Breastfeeding is an amazing achievement. Not just for babies who benefit from the nutrients contained in real baby milk, but also for their mums, partners and families.
THE CAMPAIGN

The Be a Star campaign is dedicated to increasing the number of young mums who choose to breastfeed. We hope to do this by showcasing the beauty, confidence […]

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BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT GROUPS
St. John’s Children’s Centre and Extended School
St John’s Catholic Primary School, Flamstead, Birch Green, Skelmersdale WN8 6PF
Tel: 01695 559867
Park Children’s Centre
Barnes Road, Skelmersdale WN8 8HN
Tel: 01695 554535
First Steps Children’s Centre
First Steps Tanhouse, Sure Start Children’s Centre, Eavesdale, Tanhouse, Skelmersdale WN8 6BA
Tel: 01695 724873
Ormskirk Moorgate Children’s Centre
Moorgate, Ormskirk, L39 4LY
Tel: 01695 573470
Burscough Health Centre in […]

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CHORLEY AND SOUTH RIBBLE
Astley and Buckshaw Children’s Centre
Tuesday 9.30-11am
Chancery Road, Astley Village PR7 1XP
01257 248980
Clayton Brook Children’s Centre
Tuesday 10-12 noon
Great greens Lane, Clayton Brook, PR5 8HL
Tel: 01772 310150
Duke Street Children’s Centre
Wednesday 1-3pm
Duke Street,Chorley PR7 3DU
Tel: 01257 276253
Coppull primary school and Children’s centre
Thursday 10.20-12 noon
Park Road, Coppull, Chorley PR7 5AH
Tel: 01257 791237
“The Place” Wade Hall Community […]

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CHORLEY
Highfield Nursery School and Early Years Centre
Wright Street, Chorley PR6 0SL
Tel: 01257 262441
Clayton Brook Children’s Centre
Great Greens Lane, Clayton Brook, Bamber Bridge, Chorley PR5 8HL
Tel: 01772 3101501
CHORLEY & S RIBBLE HEALTH VISITORS
Adlington Clinic
Tel: 01772 6444670
Bamber Bridge Clinic
Tel: 01772 6444684
Chorley Health Centre
Tel: 01772 6444723
Clayton Brook Clinic
Tel: 01772 644730
Coppull Clinic, Chorley
Tel: 01772 644746
Eccleston Health Centre
Tel: 01772 644746
Euxton […]

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BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Accrington Road Children’s Centre
Accrington Road Children’s Centre, Accrington Road,Blackburn BB1 2AF
Tel: 01254 265130
Audley and Queen’s Park Children’s Centre
Pringle Street, Blackburn BB1 1SF
Tel: 01254 507750
Darwen Children’s Centre
Chapel site, Winterton Road, Darwen BB3 0ER
Tel: 01254 701535
Darwen Children’s Centre
Lord Street, Darwen BB3 0HD
Tel: 01254 778900
Earcroft Children’s Centre
Monton Road, Darwen BB3 0AF
Tel: 01254 870900
Hancock Street Children’s Centre
Hancock […]

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As a dad, you are very likely to want to get involved with the day to day care of your baby, but what if mum decides to breastfeed? What does it mean to you? The first few weeks with a new baby can be a roller coaster ride, and it is really helpful if mums […]

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Everyone’s experience of breastfeeding is unique. Breastfeeding is one of the most rewarding experiences of a woman’s life, but it can be demanding and, even the most experienced mum needs help and support.
So, please post your experiences here  As long as you are honest you will be helping many women establish and continue breastfeeding.
Thanks, from […]

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ABBI RUTTER, 20 FROM BOLTON AND MUM TO ZACKAbbi Rutter or was brought up on Anglesey and now lives in Bolton with Zack her 4 month old son and her boyfriend. Before Abbi had Zack she worked at an advertising company, but doesn’t plan to return to work as the hours were inflexible. In her […]

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LAURA TAYLOR, 19 FROM PRESTON AND MUM TO EMILYLaura Taylor was born in Penwortham and now lives in Plungington with Emily her 4 month old daughter and her boyfriend. Before Laura had Emily she was studying for a BTEC National Diploma in performing arts and working at Marks and Spencers. In her spare time, Laura […]

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Tongue tie (or Ankyloglossia to give it its proper name) is a condition where the piece of skin (frenulum) under the baby’s tongue is short, and can stop the tongue from moving properly. Although it does not always cause a problem, some babies can have difficulty with breastfeeding, as the baby cannot take enough of […]

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