Every day makes a massive difference
National Breastfeeding Awareness week starts today and health professionals and support groups have urged mums to take note.
Workshops have been set up around the region, where women will have the chance to ask questions, seek support and meet other breastfeeding mums.
Experts have urged North Lincolnshire's new parents to get involved and find out how breastfeeding can help their new addition.
Dr Andrew Furber, Director of Public Health said: "It's vital the public are aware of the health benefits associated with breastfeeding and mums are given the support they need."
Angela Owen is a breastfeeding care supporter.
She said: "There are so many benefits to breastfeeding, including the fact it's on-tap whenever your baby needs it, you don't have to worry about making up a bottle in advance," she said.
"I personally feel breast milk is better- for one it has the right nutrients for your baby at exactly the right time. It actually changes to suit your baby as it grows."
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Singer and presenter Charlotte Church (second right) with a group of mothers and their children. Church, who gave birth to Ruby Megan in September 2007, has called on other mums to breastfeed their babies.
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