It’s never too early to start thinking about how you're going to feed your baby. Today, most women in England are choosing to breastfeed.
Breast milk is the only natural food designed for your baby.
Breastfeeding protects your baby from infections and diseases.
Breast milk provides health benefits for your baby.
Breastfeeding provides health benefits for mum.
It’s free.
It’s available whenever and wherever your baby needs a feed.
It’s the right temperature.
It can build a strong physical and emotional bond between mother and baby.
It can give you a great sense of achievement
The Equality Act 2010 includes clauses prohibiting discrimination against breastfeeding in public. In Blackburn with Darwen many shops, cafes and other public facilities including schools, health and leisure have come on board to welcome breastfeeding.
You can browse the list of breastfeeding welcoming facilities here >>>
For feedback please contact the local Infant Feeding Team on 01254 732673.
