Latch on to to event supporting local breastfeeding mums

26th July 2018
global big latch

Join us to be part of the upcoming Global Big Latch On event.  Two events will be running in west Lancashire, aiming to support local breastfeeding mums.

Local businesses will attend the Hesketh Bank event, where mums can enjoy discounts and win prizes.  Staff from Families and Babies Breastfeeding support (FAB), plus midwives and health visitors will all be on hand to offer advice and help to any mums with breastfeeding questions or queries.

Lesley Fawcett, infant feeding coordinator at Ormskirk hospital explains more: “The Global Big Latch On is an incredible event, taking place around the world during Breast Feeding Week (1-7 August). People gather together to breastfeed and offer peer support.  It is all part of making breastfeeding a normal part of day to day life, and helping to promote it throughout our communities.

“We hope lots of people come along to get involved, last year we had more than 100 mums at just one event.  This year we have two events, so we are looking forward seeing even more mums and  beautiful babies join us to latch on!”

To find out more about the support provided by FAB in west Lancashire for breast feeding families, please call the helpline on 01254 772 929.  This is manned seven days a week by trained peer supporters, or visit www.familiesandbabies.org.uk.

Where: Hesketh Bank Christian Centre, Moss Lane, Hesketh Bank, PR4 6AA.

Park Children’s Centre, Barnes Road, Skelmersdale, WN8 8HN

When: August 3 201809.30 – 11.30 at Hesketh Bank 09.45 – 12.30 at Skelmersdale

More info: Find out more about the events on Facebook – for Hesketh Bank, and Skelmersdale

More information about the Global Big Latch On can be accessed here.