Southend Supports Breastfeeding

26/10/2026

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and it's the perfect time to get to know your breasts! 🌸

Did you know that breastfeeding lowers your risk of developing breast cancer? 🧬

Every year spent breastfeeding reduces a person's risk of breast cancer by around 4.3%. It helps by reducing your exposure to certain cancer-related hormones and promoting healthy cell turnover in breast tissue.

No matter what your breasts look like, what size they are, or where you are on your feeding journey—knowing what is normal for you is your superpower!

💡 Be Breast Aware:
• Check your breasts regularly for any changes in size, shape, skin texture, or lumps.
• If you notice anything unusual, always reach out to your GP or midwife.

If you need feeding support, information, or want to find a certified Breastfeeding Friendly venue near you in Southend, we are here to help!

🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://southendsupportsbreastfeeding.org.uk/

💬 Connect with our community on Southend Supports Breastfeeding Facebook


Health Visiting and School Nursing

24/10/2026

We are now CLOSED for half term. Well, closed-ish... You can absolutely still get in touch to hire a sling, book a home visit, or ping us a photo for a fit check. 💻

(Although we may be a little slower to respond with all the kids at home!)

Although there are no regular Cake Club sessions running, we will be at the Halloween Special at on Monday, so if you're planning on coming along and you'd like to try something, please give us plenty of notice so we can come prepared. 📲

We're back alongside .parenting next week, starting in Westcliff on Monday 2nd November and Rochford on Tuesday 3rd November.

24/10/2026

Wonderful post from LifeStreams Coffeehouse 🙏

22/10/2026

Wow!
What a vibe and a busy monthly drop in session we had at Southend Supports Breastfeeding on Tuesday at the Hangout Venue! 🥰🙏

I absolutely love what we have created with Cake Club - Parenting Support & Solidarity, bringing the health and charity sector together for a one stop shop for all the support a new parent might need.

Slings, sleep and breastfeeding support, including weighing scales, all alongside a hot cuppa and lots of solidarity from both staff, volunteers and fellow parents.

Our next session is Tuesday 17th November 10-12pm at The Hang Out Venue Ltd.
Spread the word and we look forward to seeing some of you there again

20/10/2026

Business Shout Out to who signed up to support our scheme to show that they are a breastfeeding friendly organisation.

Citizens Advice Southend is an independent, registered charity that provides free, confidential, and impartial advice, guidance, and legal support to people living in Southend-on-Sea.

Key Services

• General & Specialist Advice: Help with housing, employment, welfare benefits, debt, and energy issues.
• Delivery Channels: Face-to-face drop-ins, telephone support, web chat, and email.
• Community Impact: Run by paid staff and trained volunteers to help local residents navigate complex problems and campaign on local policies.

• Address: 1 Church Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2AL
• National Adviceline: 08082 78 79 78 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm)
• Local Enquiries: 01702 456352
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: Citizens Advice Southend

Take a look at our website for more information and to see over 140 signed up locations on our interactive map:

https://southendsupportsbreastfeeding.org.uk/signup/

19/10/2026

TOMORROW

TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER, 10-12PM🤱🤱

WEIGH IN CLINIC WITH HEALTH VISITOR AVAILABLE
HANGOUT MONTHLY DROP IN SESSION (NO NEED TO BOOK)
Come along to our next FREE Southend Supports Breastfeeding Drop In at Hang Out Venue Ltd

Family friendly, relaxed venue with toys for all ages.
Come & meet the team behind Southend Supports Breastfeeding, The Specialist Health Visitors & Club - Parenting Support & Solidarity and connect with other parents. Includes sling and infant feeding support, if needed.

- The Hangout Venue
- Ground Floor, 62 London Road,
- Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PG

🤱Step free access, buggy friendly and has accessible toilets, highchairs and baby changing.

🤱Water bottles are permitted, however, due to allergies and insurance, only snacks/food bought on the premises is allowed to be consumed at this venue.

🤱Paid parking is available along the street to the side of the venue, in the University Car Park or over at Sainsburys.

🤱The number 1 and 28 are the nearest bus routes.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

19/10/2026

19/10/2026

16/10/2026

Just a reminder on where to get free breastfeeding support and information in Southend.

Follow the below links for further information, including links and phone numbers to book sessions (you can also just turn up to any of the below).

*The Southend Infant Feeding Health Visiting Team* 01702 534911
For home visits and weighing clinics.
For Breast Pump free of charge, call: 01702 220810

https://www.southendfamilycentres.co.uk/
https://www.livewellsouthend.com/health-visiting-0-5-2

Part of the above service is our Southend Supports Breastfeeding Pop Up Collaboration sessions for sling, feeding and baby weighing support at in Southend on the 3rd Tuesday of the Month between 10-12pm alongside our Infant Feeding Health Visitors, Cake Club Parenting Support and Promotional Lead for the project, Jen from SAVS. Just turn up!

The Mid & South Essex NHS Infant Feeding Team (Antenatal & Postnatal)
https://www.mse.nhs.uk/your-pregnancy/
The Infant Feeding Team with Mid & South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
at Blenheim Children's Centre in Leigh on Sea on Monday's from 10-2pm with no appointment needed, however for school holidays and further information, please call them on 03004437776.

Cake Club Southend
Run a variety of sessions and home visits throughout the week and weekends across Southend as well as Hockley and Rochford delivering free sling, infant feeding and sleep support. Check out the links below for times and days.
https://www.facebook.com/CakeClubParentingSupport
Booking sessions: https://CakeClubBookings.as.me/
(Booking ahead can help ensure adequate volunteer staffing and notify you of any changes).

Southend Breastfeeding Circle - Southend YMCA meet on various dates, follow their page for more information. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079147916883
and here is a link to their Milky Way Monthly Newsletter https://www.southendymca.org.uk/milkywaynewsletter

The National Breastfeeding Helpline and messaging service 0300 100 0212 (accessible 24 hours a day)
https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline

14/10/2026

TUESDAY 20TH OCTOBER, 10-12PM🤱🤱

WEIGH IN CLINIC WITH HEALTH VISITOR AVAILABLE
HANGOUT MONTHLY DROP IN SESSION (NO NEED TO BOOK)
Come along to our next FREE Southend Supports Breastfeeding Drop In at Hang Out Venue Ltd

Family friendly, relaxed venue with toys for all ages.
Come & meet the team behind Southend Supports Breastfeeding, The Specialist Health Visitors & Club - Parenting Support & Solidarity and connect with other parents. Includes sling and infant feeding support, if needed.

- The Hangout Venue
- Ground Floor, 62 London Road,
- Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1PG

🤱Step free access, buggy friendly and has accessible toilets, highchairs and baby changing.

🤱Water bottles are permitted, however, due to allergies and insurance, only snacks/food bought on the premises is allowed to be consumed at this venue.

🤱Paid parking is available along the street to the side of the venue, in the University Car Park or over at Sainsburys.

🤱The number 1 and 28 are the nearest bus routes.

Looking forward to seeing you there!