The Breastfeeding Network South and East Hampshire covering Gosport, Fareham, Havant, East Hampshire and surrounding areas.
Pregnant, combination feeding, expressing, exclusively breastfeeding, going back to work, feeding an older child or looking to stop – we are here to support you every step of your breastfeeding journey.
All our support is offered free of charge and we have both virtual and face-to-face options available.
Some of our groups run during term-time only, these dates can be checked at https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/schoolholidays. Any last minute changes to the groups are posted on our Facebook page
Type of services available
Groups
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).
Antenatal support
Hayling Island Library, Elm Grove, Hayling Island, PO11 9EE
Last Wednesday of the month – 6pm – 7pm
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/9hJuTm9ikx?origin=lprLink
Contact details
Email: bfnsouthcoast@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk
Social media
Request to join our Facebook support page for peer-to-peer support, please answer the joining questions so that we can approve your request:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/southcoastbreastfeeding
Information can also be found on our community page:
https://www.facebook.com/southandeasthampshirebreastfeedinginformation
Please be aware that any Direct Messages to our social media pages may be read by more than one person.
General guidelines
All our groups are run by our dedicated team of trained volunteers. Occasionally we may have to cancel a group and we recommend checking our Facebook page before attending to check for any last minute changes.
Updated November 2025