Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund an awareness campaign to normalise breastfeeding
Closed
88 signatures
What the petition asks
As a breastfeeding mother, I have faced unwanted, negative comments from others about breastfeeding, in particular, the sharing of my breastfeeding photos on social media.
I feel strongly that this is discrimination against something which is such a positive and natural thing to do.
I feel strongly that this is discrimination against something which is such a positive and natural thing to do.
The law protects a women’s right to breastfeed in public and against discrimination from employers but many women can still be put off by these unwanted comments. The Government should launch an awareness campaign to support these women and educate the wider public about breastfeeding. Feeding our children should be looked upon as normal and positive.
Timeline
| 17 Aug 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Feb 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
88
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
17 Aug 2020
Closed
17 Feb 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.