Hair and beauty staff urged to join breastfeeding project

NHS Lanarkshire has launched a new initiative encouraging hairdressers and beauty salons across the region to sign up to the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme.

- IAN BUNTING

The project aims to create welcoming environments where new mothers can breastfeed comfortably and confidently while enjoying well-deserved self-care.

Hair and beauty salons are often among the first places new mums visit as they begin to get out and about with their babies.

By joining the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme, these businesses can play a key role in normalising breastfeeding and helping mothers feel supported in public spaces.

Louise James, health improvement practitioner at NHS Lanarkshire, who has been leading on the scheme, explained: "Babies are protected by law to be fed anywhere in Scotland, and the Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland Scheme helps businesses show their visible support for breastfeeding families.

"By joining the scheme, salons are sending a clear message that mums and babies are welcome.