Little Angels is pleased to announce it is holding its 2nd Annual conference entitled “Moving Forward” on Friday 31st October in Bolton. Gabrielle Palmer will be speaking and also signing her revised book “Politics of Breastfeeding”. Alison Blenkinsop will be in attendance with her new book “Fit to Bust”, which is raising funds for Baby Milk Action.

The main aim of Little Angels is to promote, support and protect breastfeeding within the community. Little Angels advocates and strongly supports exclusive breastfeeding for six months and supports the continuation of breastfeeding for as long as mother and baby are happy.

We are run by mothers for mothers and offer breastfeeding support.

Little Angels is a community non-profit making organization, based at present within Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Hyndburn Sure Start. We offer:

• 24 hour telephone support – “01254 772929 – for local support in East Lancashire”

• One to one visits at home

• Daily support group at Queen's Park Hospital post natal wards

• Sets up and runs local breastfeeding support groups. Click here for a list of support groups.

• Network of volunteers - click here for volunteering opportunities

• Speak at ante natal and parentcraft sessions

• Training

• Educational packages