South West Essex
9am-11pm
01268 526 099
Who we are
Little Angels was set up to promote, support and protect breastfeeding in the community whilst working in conjunction with NHS South West Essex, Health professionals, Voluntary Groups and Children’s Centres to provide a seamless approach to breastfeeding using the UNICEF Baby Friendly 10 steps and 7 point plan.
What we do
Our peer supporters are a team of local mums, who have received training to support breastfeeding families.
Here in South West Essex we currently provide:-
• Antenatal Support
All the information you need to help you make an informed choice about how to feed your baby .Learn about the benefits of breastfeeding (for you, Baby and the whole family!), what to expect in the early days and share any concerns with the supporter or with mums.
Antenatal support can be offered on a one to one basis in your own home or at an antenatal group which run across the county. We also work closely with Basildon & Thurrock university hospital and are pleased to be involved with the regular parent craft sessions held on Saturdays.
• Hospital support at the maternity unit at Basildon and Thurrock Hospital.
Our peer supporters are available at Basildon and Thurrock University hospital to provide help and support on the maternity unit. We can give information about the basics of breastfeeding so you feel comfortable feeding at home.
• Home and community
If you live within the area of Basildon, Billericay or Wickford, and are discharged as a breastfeeding mother one of our trained peer supporters will contact you within 48 hours of leaving hospital to arrange to see you at home for a visit.
• Helpline/Office hours
If you would like to contact our office for non urgent enquires such as changing appointment times etc please contact us between the hours of 9.30-2.30pm Monday-Friday.
For urgent enquiries please contact 01268-526099 between 9am and 11pm. This is manned by our team of supporters who volunteer their time to support you in your hour of need. However please be patient we may be at home when you call so if we do not answer straight away please leave a message and we will aim to return your call within an hour.
• Work closely with local children’s centre’s and voluntary breastfeeding support groups
On our initial visit we will provide you with a list of support groups within your area and details of which organisations run them. These groups provide you with a good support network and give you a chance to meet other mums who are in the same position as you. The list provided is updated regularly however we would advise you to call before attending to ensure the group is being held and to obtain more information.