The local authority previously had one of the lowest rates due to “significant health and inequality challenges”. The Glasgow Times spoke to mums from North Lanarkshire who said “you can’t ignore the money saving benefits especially during the cost-of-living crisis”. The council also established nine community breastfeeding champions of mixed gender, who work with health colleagues in communities to promote and support breastfeeding. Depute Leader of the Council, Councillor Louise Roarty said, “We had one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in North Lanarkshire, driven by significant health and inequality challenges. “We have worked hard to implement a range of measures across services to support breastfeeding, make the workplace environment more conducive to breastfeeding and expressing milk and to developing a culture where breastfeeding really is the norm.

Source: The Times February 14, 2024 07:41 UTC