East Yorkshire venues aim to celebrate and normalise breastfeeding in public
Council says it wants to remove any barriers for parents
Council children’s centres in the East Riding, along with Humber NHS Integrated Public Health Nurses, are celebrating Breastfeeding in Public Day.
Today, and throughout the week, breastfeeding groups will be moving from their usual Children’s Centre location into public venues, including East Riding Libraries, Leisure Centres, and local cafes.
Councillor Victoria Aitken, Cabinet Member for children, families and education said: “In East Riding, we want all new parents to feel welcome to feed their babies, whether this is in council run venues, health buildings, or in public spaces.
“Breastfeeding in Public Day, and the week of awareness, provides the opportunity to celebrate and normalise breastfeeding. It is good for mums and babies, and we want to remove any barrier for parents, so that they can feed whenever they need to when they are out and about.”
Parents are invited to join at any of the venues throughout the week:
Anlaby Morrisons café: Monday 24, 10-11.30am
Sandhill garden centre, Preston: Tuesday 25, 10.30-11.30am
Withernsea Library: Tuesday 25, 10-11am
Beverley Library: Tuesday 25, 1.30-3pm
Bridlington Library: Wednesday 26, 10-11am
Buddhist Centre in Pocklington: Thursday 27, 10-11am
Goole Library, Thursday 27, 1-2.30pm
Cottingham Library, Friday 28, 10.30-11.30am
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has adopted the Breastfeeding Friendly Scheme, which encourages local businesses to display posters highlighting that they are breastfeeding friendly.