Blog: Removing the barriers to breastfeeding in the UK
We've launched a new campaign to call on the UK Government to build an environment supportive of breastfeeding. Add your voice today.
Blog: Changing the conversation around breastfeeding
In light of new research about the benefits of breastfeeding, Sue Ashmore discusses why we need change the way we talk about breastfeeding.
Support for neonatal units to achieve Baby Friendly accreditation
Thanks to the Burdett Trust, six neonatal units are being offered a unique opportunity to receive financial and practical support to gain Unicef UK Baby Friendly accreditation.
Guest blog: The importance of breastfeeding support
This World Breastfeeding Week we're highlighting the importance of breastfeeding support in giving children the best start in life.
Guest blog: The emotional experience of breastfeeding
It's important that both starting and ending breastfeeding are seen as part of a loving, reciprocal relationship between mum and baby.
Guest blog: Feeding baby out and about in the UK: What’s the fuss?
To tackle the UK's low breastfeeding rates, we need to support communities to understand, value and normalise breastfeeding.
Guest blog: Celebrating the breastfeeding community
Support from family and wider society can have a huge impact on a woman's ability and decision to breastfeed.
Guest blog: Breastfeeding: The dangerous obsession with the infant feeding interval
Advice that babies must follow a strict three-hourly breastfeeding routine is causing mothers distress and guilt,and reducing breastfeeding rates.
Guest blog: Tamzin’s breastfeeding story
Today’s blog is written by Tamzin, who received support from the National Breastfeeding Helpline and is now training to be a breastfeeding counsellor.
