What the scheme is, how to join.
What the scheme is
The Bristol Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme aims to support mothers to breastfeed when they're out and about with their babies.
By joining the scheme, you'll benefit from:
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access to more families
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knowing that you're doing your bit towards a healthier Bristol by supporting breastfeeding
By joining the scheme, you agree to:
- ensure all your staff know about the scheme
- display a Bristol Breastfeeding Welcome scheme window sticker or poster
- uphold a woman's right to breastfeed by ensuring that if someone complains, the complainant is moved, not the mother
Join the scheme
If you'd like to join our Bristol Breastfeeding welcome scheme email bristolbreastfeedingwelcome@bristol.gov.uk to:
- confirm that you will comply with the above criteria
- provide us with your postal address so that we can add you to our list of breastfeeding friendly venues
- let us know if you'd like us to send you posters and stickers to display (alternatively, you can download and print these yourself but youll still need to email us with the above information)
Downloadable Breastfeeding Welcome posters to display:
Support breastfeeding mothers more
- Let mothers know that breastfeeding is welcome.
- Offer a chair, if possible.
- If you have a private space where mothers can breastfeed, tell them.
- Offer a glass of water if you can, breastfeeding can make women thirsty.
- If you work in a venue that serves food and drink:
- offer to bring orders to the table
- take the order when the baby is settled