Brunch, music and even yoga have formed part of an innovative week of activities in South Tyneside designed to help new mums through the many challenges that can come through breastfeeding.
To mark World Breastfeeding Week, the South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Trust has been working with the local council to run a series of events - and even a "Breastival" - to help support families in the borough. The South Tyneside Early Excellence Children's Centre in Hebburn hosted the festival, which features stalls, craft activities for kids and a wellness workshop - along with advice and resources from experts about breastfeeding.
The NHS Trust runs a range of breastfeeding support groups, and the event is important in helping to signpost new mums in the direction of the services available. An informal brunch will be held at the All Saints Children's Centre in Tyne Dock, South Shields, also to encourage people to seek support if they need it.
