Our Health Improvement Practitioners are involved in the Breastfeeding Friendly Programme in Renfrewshire due to the crucial role that breastfeeding plays in promoting maternal and infant health and well-being. The programme aims to create supportive environments for breastfeeding mothers, offering education, resources, and practical support to help mothers initiate and sustain breastfeeding.
Health Improvement Practitioners are instrumental in the successful implementation of the Breastfeeding Friendly Programme as they are trained to engage with families, communities, local businesses and health care providers to promote breastfeeding as the normal and preferred method of infant feeding. They provide tailored support, education, and guidance to mothers, families, and community organisations, fostering a culture that embraces and supports breastfeeding.
By actively participating in the Breastfeeding Friendly Programme, Health Improvement Practitioners contribute to improving breastfeeding rates, increasing maternal and infant health outcomes, and creating an environment where breastfeeding is seen as a natural and essential part of early childhood nutrition and development in Renfrewshire. Their involvement helps to ensure that families receive the necessary support to make informed decisions about infant feeding, ultimately leading to healthier and thriving communities.
Local and National resources:
- National Breastfeeding Helpline Phone Number 24/7 Support - 0300 100 0212
- Breastfeeding Helplines - The Breastfeeding Network
- The Breastfeeding Network | Independent Breastfeeding Support
- Find Breastfeeding support - The Breastfeeding Network - map to all local support groups - just put in post code.
- BfN Greater Glasgow and Clyde | Instagram, Facebook | Linktree
- Talk it Over - contact Fiona - 07763128911 - for Mums experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety
- Whats on Renfrewshire - What's On Renfrewshire | Your essential guide to what's on in Renfrewshire! (whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk)
- International Association of Infant Massage (iaim.org.uk) - Find an International Association of Infant Massage (IAIM) Class
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