The Evening Times ran an article about figures in a new report showing that women from Lanarkshire experience higher-than-average rates of stillbirth and neonatal deaths than other parts of Scotland. The region recorded the second-highest rate in Scotland with 6.42 deaths per 1,000 births. However it is worth noting that the figure of 7,096 Lanarkshire resident […]
500 signs that you’re ‘welcome’
The new Breastfeeding Welcome sign has been rolled out to participating venues across Lanarkshire.
Almost 500 premises are part of the Breastfeeding Welcome scheme which recognises venues that offer a warm welcome to nursing families.
The Breastfeeding etc. (Scotland) Act 2005 protects a child’s right to be breastfed, which means that mums can be assured they can breastfeed their child anywhere.
However, seeing the Breastfeeding Welcome sign can help mums feel so much more confident and comfortable about going into a cafe, restaurant or other venue.
Infant feeding development midwife AnneMarie Bruce says: “Displaying the pink and purple sign sends a clear message to mums – ‘You are most welcome to breastfeed your baby here and you can be confident our staff will support you.’
“It’s great to have so many venues across Lanarkshire who recognise that breastfeeding is a ‘normal’ everyday positive experience.”
For more information contact the Infant Feeding Team on 01698 366710.
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