News

Breastfeeding Week June 21st-25th

We are running a series of fun events to celebrate this week.  Please see our Breastfeeding page and our Events page for more info

Breastfeeding Peer Support Program

Dec 2009 

Our trainee Antenatal teacher, Gemma Everitt has just trained as a new Breastfeeding Peer Supporter with funding from Mid-Essex PCT and Chelmsfords Breastfeeding Counsellor, Amanda Wheeler.  Gemma says -'We will all be volunteering at Breastfeeding Cafes, which are free of charge and offer support, information, a listening ear and a cuppa tea!  If you are interested in going along to a cafe or would like to find out more about training as a Breastfeeding Peer Supporter please visit:  www.midessexbreastfeedingsupport.co.uk The next training course is due to take place in Halstead and is open to all who have breastfed their children.Once I have my baby in January I plan to start offering Breastfeeding support in Halstead and Sudbury, watch this space!

 

Here's a photo of the newly qualified Breastfeeding Peer Support team (click on the photo to get clearer picture!)-

£1000 grant from Lloyds of London!

Our branch was awarded a £1000 in December as a result of our newsletter editor, Emma Cross' efforts!  Lloyds have a program where it's employees can apply for a grant for a charity that they are involved with.  There are many companies with similar schemes so if you belong to one, please let us know and we can help you with the application forms.  This money is crucial as it goes towards paying for the training of our specialist workers in antenatal, postnatal and breastfeeding counselling.

Well Done Emma!