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Breastfeeding Advice and Support
Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged to be best for baby and provides all the nutrients your baby needs during their first 6 months, it also helps protect against infection and disease. Health benefits for mum include the reduced risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer.
Not that breastfeeding is always that easy !.! With trouble latching on, cracked/sore nipples, and occasionally being asked to leave premises for feeding in public?!?
Hence the increasing amount of support available for new mum's. We've listed some websites below that may be useful. Your health visitor should also be aware of local breastfeeding cafes and support groups so it is worth speaking to them too and in the very early days your midwife should be a great support.
Recently the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deaths (FSID) found that breasfeeding also reduces the risk of Cot death, for further information go to http://www.fsid.org.uk/breastfeeding-news.html
Harpenden breastfeeding support group up and running meeting every Monday from 10.30am to 12.30pm at The Oval Café, Ambrose Lane, Harpenden, AL5 4BX
Its run by mothers for mothers and offers
- A welcoming place to meet other breastfeeding mothers
- Comfy sofas and a great café
- Playmat, toys and books
- Information on breastfeeding problems and issues
- Support from trained mother supporters
- Baby sling lending library
- Information about local resources
Full details are available via the website www.harpenden-breastfeeding.co.uk
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Useful breastfeeding links and contact no.s
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