Resources

The event - in the main reception at the Council House in Freeth Street, Oldbury from 10.30am to 2pm on Monday 1 July - will give out information on local breastfeeding support groups and antenatal breastfeeding classes.

There will also be the offer of one-to-one support in a private area for mums who are currently experiencing issues with breastfeeding. Councillor Paul Moore, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “Public health became the responsibility of Sandwell Council in April and I am delighted that we are taking part in this important national campaign to promote the health benefits of breastfeeding. “Our efforts have been concentrated on ensuring that people who want information or assistance can go along to the Council House and meet experts in this field.”

The Department of Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months, because of its benefits, which include protection against ear infections, eczema and asthma that formula milk doesn’t provide.

For more information contact Anna Kaur on 0845 352 7665 or if anyone who is unable to attend and requires breastfeeding support they can call the Breastfeeding Network on 07505 775357.