Mission Statement
Our mission is to normalise, promote, support and protect breastfeeding in Northamptonshire so that families have the opportunity to fulfil a positive breastfeeding journey.
Northamptonshire Breastfeeding Alliance will:
• Normalise – advocate breastfeeding, the biological norm, to help make it an accepted, visible and valued part of our culture and community in Northamptonshire.
• Promote – raise awareness of the physical and psychological health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and children, both initially and long term.
• Support – work with relevant organisations to achieve excellence in breastfeeding support and enable mothers countywide to breastfeed with the highest standard of physical, emotional and practical help.
• Protect – ensure breastfeeding is prioritised on the local health agenda by becoming the eyes, ears and voice of the community and using the latest research and statistics to influence those concerned with the care of babies and children in Northamptonshire.
Northamptonshire Breastfeeding Alliance will:
• Normalise – advocate breastfeeding, the biological norm, to help make it an accepted, visible and valued part of our culture and community in Northamptonshire.
• Promote – raise awareness of the physical and psychological health benefits of breastfeeding for mothers and children, both initially and long term.
• Support – work with relevant organisations to achieve excellence in breastfeeding support and enable mothers countywide to breastfeed with the highest standard of physical, emotional and practical help.
• Protect – ensure breastfeeding is prioritised on the local health agenda by becoming the eyes, ears and voice of the community and using the latest research and statistics to influence those concerned with the care of babies and children in Northamptonshire.