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East Sussex Early Days CIC

Our Story

The directors of East Sussex Early Days have been involved in infant feeding support in East Sussex for around 10 years now.  We are responsible for running the Breast Mates infant feeding support groups in Bexhill and Hastings.

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The directors have identified that early feeding support can make a significant difference to the feeding journeys of many parents and that is why we ultimately decided to launch East Sussex Early Days CIC. 

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We have received funding from the National Lottery to enable parents to receive free early feeding support in the comfort of their own homes.  We hope that this will also encourage parents to feel empowered to access feeding support groups in East Sussex.

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Our service is designed to complement the efforts of our NHS partners and other voluntary support services. We believe that by working together, we can provide the best possible care for our community. 

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What We Do

Lactation Consultant Home Visits

Free Lactation Consultant Home Visits
We offer free home visits from an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to families within 20 miles of Bexhill.
All visits are fully funded by our organisation — families pay nothing.

Who we support
Home visits are available for families who:

  • Experience breastfeeding problems (e.g. severe pain, nipple trauma)

  • Find it difficult to leave the house due to physical or mental health challenges

  • Have premature babies

  • Have babies with weight concerns

  • Wish to relactate

  • Are experiencing mental health difficulties worsened by feeding issues

  • Are receiving support from the Lighthouse Team

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BOOK A FREE LACTATION CONSULTANT HOME VISIT​​​​​

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 Breast Mates Support Groups

Free Lactation Consultant–Led Groups
We run friendly, supportive groups in Bexhill and Hastings, led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).

These groups provide:

  • Expert feeding support

  • A welcoming space to socialise and connect with other families

Thanks to generous funding from The Chalk Cliff Trust, our groups are free to attend and secured for at least the next year.

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