14/08/2026
Thanks to all those who attended the recent World Breastfeeding Week event at the North Family Hub in Blakenall.
Hosted as part of World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August), families were able to share their experiences with others while also enjoying a slice of cake.
There was also time to get creative, as all those who dropped by got the chance to embellish a cup with a handprint of their baby.
Kelly Rutter, Infant Feeding Practitioner, explained: “It’s occasions like this that remind us why peer support groups are so brilliant in helping mothers through breastfeeding.
“On behalf of the Infant Feeding Service, I’d like to extend a massive thank you to every single member of this amazing community. Your energy, stories, and shared moments make the group here in Walsall so special.
“Let’s keep this wonderful momentum going and continue to support one another every day – the connections and conversations don’t stop here.”
One family said: "The support from the team has been wonderful. Just hearing that you are doing well can be the most helpful thing. We are loving every moment of our breastfeeding journey."
Details for breastfeeding support, and other resources, are available online at: http://www.walsallhealthcare.nhs.uk/.../infant-feeding/
Those families wanting to share their breastfeeding experiences can do so at the local Peer Support Group. Find out more at https://bit.ly/WalsallBreastfeedingPeerSupportGroup