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    • Baby Friendly Logo UNICEF UK 2010

      GP decision making regarding prescribing for breastfeeding mothers A study was carried out in Melbourne, Australia using an anonymous postal survey to determine knowledge, attitudes and practices on medicines and breastfeeding.

    • Resources UNICEF UK/Jill Jennings 2006

      Breastfeeding & GP consultations, McConnachie 2004 Breastfed babies have 15% fewer GP consultations than babies fed on artificial formula during their first 6 months of life. 

     
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