National Breastfeeding Awareness Week
14 - 19 May 2007Since 1993, the Department of Health
has coordinated the annual
campaign, National Breastfeeding Awareness Week, aiming to highlight that
breastfeeding is good for the health of mother and baby. We would like
women to recognise their right to breastfeed anytime and anywhere and for
friends, family and health professionals to provide support for
breastfeeding.
The benefits of breastfeeding for both mum and baby are
not just
measured in health terms, but in the pride a mum feels when she looks at
her healthy, growing breastfed baby. Once established, breastfeeding is
easy and for most mothers and babies a very enjoyable experience. However
in the first few days you both need to learn what to do. You will
therefore need to practise and if necessary, get help and advice from your
midwife.
The following breastfeeding support groups are available
for mothers in Highland where they can source information and support to
help them breastfeed. In many areas women will form their own support,
very often through friendship networks. Your local midwife or health
visitor will be able to put you in touch with people. Your local maternity
unit will also usually have someone available who could give some advice
over the phone.
Some useful contacts are:-
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THURSO Community Health Centre, Davidson's Lane: Tel:
(01847) 896990
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WICK Henderson Wing, Caithness General Hospital,
Tel: (01955) 604134
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INVERNESS Parentcraft Department, Raigmore Hospital, Tel:
(01463) 704344
Voluntary organisations also provide support:-
Along with the leaflet Breastfeeding Your Baby, you may
like to have a look at the National Childbirth Trust website on
www.nct.org.uk/breastfeeding
See Also
Parenting
Adoption
Children
Health
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Health & Welfare Groups in Caithness
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