The Breastfeeding Network Portsmouth (PO1-PO6)
Our team of peer supporters and volunteers are here to support you throughout your feeding journey. Pregnant, combination feeding, expressing, exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, newborn, toddler, ending your breastfeeding journey, debriefing feelings about a previous journey, whatever your situation we are here for you and everyone is welcome.
All our support is offered free of charge and we have both virtual and face-to-face options available.
Details of all our groups, and any last minute amendments are posted on our Facebook and Instagram pages. We recommend liking and following our pages and checking them for any last minute amendments.
If you live in our neighbouring areas of South and East Hampshire please head over to their page for the most local support options to you: https://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/project/south-and-east-hampshire/
Type of services available
Community Groups – These are all drop in groups, running throughout the week at various locations across the city. Please see the interactive map to find your closest group.
Online support – If you would like to have some 1:1 support via Zoom from a trained Breastfeeding Network peer support volunteer please email Bfnsouthcoast@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk with the first part of your postcode and a brief outline of you questions or concerns. One of the team will be in contact within 48 hours (please check your spam mail folder).
Online Group via Zoom- Every Wednesday (term time) 09:30am-10:30am- email Bfnsouthcoast@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk for log in details. You will be sent the link to join the Zoom call please check your spam folder if this does not arrive.
Antenatal breastfeeding workshop via Zoom – Every 2nd Tuesday of the month 10:00am-11.30am – email Bfnsouthcoast@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk to book. You will be sent the link to join the Zoom call please check your spam folder if this does not arrive.
Contact details
Please email us with any questions about the support we offer, and our services across Portsmouth bfnsouthcoast@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Social media and other links
Our linktree contains links to a number of very useful resources.
Request to join our Facebook support page for peer-to-peer support, please answer the joining questions so that we can approve your request.
Information can be found on our public Facebook and Instagram accounts.
Please be aware that any Direct Messages to our social media pages may be read by more than one person.
Updated Feb 2024