Mums are bosom buddies

SIX Warrington women have completed a training course to help support new mums with breastfeeding.
As part of the Warrington Hospital’s “Bosom Buddies” breastfeeding support scheme, they have taken a 13-week course that trains women who have breastfed or have a passion about breastfeeding to help support other parents.
The women, Jill Higham, Natalie Quinn, Jacqueline Nutt, Terry Power, Lucy Mort and Lauren Sheen, are now putting their skills into practice. They provide support on the wards to help new mums with breastfeeding skills, answer questions and can give impartial advice.
The Bosom Buddies also work in community groups outside the hospital. The scheme launched in 2009, and there are now 17 active Bosom Buddies at the hospital with nine more training.
Melanie Hudson, head of Midwifery and Children’s Services, said: “These ladies have put in a great deal of time and effort and are helping to make a difference.
“They give valuable help and support to new mothers and to our midwives in helping as many of our 3,300 babies born here each year get the benefits of breastfeeding.”
Anyone interested in training should call 07760 173145 or email [email protected]
Pictured: Front row: Jill Higham, Natalie Quinn, Jacqueline Nutt, Back Row: Terry Power, Lucy Mort and Lauren Sheen.