Sandwell Breastfeeding Network: Celebrating World Breastfeeding Week 1st – 7th August 2024

World Breastfeeding Week is held in the first week of August every year.  The campaign is supported by key partners WHO and UNICEF. This year’s theme, ‘Closing the gap: Breastfeeding support for all’, celebrates breastfeeding mums from all diverse backgrounds whilst recognising the need for multi-level support; from families to wider community support and health care workers.

The Breastfeeding Network host events across the UK and this year, the Sandwell team are celebrating by getting outside in our beautiful local parks as well as getting hands on with arts and crafts.

Join the Breastfeeding Network on the following days to celebrate:

• Thursday 1st August, 10 am at Haden Hill House, Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 7JU
• Friday 2nd August, 10 am at Sandwell Valley, Salter’s Lane, West Bromwich, B71 4BG. Meeting at the carpark next to the bicycle hire
• Tuesday 6th August, 10 am at IKEA Restaurant, Park Lane, Wednesbury, WS10 9SF. Meeting in the restaurant area

Please call, text or WhatsApp 07505775357 to book your place.

Up to date group timings and venues can be found at: https://linktr.ee/sandwellbfn as well as information on how to book on to antenatal workshops.

Families can self-refer and contact the Sandwell team directly either through the hotline phone number 07505775357, email sandwell@breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk or via social media #WorldBreastfeedingWeek #TogetherForMoms