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Breastfeeding

We recognise that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for babies.

It also contains disease-fighting vitamins and nutrients which can help protect children from illness throughout their lives.​

We want to encourage mums in the Rochdale borough to feel comfortable taking up breastfeeding and continue confidently for as long as they want to.

  • National Childbirth Trust (NCT) - information, advice and peer support to help mums with breastfeeding.
  • The Start4Life BreastFeeding Friend chatbot - do you have any questions or concerns about breastfeeding? The BreastFeeding Friend (BFF) is here to support you at any time, day or night, to make breastfeeding a better experience and help you continue breastfeeding for as long as you want to.