DOZENS of cafes and restaurants across East Lancashire are now proudly welcoming new mums and declaring themselves as breastfeeding friendly.

And as part of breastfeeding week, the Lancashire Telegraph is lending its support to the campaign to support mums who want to breastfeed.

Below is a list of just some of the places across the region which welcome breastfeeding mums.

In 2010 it became illegal to stop a woman from breastfeeding in any public space, but some mothers are still made to feel insecure about feeding in the open.

And when it comes to breastfeeding, cafe owners have spoken out about the difference it makes to ensure that new mums feel content and comfortable in their surroundings.

Lynn Hitchen, 66, owner of the Lancashire Tea Room, said: “Women have nothing to hide, and our booths are designed in such a way, that mothers find it very comfortable without people looking over them.

“They can also go into the toilets, so it doesn’t have to be on open tables, although, we have had women do that and no complaints have ever been made.”

Lisa Kitchen, 36, front of house staff member at Zest Cafe Lounge, said: “We all agree here that women should feel comfortable.

“We have customers who come and breastfeed and we have never had any problems with it. Nobody has ever complained."

Volunteer and peer supporter for breastfeeding groups in Blackburn Becky Crompton believes it's vital for women to know where they are actively welcomed for breastfeeding.

The mum-of-three said: “I know most women know it is their right to breastfeed anywhere but new mums may not be confident in public.

“It is good to know that mums are made to feel welcome and have supportive staff and that they are not going to be looked at or made to feel unwelcome.

“Mums need to feel comfortable as if they are not relaxed then it can inhibit their flow of milk if they are uptight and stressed.

“It is the most natural thing in the world for a mum to breastfeed her baby.

“Donna Butler who runs the group in Blackburn has been working with cafes and coffee shops to help make people welcome.

“It is a learning curve for new mums so it would be good for them to know they are being looked after.”

In Lancashire, around 70 per cent of babies are breastfed in the first stages, however, after just six weeks, this number drops to 40 per cent. The World Health Organisation wants to encourage more women to breastfeed, as in the first six months it is safer for the baby than formula milk.

As part of the campaign, all of the 'breastfeeding friendly' venues have a sign up to let mothers know they are welcome to breastfeed.

If you would like us to add your cafe, pub or restaurant to the list below, email lancsnews@nqnw.co.uk

