A group of health professionals have kicked off a week-long celebration of breastfeeding by spreading the word to shoppers that ‘breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed a baby’.

The infant feeding team at Solihull Community Services, part of Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust, set up stall in Mell Square to provide advice and information to passers-by to mark National Breastfeeding Celebration Week (June 20-26).

Elaine Bates, infant feeding coordinator at Solihull Children’s Community Services, said: “We are passionate about highlighting the value of breastfeeding to new mums and locals in Solihull and it was great to talk to the public in Solihull during National Breastfeeding Celebration Week.

“When it comes to breastfeeding, pregnant women and new mums often have a huge number of questions they want answering and this event offered the ideal opportunity to offer advice and guidance to those looking for someone to turn to with those important questions, as well as to spread awareness of the infant feeding team in Solihull.”

For further advice and support on breastfeeding, please contact the infant feeding team at Solihull Children’s Community Services on 07807 249055 or visit www.youplusbaby.co.uk for details of clinics available across the borough and for more information.