World Breastfeeding Week is celebrated every year from 1 to 7 August to encourage breastfeeding and improve the health of babies around the world.
Not everyone chooses to breastfeed, but there are many benefits for those who do.
The Leeds is Breastfeeding Friendly campaign is supporting mums to feel more confident when breastfeeding in public. Local businesses are encouraged to provide welcoming environments for breastfeeding mums and to adopt UNICEF’s Baby Friendly standards.
This week a series of socially-distanced events organised by the Leeds Bosom Buddies will be taking place to give women a safe space in which to breastfeed together:
Those who are interested in attending the events hosted by the Leeds Bosom Buddies are kindly asked to register by contacting suzanne.tobin@healthforall.org.uk. Attendance will be kept to 30 per session with small groups of no more than 6. Attendees will follow 2m social distancing rules and hand sanitiser will be made available.
For more information about breastfeeding and infant feeding in Leeds, please contact sally.goodwinmills@leeds.gov.uk or visit familyinformation.leeds.gov.uk/professionals/breastfeeding-friendly.