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Baby Café drop-in centres are for pregnant and
breastfeeding mums and their supporters, as well as those interested in finding out about
breastfeeding or helping a breastfeeding mum.
WHEN VISITING A REGISTERED BABY CAFÉ YOU CAN EXPECT…
- It to be a part of the national initiative and to implement
The Baby Café standards of care.
- To see a licence certificate displayed illustrating that
the Baby Café is registered with the national charity: The Baby Café
Charitable Trust
- A relaxed, informal, safe, child-friendly, non-medical
environment.
- It to be a place where breastfeeding is considered the
normal way to feed and care for your baby.
- To meet other breastfeeding mums from all walks of life.
- To receive up-to-date information about breastfeeding,
including professional help from staff knowledgeable and skilled in helping
women breastfeed.
- To be helped in a way that equips you to continue
breastfeeding when you leave the Baby Café. This usually means staff will
work with a ‘hands off’ approach, or work over your hands if necessary.
- That all information, suggestions, books, leaflets, videos,
demonstration aids, posters available will:
- Be balanced and informative.
- Help you in making informed decisions.
- Support, protect and promote breastfeeding and the
breastfeeding relationship.
- To be supported in the choices you make and as you carry
them out.
- That staff will maintain records and liaise in a
confidential manner with other local health professionals and the Charitable
Trust as appropriate.
- To be responsible for your children at all times.
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©The Baby Café Charitable Trust, May 2010
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