BREASTFEEDING FRIENDLY SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES (23/11/2009)
Nursery Staff have been undertaking training to become a `Breastfeeding Friendly Nursery` in support of the recent Scottish Government initiative.

We all have a role to improve Breastfeeding rates

The Scottish Government has identified breastfeeding as a key priority. There is good evidence that breastfeeding has significant benefits for infants and mothers and that these benefits continue into adulthood.

Breastfeeding Friendly Nurseries and Schools work to promote an environment where breastfeeding is seen as the normal way to feed infants and young children.

This includes:

• Providing education and training for staff to enable them to promote, protect and support breastfeeding
• Supporting informed choice in relation to infant feeding
• Increasing awareness of support and information for breastfeeding families
• Using resources which reflect breastfeeding as the cultural norm
• Providing a welcoming atmosphere for breastfeeding families and encouraging breastfeeding in the public areas of the establishment
• Supporting breastfeeding staff/users

Staff in Wellington School Nursery have been undertaking training in order to become a ‘Breastfeeding Friendly Nursery’ in support of this important Scottish Government initiative.

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