Information and Support for Breastfeeding across Wigan Borough

Wigan’s own Breastfeeding Website www.mymummydoes.co.uk

Visit Wigan’s Breastfeeding website for information on:

• How Breastfeeding works

• How Breastfeeding will benefit mother and baby

• How to address breastfeeding problems

• Contact details for Breastfeeding Support, Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshops and Breastfeeding Support Groups

• Breastfeeding Friendly Businesses

• And much more!

Families are invited to sign up on www.mymummydoes.co.uk

Staff and Professionals can access:

• Breastfeeding policies, guidelines and protocols

• Up dates on UNICEF Baby Friendly Accreditation

• Breastfeeding Statistics

• Latest Research and articles


Wigan Breastfeeding Network Peer Support Service

NHSALW and Wigan Council have commissioned the Breastfeeding Network to provide a universal Breastfeeding Peer Support Service. The service is working in close partnership with the Maternity service, Health Visiting Service and Children Centres.

The service provides antenatal information, support on the Maternity ward, Neonatal ward and Paediatric wards of Royal Albert Edward Infirmary and then home visiting post natal support to all Breastfeeding families across the Borough. There is also targeted support for young mothers.

To contact the service Tel: 01942 777903