New study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, WHO and UNICEF estimates that around 1 in 7 babies were born with a low birthweight globally in 2015 - 20.5 million babies.
post. The Lancet Global Health: Worldwide 1 in 7 babies born with a low birthweight
A World Health Organization (WHO) study of 16 countries across Europe has found that breastfeeding can cut the chances of a child becoming obese by up to 25%.
post. Breastfeeding reduces child obesity risk by up to 25%, WHO finds
New mum Kate Quilton returns to Channel 4 Dispatches to ask if formula milk is being priced fairly, and whether claims made for it are unbiased and scientifically accurate.
post. Channel 4 Dispatches: The Great Formula Milk Scandal
Our collection of resources provide support and information for parents and health professionals to learn more about safe sleep.
post. Resources for Safer Sleep
The Health and Social Committee's new report, First 1000 days of Life, discusses the profound impact that experiences in this period can have on children's health and life chances.
post. Health Select Committee highlights crucial importance of first 1000 days
We are delighted that the new NHS Long Term Plan recommends Unicef UK Baby Friendly accreditation across all maternity services and includes a focus on improved support for families with infants in neonatal care.
post. NHS Long Term Plan recommends Baby Friendly
Public Health England (PHE) has published a statement highlighting the importance of breastfeeding in protecting infant dental health.
post. PHE publishes statement on breastfeeding and dental health
The Mayor's new London Food Strategy sets out plans to help all Londoners access healthy, affordable and sustainable food - including support for breastfeeding and encouraging boroughs to go for Baby Friendly accreditation in maternity and community services.
post. London Food Strategy supports Baby Friendly accreditation
In this Information Note, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the importance of safeguarding breastfeeding and ending the inappropriate marketing and distribution of breastmilk substitutes for children up to three years of age.
post. WHO highlights importance of safeguarding breastfeeding for children up to three years of age
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding and Inequalities (APPGIFI) launches findings from their inquiry into the financial impact of infant formula on family budgets in the UK.
