UNICEF UK has developed an online training package to provide GPs with all the information they require to support mothers.
Thank you to everyone who attended last year's annual conference in Liverpool.
This new leaflet, endorsed by the RCM and FSID, is designed to offer helpful, practical advice on coping at night.
The Baby Friendly Initiative is a worldwide programme of the World Health Organization and UNICEF. It was established in 1992 to encourage maternity hospitals to implement the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding and to practise in accordance with the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes. In the UK, we also work to implement the Seven Point Plan for Sustaining Breastfeeding in the Community and run a University Standards programme for midwifery and health visiting courses.
The Baby Friendly Initiative works with the health-care system to ensure a high standard of care in relation to infant feeding for pregnant women and mothers and babies. Support is provided for health-care facilities that are seeking to implement best practice, and an assessment and accreditation process recognises those that have achieved the required standard.
Find out more about what we do.
UNICEF UK today applauded the government for including breastfeeding in the new public health outcomes framework, recognising this as an important step towards improving the long term health of mothers and babies in the UK.26/01/2012
Following recent media coverage, the Baby Friendly Initiative has received a number of queries relating to supplementation of vitamin D for babies that are breastfeeding.21/12/2011
The Baby Friendly Initiative Annual Conference took place in Liverpool last week (24/25 November), with over 830 health professionals, supporters and others in attendance. 01/12/2011
New research findings indicate that breastfeeding may have a significant part to play in the Government's efforts to reduce inequality.31/10/2011
Methods of introducing solid food and the impact on food preferences and body mass index08/02/2012
Breastfeeding protects against current asthma up to six years of age08/02/2012
Influence of childcare arrangements on breastfeeding outcomes03/02/2012
Iron-Fortified vs Low-Iron Infant Formula: Developmental Outcome at 10 Years18/11/2011
A critical review of the impact of continuing breastfeeding education provided to nurses and midwives18/11/2011
Lactation intensity and diabetes-related outcomes18/11/2011
Implementation Guidance12/07/2011
Developing a breastfeeding strategy01/02/2011
Guidance on writing a curriculum02/12/2010
Best practice standards for neonatal units23/11/2010
Writing a breastfeeding policy12/11/2010
Global Strategy for Infant and Young Child Feeding12/11/2010
Caring for your baby at night28/11/2011
E-learning for GPs25/11/2011
Caring for your baby at night24/11/2011
Department of Health breastfeeding care pathway - For Mothers04/11/2011
Department of Health breastfeeding care pathway - For mothers02/09/2011
