Family Nursing and Home Care, a charitable organization, has announced the acquisition of equipment designed to enhance breastfeeding support services across Jersey. The organization has purchased 10 hospital-grade breast pumps along with single-use pump kits and installed a specialized maternity recliner chair at a new breastfeeding and infant feeding clinic located at Pathways.
The initiative aims to address barriers that families may face when seeking breastfeeding assistance. According to the charity, the new equipment and clinic location are intended to improve accessibility to support services, reduce financial obstacles for families, and enable mothers to continue breastfeeding longer if they choose to do so. The organization stated it plans to support up to 160 mothers through the initiative.
The clinic will serve families experiencing various feeding-related challenges, including those with premature infants, delayed milk supply, or other complications. The establishment of the Pathways clinic represents an additional resource for residents in the eastern part of the island, improving geographical accessibility for local families seeking breastfeeding and infant feeding support.
The funding for the equipment came from two sources. The Jersey Community Foundation provided financial support for the hospital-grade pumps and pump kits, while the Coop Community Fund contributed to the purchase of the maternity recliner chair. The charity’s announcement coincided with World Breastfeeding Week, which runs through 7 August. Debra Hennessy of Family Nursing and Home Care characterized the observance as an opportunity to recognize breastfeeding’s importance and emphasize the value of ensuring families have access to necessary support services.
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