Hi, Kristen.

Your friend's options are

* making a further call to her midwife to ask for a home visit (the 
midwifery service in the UK is  used by all new mothers and most 
midwives will continue to make home visits when needed) - she should 
stress her need and the mental health aspect
* seeking out a local breastfeeding support group (her midwife will 
know where these are)
* calling one of the volunteer helplines - there are 5 national 
helplines. The one run by my own organisation is NCT's helpline 0300 
330 0700

IBCLCs exist in the the UK of course; some work as  HCPs in the 
health service, some work with the volunteer orgs. A few are in 
private practice.

Hope this helps.

Heather Welford Neil, UK


>I have a friend in Milton Keynes with a week old baby needing some 
>help. Lots of pain and some PPD. Needs support! Thank you so much.
>
>Kristen Rosin
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