Family hubs play host to breastfeeding ‘get togethers’
Families with little ones can enjoy a month of family friendly community events to support and celebrate breastfeeding throughout Wirral – many of which will be held in some of the borough’s family hubs.
Coordinated by Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust’s (WCHC) Infant Feeding Team, the events will highlight the health benefits of breastfeeding and encourage a wider network of support - from partners and grandparents to friends and community members.
Run in partnership with local charity Koala North West, a series of Breastfeeding Get Togethers and a Teddy Bears’ Picnic, invite families to come together, learn more about breastfeeding, and connect with others on the same journey.
Koala NW provide support for families with children aged 0-11. They offer a range of services including early years, breastfeeding peer support, SEND services, family support, and sleep support.
They are commissioned to provide breastfeeding support by Wirral Council's Public Health team.
The community events provide a welcoming environment for families to access free fun activities, information and support, helpful resources and a chance to connect with others who are passionate about supporting breastfeeding.
Event schedule:
Breastfeeding Get Togethers
- Wednesday 4 June, 10am – 12pm at Bromborough Family Hub, Gratrix Road, Bromborough
- Thursday 12 June, 10am – 12pm at Koala North West Family Hub, Woodchurch Lane, Prenton
- Tuesday 17 June, 12pm - 2pm at St Mary’s Church, 2 Church Road
- Thursday 19 June, 10am - 11am at Rock Ferry Family Hub, Ionic Street, Rock Ferry
- Monday 23 June, 10am – 12pm at Seacombe Family Hub, St Paul’s Road, Wallasey
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
- Tuesday 10 June, 12.30pm - 2.30pm at Brassey Gardens Family Hub, 2 Brassey Street
For more information, visit www.wirralct.nhs.uk or follow the Get Wirral Breastfeeding Facebook page.
