About The Breastfeeding Network

The Breastfeeding Network (BfN) aims to be an independent source of support and information for breastfeeding women and others.

The Breastfeeding Network is a recognised Scottish Charity (SC027007). The Breastfeeding Network is a Company Limited by Guarantee Registered in Scotland Company No. 330639 Registered office Alexander Sloan, Chartered Accountants, 144 West George St, Glasgow G2 2HG

It aims to:

  • Promote breastfeeding and a greater understanding thereof in the United Kingdom.
  • Collect and disseminate information on breastfeeding and baby and infant nutrition.
  • Provide information and support to parents on the feeding of babies and infants.
  • Set, and encourage the acceptance of, quality standards for breastfeeding support and establishing and publishing codes of practice for such support

We do not accept funding from sources which have a commercial interest in infant feeding. For example, we will not accept sponsorship from manufacturers or distributors of breastmilk substitutes, feeding bottles, teats or dummies.

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