Nestlé-Free Zone


FSID Press Release 30th April 08: Breastfeeding Reduces Risk of Cot Death
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29 August 2008- Invitation to join other UNICEF supporters on Saturday 4th October in Trafalgar Square for the biggest-ever rally calling on the Government to end child poverty in the UK
 

 


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Thank you for visiting our website!

We hope you find the information here helpful.  If you cannot find the information you are looking for or you have a specific question you would like to ask, why not contact a breastfeeding supporter via our chat forum.  Or if you are local, feel free to come to one of our drop in support groups.

Across the Wakefield, South East and Five Towns areas, a network of Breastfeeding Support Groups are available, with the aim of supporting and promoting breastfeeding within the community. We advocate and strongly support new mums to breastfeed for as long as they are able and happy to do so.

Are You: Thinking about breastfeeding? Doing well? Having problems? Starting? Stopping? Let us share our experiences!! The Breastfeeding Support Groups are run by mothers for mothers, with professional support and assistance from Midwives and Health Visitors.

We offer:

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Telephone and/or online support for local mums.

bullet One to one visits at home from Midwives and Health Visitors with extensive breastfeeding knowledge and experience
bullet Weekly groups where breastfeeding mums get a chance to meet peer supporters and other mums and share their experiences and support each other.
bullet Support and advice at antenatal classes
bullet Volunteering opportunities for mums with breastfeeding experience who wish to support others 

 
 

Website designed and maintained by Gemma Illman,  email: gemma@breastfeeding-support.co.uk