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Bump to Breast: Breastfeeding Group Support

Bump to Breast: Breastfeeding Group Support

Bump to Breast: Breastfeeding Group Support

Bump to Breast is a breastfeeding support group that is delivered in partnership with Southend YMCA. Sessions take place weekly in various locations across the ABSS wards.

The project offers support to mothers both antenatally and postnatally, and mothers are given the chance to train up to become breastfeeding ‘supporters’ through a 6-week course. Peer volunteers are trained during these sessions with providers offering a 6-week training course for this, working towards providing long-term continuity and sustainability. Everyone is welcome – including partners, friends, and grandparents! The project aims to help more mothers breastfeed, whilst bringing families closer together and building strong community connections.

Session Dates and Times

  • Mondays 10-12 at the YMCA Eco Hub, 2a St John’s Road in Westcliff SS0 7JZ (behind The Cricketers Pub)
  • Tuesdays 10-12 at the ABSS Community Hub at SAVS on Alexandra Street in Southend, SS1 1BW
  • Wednesdays 9.30-11.30 outreach session at Southend Storehouse Community Cafe
  • Wednesdays 10-12 at the Growing Together Community Gardens on Elm Road in Shoebury SS3 5AW
  • Thursdays 10-12 at the Plaza Centre on Southchurch Road SS1 2PT (round the side in The Living Room)
  • Last Friday in the month – 10-12 at the Cliffs Pavilion Cafe in Westcliff

Contact Details

For more information about session dates and times, or to take part in the course, please contact EleanorKing@southendymca.org.uk or via the link to our page on Southend YMCA website

Follow us on Facebook as Bump to Breast – ABSS Group Support and Instagram for further updates.

National Breastfeeding Helpline: or their helpline (0300 100 0212) for information and support available from 9:30am – 9:30pm every day.

La Leche League UK

Breastfeeding Network

UNICEF leaflet with useful information about breastfeeding

Association of Breastfeeding Mothers