A HOSPITAL charity has provided equipment to help mums-to-be feel more confident about breastfeeding.
The Friends of Airedale have funded six specialist dolls, from the National Childbirth Trust, used to demonstrate ideal baby positioning.
And the group has also bought new chairs and a projector for parent education classes held at Airedale Hospital.
Caroline Lowe, lead midwife for parent education at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, said: "The new dolls are fantastic and really enhance the service we can offer to women and their partners.
"In addition, a lot of the feedback from the sessions commented on how uncomfortable the old chairs were. Since the new ones arrived, the comment has been a lot more positive.
"And the projector will allow us to show videos."
Breastfeeding is covered at both 'caring for baby' and weekend parent education classes.
The free sessions also include information about building a positive relationship, enhancing brain development, safe sleeping and newborn skin care.
For more information, visit airedale-trust.nhs.uk/services/maternity-services/parent-education/classes
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