New Rutherglen breastfeeding group has first meeting at local care home

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A new breastfeeding group is off to the best start in life - by joyfully uniting young and old.Residents at David Walker Gardens Care Home in Rutherglen, welcomed the first meeting of the group which offers both reassurance and evidence-based support to mums - with older residents revelling in the presence of new-borns.The power of connecting generations has been exemplified by South Lanarkshire University Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) during National Breastfeeding Week.Professor Soumen Sengupta, Chief Officer of the HCSP, said: “Encouraging and supporting breastfeeding continues to be an important public health priority.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android “We know that further improving breastfeeding rates in Scotland will help to improve the health of babies and mothers as well as tackle inequalities in health.“There’s been hugely positive progress in recent years in supporting more mums and families in making informed choices thanks to the dedicated work of staff, organisations and communities alike.

This meeting of generations is a further strengthening of supports to give babies the healthiest start in their lives.”Professor Sengupta added: “There is also a growing interest in developing intergenerational opportunities within health and social care and gathering evidence of the