Volunteers at The Breastfeeding Network have been crocheting life-size breasts to help mums who are struggling with breastfeeding or are breastfeeding for the first time. “So, what we do is we come in with the crochet breasts to show mums and families how to feed and hand express milk if that’s something they want or need to know. "Our volunteers are given a crochet breast when they train with us and we use them as a training tool. “Giving birth can be a big time for loneliness, so the groups help women support one another, which really helps with mental health too. Sarah said: “Us asking volunteers to crochet the breasts helps us a charity, but it also starts a conversation within the community.

Source: The Times February 10, 2024 13:13 UTC