Every child deserves the best start in life

Did you know? Breastfeeding not only boosts the health of babies and mothers but also reduces risks of heart disease, obesity, infections, and certain cancers.

Breastfeeding has amazing benefits for both babies and mums, and the World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months and continuing alongside other foods for up to 2 years or more. If you or someone you know is nervous breastfeeding out and about, see what these Hertfordshire mums have to say on this short film  www.Hertfordshire.gov.uk/BFHertsOutandAbout

Join Hertfordshire's Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme

If you are a business – have you joined the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme?

It is free to join and by evidencing that you welcome breastfeeding at your business, you empower mothers to confidently be out and about. You’ll receive free resources to display, a Certification of Participation and your business listed on the Breastfeeding Friendly Hertfordshire map.

Plus, displaying a breastfeeding-friendly sticker can attract more customers.

Sign up today at Hertfordshire Breastfeeding Friendly scheme  and help make a difference!  

You can learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding (nhs.uk)