Darwen

Artisan Café – Bridge Street

Astley Bank Hotel – Bolton Road

Brewers Fayre – Oakenhurst Farm

Bridge Café – Bridge Street

Café Lush – Railway Road

CJ’s – Market Street

Deli Carlo – Town Centre

Dolly’s Tearoom – Bolton Road

Freedom Organics – Duckworth Street

Greggs – Market Street

Othello's Restaurant at Astley Bank

Pamela’s Café Takeaway – Croft Street

Ste's Place – Darwen Market

Subway – Duckworth Street

The Bridgewater – Church Street

The Meeting Place – Darwen Market

The Sweet Vintage Tea Room – Croft Street

Tuck Inn Cafe – Duckworth Street

Zest Café Lounge – Mayfield Flats

132, the eatery, Sough Road, Darwen

Blackburn Town Centre

Blackburn Market – Church Street

Burger King – The Mall

Butlers Family Restaurant – Blackburn Market

Café Northcote at the Cathedral – Blackburn Cathedral

Debenham’s – Northgate

Easy Café – King William Street

Exchange Coffee Company – Blackburn Market

Exchange Coffee Company – Fleming Square

Greggs – Ainsworth Street, The Mall

Liz ‘n’ Lil’s – Northgate

Mad Hatters Café – Town Hall Street

Mark’s and Spencer – King William Street

Mash’s Wing Ranch – Richmond Chambers

McDonalds – King William Street

MeeMaws, King William Street

Morrisons Café – Railway Road

Muffins – Townhall Street

Muffin Break – The Mall

Oasis Café – Darwen Street

Pausa Café within Dunelm Peel Centre Blackburn

Postal Order – Darwen Street

Rebound Book Shop & Coffee Shop – Townhall Street

Refreshment Bar – Northgate

Rhode Island Coffee – The Mall

Sssh café – Northgate

Spindles Cafe – Market Hall

Subway – The Mall

The Chippery – Cooperation Street

The Courthouse Restaurant – King Street

The Drummers Arms – King William Street

The Mall Blackburn

The Observatory Hotel Bank Lane Blackburn

The Squirrell – Sudell Cross

The Stone Soup Cafe (within the Bureau) – Victoria Street

Turtle Bay – Cathedral Quarter

Blackburn

Asda – Grimshaw Park

B & Q café – Bolton Road

Blackburn Central High School

Blues Bar – BRFC Ewood

Bowlplex – Lower Audley Street

Burger King – Grimshaw Park

Calypso Caribbean Restaurant – Eanom Wharf

Costa Coffee – Townsmoor

Dee Dee’s Family Café at The Range Blackburn

Dunelm Coffee Shop – Lower Audley Street

Ego at The Knowles Arms Blackburn

Frankie and Benny’s – Lower Audley Street

Oyster and Otter – Livesey Branch Road

Mr Joe’s Burger and Shakes – Shearbrow

Nando's – Peel retail park

Pizza Hut – Lower Audley Street

Shahi – Qila – Shear Bank Road

Subway – Blackburn Rail Station

Subway – Blakey Moor

Taco Loco – The Mall

TCK Deli-extra – Market Hall

Tesco Family Dining – Tesco Blackburn

The Clove Café Bistro – Shear Brow

The Clog and Billycock – Pleasington

The Fernhurst Lodge – Bolton Road

The Fig and Olive, Shear Brow, Blackburn

The Range Coffee Shop

The Willows – Haslingden Road

Hyndburn

Accrington Library, St James St

PALS 1, Paradise St, Accrington

Accrington Victoria Hospital Haywood Rd, Accrington

Acorn Primary Health Care 421 Blackburn Road, Accrington

Annies 4/5 Victoria Arcade, Accrington

Arndale Shopping Centre Union St, Accrington

Aroma Coffee Lounge 7 Infant St, Accrington

Asda Café Hyndburn Rd, Accrington

Asda Store Hyndburn Rd, Accrington

Black Horse Food Emporium 58 Abbey St, Accrington

Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Group The Park Children's Centre, Norfolk Grove, Accrington

Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Group Great Harwood Children's Centre, Rushton St

Bus Stop Café 9 Peel St, Accrington

Brilliante 5 Stanley St, Accrington

Café Nova Moscow Mills, Colllier St, Oswaldtwistle

Coffee Beanz 5 Infant St, Accrington

Costa Coffee Unit 6, Cornhill, Broadway, Accrington

CPL Food Ltd Street Food Court Arndale Shopping Centre, Accrington

Cuppa Cabana 8-10 Church St, Accrington

Divine Coffee Shop 33-35 Warner St, Accrington

Fairfield Children's Centre Fairfield St., Accrington

Great Harwood Library Queen St, Great Harwood

Hyndburn Leisure Centre Henry St, Church

Imposta Coffee 1 Abbey St, Accrington

Infant Street Chippy Infant St, Accrington

Lancashire Tea Rooms 32 Cornhill, Accrington Arndale, Accrington

Lily Maes 18 King St, Accrington

McDonalds Hyndburn Rd, Accrington

Mercer Hall Leisure Centre Queen St, Great Harwood

Moccochino 64 Abbey St, Accrington

Oswaldtwistle Mills Colliers St, Oswaldtwistle

Shellby's Café 424 Blackburn Rd, Accrington

Stonefold Fayre, Hyndburn Leisure Hyndburn Leisure Centre, Henry St,

Subway 23 Union St, Accrington

Terrace Tea Room Oswaldtwistle Mills, Collier St,

The Butty Box 67 Abbey St, Accrington

The Calder 89/97 Blackburn Rd, Accrington

The Commercial Hotel, JD Wetherspoon 1 Church Street, Accrington

The Eatery 1853, The Globe Centre St James Square, Scaitcliffe Road, Accrington

The New Freedom Sanctuary 9, Warner St

Meditation Room The Pavillion Arndale Shopping Centre, Accrington

Tootsies Icecream Parlour and Coffee Shop Moscow Mills, Colllier St, Oswaldtwistle

Pendle

About Coffee 26, Church Street, Colne

Asda Colne Corporation St., Colne

Barnoldswick Clinic The Butts, Barnoldswick

Booths Supermarket Halstead Lane, Barrowford

Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Group Pendleside Children's Centre, Barrowford

Brierfield Library Colne Rd, Brierfield, Nelson

Café Cargo The Warehouse, Warehouse Lane, Foulridge Café Carousel

Children's Wear 98 – 100 Gisburn Road, Barrowford

Colne Health Centre Craddock Road, Colne

Colne Leisure Centre Crown Way, Colne

Colne Library Market St, Colne

Nelson Library Market St, Nelson

Open Door Centre 1 Great George Centre, Colne

Pendle Heritage Centre Park Hill, Barrowford

Pendle Wavelengths Leeds Road, Nelson

The Ace Centre Cross Street, Nelson

The Green Chimney 74 Albert Road, Colne

The Old Rock Café Rock Lane, Trawden

The Shop The Victory Centre, Nelson

Trawden Library Church St, Trawden

West Craven Sports Centre Kelbroo

Burnley

Bosom Buddies Breastfeeding Group, SW Burnley Children’s Centre, 21 Tay St, Burnley

Burnley Women’s Centre, 4 Nicholas Street, Burnley

Burnley Youth Theatre, Burnley Arts Centre, Queens Park Rd

Café Culture, The Chai Centre, Hurtley St., Burnley

Elementi Photography, Lodge House, Cow Lane, Burnley

Julies Sandwich Café, 203, Cog Lane, Burnley

Kiddrow Lane Health Centre, Kiddrow Lane, Burnley

Krafty Cow, Boot Way, Burnley

Mode Hair & Beauty Salon, 132 St James St, Burnley

Mooch Café 87, 87, Burnley Road, Padiham

Northbridge House Café, Elm Street, Burnley

Padiham Health Centre, Burnley Road, Padiham

Red Triangle Café, 160 St. James Street

Rhode Island Coffee, 56 St. James St., Burnley

Tangerini Nursery Shop, 116 – 120 Hebrew Rd., Burnley

Tesco Burnley Extra, Finsley Gate, Burnley