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Can I breastfeed here?
Released on 08/05/2009
NCT Press Release
Can I breastfeed here?
This week sees the start of National Breastfeeding Awareness Week 2009 (10-17 May). Throughout the week the NCT’s network of UK branches are calling on shops, cafes and leisure facilities to do everything they can to let local breastfeeding mums know they are welcome.
Local NCT branches are using Breastfeeding Awareness Week to encourage more mums to give breastfeeding a go, along with the support of their local businesses and services. Support from local services can give mums the confidence to breastfeed their baby when out and about, and gives their baby the healthiest possible start in life.
Throughout the week, over 300 NCT branches are holding coffee mornings, baby fairs, bumps and babies groups, get togethers and tea parties to raise awareness of breastfeeding.
Anne Fox, Head of Campaigns & Public Policy, said; “We are proud that our branches are supporting Breastfeeding Awareness Week. Research shows that nine out of ten women stop breastfeeding before they want to so support from local venues can give mums assurance in being able to breastfeed whilst going about their day and can also make a positive difference to their babies health.”
The NCT runs local breastfeeding sessions and NCT breastfeeding counsellors are available seven days a week to answer questions and provide support around baby feeding on the NCT Breastfeeding Line 0300 330 0771; Mon-Sun between 8am and 10pm.
To find out what’s going on in your region call NCT Enquiries on 0300 330 0770.
A Breastfeeding Awareness Week Activity Toolkit is available by signing up to NCT Active at www.nct.org.uk/active.
The NCT is the UK’s leading charity on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood – we’re with parents all the way from bump to baby. Each year we support thousands of parents through a life-changing experience, offering expert information and trusted practical and emotional support.
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Notes to Editors:- Breastfeeding Awareness Week takes place 10-17 May 2008. For facts and figures on breastfeeding visit NCT website at www.nct.org.uk/breastfeeding. For more information contact the NCT Press Office on 020 8752 2404 or email: press@nct.org.uk.
- The NCT has books and booklets relating to breastfeeding which can be ordered from NCT Shop 08458 100 100 or visit www.nctshop.co.uk - Breastfeeding - A Good Start-Breastfeeding: how to express and store your milk. Breastfeeding for Beginners.
- The NCT is the UK’s leading charity on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood – we’re with parents all the way from bump to baby. Each year we support thousands of parents through a life-changing experience, offering expert information and trusted practical and emotional support through our network of 300 local branches, helplines, antenatal and early days courses, breastfeeding counselling and peer support schemes. For more information visit www.nct.org.uk or call 0300 330 0770.
