Bring Back Funding For Breastfeeding Awareness Week
We are asking the Department of Health to continue to fund Breastfeeding Awareness Week.Breastfed babies save the NHS money because they are less likely to need medical treatment. Statistically, formu... continue reading »
"Funding for this event should not be cut, it is essential to keep awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding in the public eye."
"It is a proven fact that Breast Feeding is best for both mother and baby with so many health and social benefits included, shame on you for withdrawing the funding from awareness week. County Devon"
"More awareness, and support for mums = less cost in the future"
"Please reconsider...it will save money in the end!!! County Wiltshire"
"Itt is essential that we tip the balance back in favour of breastfeeding! County Essex"
"Without funding we will find it harder to provide information and support to mothers , less breastfeeding means more cost to the NHS !"
"As a Breastfeeding peer supporter, I know many women who either don't even try to breastfeed or more commonly end up stopping quite early, not properly informed about the long and short term benefits to babe and mum County England"
