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.
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.
This new report from a cross-sector coalition of organisations highlights how marketing of breastmilk substitutes (BMS) is putting babies’ lives at risk.
2017's Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey highlight how Baby Friendly practices positively impact breastfeeding rates.
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.
This guest blog from Cardiff University and NCT's Heather Trickey explores key lessons from a recent review of breastfeeding peer support.
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.
Programme Director Sue Ashmore shares insight into how the Baby Friendly neonatal standards are revolutionising care for sick and preterm babies
Congratulations to Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for receiving the first Health Visiting Baby Friendly Achieving Sustainability Gold Award
We welcomed Unicef UK President Kirsty Young and Call the Midwife Executive Producer Dame Pippa Harris to Royal Devon & Exeter, the first Baby Friendly accredited neonatal unit
