firstly - its really not unusual for breastfeeding to be hard at first - thats not to say just hang in there and it will improve, getting the right help is really important, more that its pretty common to have issues upfront but then go on to feed successfully.


I had lots of issues with breastfeeding my first and saw the lovely Anna Cannon a number of times. She used to do the breastfeeding cafes, but seems that she now does private work. Her details are here:


https://breastfeedinglondon.co.uk/about-us/


I liked her because she was not only calming and helpful, but really realistic about what was achievable.


Good luck!

Just a thought, it might be worth checking to see if your newborn has a tongue-tie. It?s very common but also very commonly missed. It was several years ago now but we saw this lady... http://katherinefisher.co.uk/the-london-tongue-tie-clinic/ . They also used to have a tongue-tie clinic at Kings and some of the drop-in breastfeeding cafes might help too. Good luck!

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