Learn more: The Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly project
Our work with UK governments on the Becoming Breastfeeding Friendly research project explores how to improve breastfeeding support in the UK.
News and Blog
Scotland celebrates 100% Baby Friendly accreditation
Congratulations to Scotland on the fantastic achievement of 100% Baby Friendly accreditation in maternity and community services.
Breastfeeding: A mother’s gift for every child
New report from Unicef sets out recommendations for governments, private sector, civil society and communities to increase breastfeeding rates worldwide.
WHO and UNICEF call on governments to scale up Baby Friendly implementation
WHO and UNICEF have launched revised global Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative standards. The new guidance is underpinned by a resounding evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, with health benefits lasting well into adulthood.
Guest blog: Donor human milk: Supporting babies’ health and development
In this guest blog, Hearts Milk Bank co-founder Dr Natalie Shenker discusses the evidence behind the value of donor human milk, highlighting its role in supporting babies unable to receive their mother’s own milk.
Don’t push it: New report calls on formula milk companies to clean up their act
This new report from a cross-sector coalition of organisations highlights how marketing of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) is putting babies’ lives at risk.
More women in Scotland are breastfeeding their babies at six months
2017's Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey highlight how Baby Friendly practices positively impact breastfeeding rates.
RCPCH State of Child Health report
One year on from its landmark report on UK child health, RCPCH's scorecard shows that much more progress is needed to tackle severe health inequalities, including by supporting breastfeeding.
Guest blog: Breastfeeding peer support: What works?
This guest blog from Cardiff University and NCT's Heather Trickey explores key lessons from a recent review of breastfeeding peer support.
MPs join Baby Friendly to support breastfeeding
MPs have joined the Baby Friendly team in Parliament to pledge support for our Call to Action campaign, to support all mothers to breastfeed for as long as they wish.