Infant Feeding Support

Our friendly Infant Feeding team is here to provide practical and emotional support tailored to your needs, whether you prefer help by phone, face-to-face in small group sessions, or online workshops. 

No matter however you are feeding your baby — breast, bottle, or mixed — we’re here to support you.

Support by Phone: Speak to Our Local Practitioners

Need support or just someone to talk to? 

Our dedicated helpline is staffed by our local practitioners who are available to support you through phone, WhatsApp, or video calls.

• Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Call us at 0207 961 9073 to speak to our team in Waltham Forest.

Drop-ins Sessions: Support with a Face-to-Face Local Group

Our FREE group sessions run across Waltham Forest from Monday to Friday. 

These small, welcoming groups are designed to support families in a relaxed and friendly environment.

• Some Women-only sessions are also available for added comfort.
• Explore feeding challenges, learn practical tips, and connect with other local families.

📆 Visit our events calendar to find a session near you.

Support with Online Workshops: Caring for My Newborn

For families with babies aged 0–8 weeks, this interactive online workshop provides up-to-date information and guidance to to enable you to feed your newborn confidently and addresses challenges such as night-time feeding, sleep, and parent well-being. 

You will also have a chance to share any questions and explore your feeding journey with other local parents. 

Topics covered during the 90 minute session:
 

• Explore breastfeeding
   
• Understand how to establish your milk supply
   
• Discover the benefits of responsive feeding
   
• Explore early challenges
   
• Discuss how to look after yourself and your baby

Booking:

➡️ Follow this link to sign up for our Caring for My Newborn workshop.

If you cannot access the link above, please copy and paste the following into your browser: https://links.henry.org.uk/WFT-EIFT-Booking-Form.