Golcar baby bistro serves up breastfeeding tips

May 19 2009 Huddersfield Daily Examiner

HUDDERSFIELD’s first Baby Bistro has opened its doors in Golcar.

Mums, babies and health professionals came together at Golcar, Cowlersley and Milnsbridge Children’s Centre to celebrate the start of a new scheme aimed at offering breastfeeding support.

A team of breastfeeding peers will be running the bistro.

The peers are local mothers who have breastfed their own children and feel passionate about helping other women.

They have all completed a 10 week training course to help them give mums one-to-one support and help iron out any breastfeeding issues.

The scheme aims to help mums continue breastfeeding as long as possible.

Breastfeeding peer supporter Charlotte Keyworth, said: “I think the baby bistros are a great idea and I’m really excited about being involved.

“Breastfeeding can be pretty hard as a new mum and you never know whether what you’re doing it right or wrong.

“But these baby bistros will help because mums can get reassurance from people who have experienced what they’re going through.

“There isn’t any judgement here and it gives mums a chance to get together with their babies, share tips and encourage each other to continue breastfeeding.”