Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme
Lewisham Welcomes Breastfeeding is for all local venues, small or large – businesses, shops, cafes, restaurants, community centres, museums, libraries, leisure centres – anywhere that is open to the public.
The right to breastfeed in any public place is protected by law. This means that breastfeeding parents should never be asked to move, stop feeding or leave. Public perception can leave parents feeling uncertain about whether venues and their staff will put this into practice. Lewisham Welcomes Breastfeeding reassures them that they do care and will help parents feel more comfortable in their venues.
Local Businesses
Sign up to receive your free ‘We Welcome Breastfeeding’ materials to let families know you care, and will uphold their legal right to breastfeed on your premises. We Welcome Breastfeeding Sign Up Form- click here
Lewisham Breastfeeding Network
Lewisham Council has commissioned The Breastfeeding Network to provide free, non-judgemental, evidence based baby feeding information to all Lewisham Families, in collaboration with the Health Visiting Service.
Drop-in support is available every weekday in Lewisham as well as a 24 hour National Helpline and Online Chat Service, see link below
Lewisham - The Breastfeeding Network