LifeLine Infant Feeding Support Session

Looking for support? Pregnant and want to know more about breastfeeding?
In partnership with Mind, LifeLine Projects is working to support more new mothers with breastfeeding, in both the first six months and beyond. Infant Feeding Support Group supports parents and training peer mentors in Barking and Dagenham. Our drop-in sessions offer a safe and non-judgemental space where we can answer any questions you might have about infant feeding. Opportunity to meet other new parents in a safe non-judgmental space. Pre-school siblings are welcome.
Light refreshments available.
Got a toddler? Bring them along to our stay-and-play!
No booking needed—just come and join us!
For more information or any enquiries, please email infantfeeding@lifelineprojects.co.uk mailto:infantfeeding@lifelineprojects.co.uk
Why breastfeeding? The health benefits of breastfeeding are many.
The UK has one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world. As few as 1% of new babies are fed exclusively on breast milk for their first six months. (As recommended by the World Health Organisation.)
Research has shown that breastfed babies are better protected from infections and diarrhoea, have a lower mortality rate from SIDS and NEC, and are less likely to develop misaligned teeth. And these benefits continue into adulthood—research has shown breastfeeding is likely to lower rates of obesity and type 2 diabetes. There’s even some evidence of adults who were breastfed performing better in intelligence tests. The mother benefits too, with lower rates of breast and ovarian cancer and type 2 diabetes.
Source: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(15)01024-7/fulltext
Want to support others?
Interested in sharing your knowledge and experiences? If you’re looking to give something back to your community, this is your chance to become one of our infant feeding peer supporters. Full training is provided and expenses are covered.
Interested? Drop us an email mailto:volunteering@lifelineprojects.co.uk?subject=Infant%20Feeding%20peer%20supporter – volunteering@lifelineprojects.co.uk mailto:volunteering@lifelineprojects.co.uk