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Hull Kids' Voices Champion Breastfeeding
20 Nov
Summary
- Videos featuring children's voices promote breastfeeding in Hull.
- Hull's breastfeeding rate at six weeks stands at 47%.
- Initiatives like the Milk Trail support breastfeeding families.
Hull is leveraging the insights of its youngest residents to boost breastfeeding rates through a series of innovative videos. These films feature the voices of primary school children from areas with historically low breastfeeding engagement, aiming to educate future generations on its value.
The initiative, spearheaded by Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust and Hull City Council Public Health, highlights the progress made, with breastfeeding rates at six weeks now reaching 47% in the city. This marks a significant increase, encouraging further efforts to support new mothers.
These videos are part of a broader strategy to foster a supportive environment for breastfeeding. They join existing resources such as the Milk Trail, which maps out breastfeeding-friendly locations across Hull, and the city's family hub network, recognized by Unicef.
