La Leche League - any info?

[cornelia]

Am thinking of joining LLL - I gather there isn't an ED branch, but there seems to be one in Clapham and one in Catford, not sure about other nearby locations.

Is anyone here a member, or happens to know people from ED / Camberwell / Peckham / Nunhead who are, and which one is more usual / recommended?

[WorkingMummy]

Never joined, but contacted them once when baby no 1 was about ten months old and I was still expressing at work. I had a day when I pumped three times and produced about 1 oz total. They were great. Emailed me straight back, called me too I think. Very helpful and incredibly understanding.

They do have online groups I think, if that would help. But I can see that if you can get to them that would be even better. Like I say, can't speak highly enough of them.

Although, I did draw the line at adopting their idea of tandem feeding 1 and 2 after I gave birth a second time. I weaned my first with a few weeks to go instead....

[cornelia]

Thanks! That's very helpful. Don't suppose it much matters which one I join, especially if (as 150+ views and 1 reply suggest) no one local is going to either. Given the demographic here, I suppose the fact that there isn't actually an ED branch is probably quite telling.

But at any rate neither Clapham nor Catford is exactly miles and miles away either... I can always just toss a coin ;-)

[Otta]

My wife is a member, and went to meetings near Brokley Rise I think (which is probably the Catford one you mention).

[fapl]

I am a member, but never attend meetings as they don't suit me time wise and I don' feel the need as such to attend, already busy enough! I do love receiving breastfeeding matters magazine and the membership is worth it for that alone. It gives me a little boost and makes me feel good about continuing to breastfeed my son when I sometimes get down and question myself, I realise I am not the only one that feels that way and it reminds me about all the great things about breastfeeding.

Back on topic, what I assume is the Catford group, usually meets at the house of a woman that lives near Blythe Hill Fields. I think it is probably not a huge group, but I have heard 2nd hand the woman that runs the group is lovely.

[cornelia]

Thanks again - sounds promising! And actually having done a bit more thorough research of the locations, looks like the Clapham group is quite a bit further out (Tooting / Balham area) whereas Catford group is close to Honour Oak so probably a bit more convenient...

Sorry - will do my homework next time before hassling all you good people on here!

[WorkingMummy]

Not a hassle, at all! WMx

[scareyt]

You could also try the ABM - they have groups in Beckenham and Deptford. Don't know anything else about the groups but their telephone support was great.

[hanstands]

The group in in Catford/Forest Hill is near Blythe Hill Fields. Catch the 185 bus from ED. Its a lovely group. I went loads when babies were younger. Its still going strong. Pm me if you'd like more contact details.