Over a third of mums are shy or anxious about breastfeeding in public and one in five women feel that people do not want them to do it.
When it comes to supporting breastfeeding women, even the smallest gesture can make a huge difference.
Support for women and babies
Breastfeeding can be a time of lots of emotions and giving a mum an extra bit of support or cheerleading them can really have a positive impact not only on mum, but then on baby as well. Find out how you can support women and babies below whether you’re a dad, a partner, a grandparent, a venue, a friend, or a professional here.
Dads and partners
Supporting your partner to breastfeed can mean they have a good experience during this time and feel confident to feed for as long as they would like to. Find out what you can do for your partner to help support them.Family and friends
You may not have had a baby or breastfed yourself, but you play a vital role in supporting and praising a mum to feed her baby in the way she wants to. There are lots of things you can do to support them.Be a peer supporter
Peer supporters are local women who have breastfed at least one child. They work locally in Medway to support mums to find out more about feeding their baby and to overcome any challenges along the way. Find out more about being a peer supporter in MedwayHealth professionals
The role of healthcare professionals is crucial in supporting mums to breastfeed. From health visitors, midwives, peer supporters, maternity support workers and infant feeding specialists - they are here to support you too.Cafes and businesses
Breastfeeding whilst out and about helps to normalise it for everyone from children, partners and also mums who are anxious about feeding in public themselves. Businesses can play a vital role in helping women feel comfortable feeding their babies out and about. Find out how you can support and normalise breastfeeding in Medway in your businessExplore the World of Breastfeeding in Medway
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