Maternity
Home Start Croydon
Many parents need advice, support and friendship during the early years of parenthood.
Home-Start helps families by providing practical and emotional support in the home where there is at least one child aged 5 or under.
Telephone: 020 8667 0207
Website: www.croydon-homestart.co.uk
Breastfeeding cafes
Do you need breastfeeding support, have a new baby or are you pregnant and want to find out more about breastfeeding and chat to other mums in a small friendly group. Then join Breasting Cafes’ at their next session. No need for an appointment – just turn up!
Website: www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk
View our leaflet: Breastfeeding baby cafes
Best Start Services
Best Start is a service from pregnancy until your child turns 5. It is made up of a number of different organisations all working together to support you to give your child the Best Start in life.
Facebook: croydonbeststart
Twitter: @cbeststart
Website: www.croydon.gov.uk
Baby Buddy App
Baby Buddy is an award winning mobile phone app for new parents and parents-to-be, created by mums, doctors and midwives.
Download from: Google Play: Baby Buddy
Download from: iTunes: Baby Buddy
Maternity Services at Croydon Hospital
Croydon Hospital midwives will be with you every step of the way, offering your help and advice throughout your pregnancy.
Telephone: 020 8401 3000 ext 4202
Website: www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk
My Maternity Journey in South West London
Having a baby is a huge moment in a woman’s life. Your local NHS
would like to make sure you get the maternity care you want, in the
place you want, whenever possible.
View the leaflet: www.uppernorwoodgrouppractice.co.uk
Family Nurse Partnership Service
For those aged 19 years or under going through their first pregnancy and provides dedicated support to parents to ensure that new families get the best start.
Further Information: www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk