NCT Statement on ‘From Bump to Breastfeeding’ DVD

Released on 05/11/2008

Press Statement 

Best Beginnings, in partnership with the Department of Health, has introduced a new breastfeeding dvd to support health professionals and mothers. 

The dvd will be distributed free to every pregnant woman in the UK for at least the next year. 

Patricia Wise, NCT Breastfeeding Tutor and Best Beginnings Stakeholder Group Member, says: 

“NCT welcomes the release of From Bump to Breastfeeding from Best Beginnings. Over the past fifty years NCT workers have encouraged and supported women to breastfeed their babies and the new dvd is an exciting development.  

NCT classes offer specialist breastfeeding guidance. Parents-to-be and parents can also contact the NCT breastfeeding helpline on 0300 330 0771. 

Breastfeeding is a source of comfort as well as providing appropriate nutrients for babies, in the appropriate quantities and helps protect them from infection and diseases.” 

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For further press information contact the NCT press office on 020 8752 2404 (out of hours 07722 839 428) or email: press@nct.org.uk 

Notes to Editors 

The NCT is the UK’s leading charity on pregnancy, birth and early parenthood. Every year the charity supports thousands of parents through an incredible life-changing experience, offering relevant information and mutual support through our network of over 300 local branches, UK wide helplines, antenatal and early days courses, breastfeeding counselling and peer support schemes. 

Operating for over 50 years, the NCT is recognised as the voice of pregnant women and new parents throughout the UK. The charity works continuously for improvements to maternity care and better services and facilities for new parents. We are viewed by many as independent experts in matters relating to pregnancy, birth and early parenthood and are an influential and trusted advisor to UK governments, royal colleges, private sector bodies and other charities. For further information call NCT Enquiries on 0300 330 0770 or visit www.nct.org.uk