22 June 2017
We know that women can feel awkward or embarrassed about breastfeeding in public places if they are not made to feel welcome and at ease. For that reason it is important to raise awareness of breastfeeding as something that concerns everyone across our communities.
With this in mind, NHS Borders is holding an event in line with this year's National Breastfeeding Celebration Week theme with the aim of "Changing the Conversation around Breastfeeding." The event will be held on 29th June from 10am - 11:30am at the Cricket Pavilion at the Borders General Hospital.
Kirstin Worsley, Breastfeeding in the Borders (BiBs) Co-ordinator said: "Helping communities positively support breastfeeding in public places and making it a normal part of day to day life is extremely important. We need to change the conversation around breastfeeding to ensure that women who breastfeed feel supported by not only their partners and family but in their local communities as well."
She continued: "All families with babies, pre-school and school age children are welcome to come along to the event to join us in celebrating breastfeeding, family life and share experiences."
More information on Breastfeeding in the Borders (BiBs) can be found at www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk or search Borders Bumps, Babies and Beyond on Facebook.