National Breastfeeding Awareness Week

Mums in the Midlands are on the hunt for the best "Breast Friendly" place to feed their babies.

It is National Breastfeeding Awareness Week (11th - 17th May 2008) and mystery shoppers are going to be testing cafes and restaurants in Birmingham to see how much support is out there.

Sharon Yates is a breastfeeding manager in Birmingham, she has had reports of mum's being thrown out of restaurants for breast feeding and she says it's about time that attitudes changed.

"Woman need the support, more woman are  breastfeeding when they leave hospital but very often they've stopped by the time their baby reaches 6 weeks."

To hear a full interview with Sharon click here..♥

The results of the mystery shopping test will eventually be made into an online list of the best public places for mums to breastfeed in Birmingham.

For more information regarding local breastfeeding support you can call 0121 6222203.

Alternatively to find out more about the NHS support on offer and the best breastfeeding facilities for you and your baby click here..♥

By Emma Reid May 08.