Improving Maternal and Infant Nutrition: A Framework for Action

5. Practical support for parents & carersActivity Outcome Lead Organisation(s) Milestone Timescale5.1 Antenatal education will be made available toall women and their significant others (such astheir partner, mother/mother-in-law)proportionate to need and include accessible,relevant, non-judgemental practical support andinformation on maternal and infant nutrition.This may include parent education classes,infant feeding workshops, nutrition resources ina variety of formats and signposting to locallyprovided practical food skills sessions.In order to reach all women, services will needto be designed so that they are inclusive andresponsive to those with additional needs whodo not normally access services e.g. youngparents, parents with learning difficulties,parents from minority ethnic groups and thoseliving in areas of social deprivation.7-11 NHS BoardsNHS Health ScotlandNHS Education ScotlandNHS QISMaternal & infantnutrition includedin all aspects ofantenataleducation.Antenataleducation in eachBoard reviewedand redesigned,where necessary,to reach those withadditional needsBy end2011/125.2 Structured support proportionate to need willbe provided for breastfeeding motherspostnatally, including:• Support from health professionals andrelevant organisations e.g. BreastfeedingNetwork, National Childbirth Trust, LaLeche League, Association of8, 10 NHS BoardsVoluntary sectorInformation onlocal support givento all breastfeedingmothers onhospital discharge,to include localBy end2010/11