Cuts that cost: The state of infant feeding support services
A new survey from Unicef UK finds that more than half of Infant Feeding Leads across England have seen cuts to support services for mothers and babies.
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The state of infant feeding support services for mums and babies
Results from a 2017 survey of infant feeding leads highlight how a change in services across England could impact breastfeeding rates.
Guest blog: Celebrating and normalising breastfeeding
At the close of National Breastfeeding Celebration Week, Virginia Sullivan, featured in 2017's winning BP award portrait, shares her breastfeeding story.
Guest blog: Can we have better conversations about feeding?
To mark National Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2017, Heather Trickey considers how to have more open, honest and compassionate conversations about feeding.
Guest blog: Donor Milk Banks: protecting the health of preterm and sick babies
A UK perspective on donor milk banks and the importance of changing perceptions of donor milk for the UK’s most vulnerable babies.
Parents as partners in care – Annie Aloysius
In a preview of her 2017 Neonatal Conference talk, Annie Aloysius highlights the need to value parents as partners in care on the neonatal unit.
South West neonatal units lead the way in achieving Unicef UK Baby Friendly standards
New funding from the South West Neonatal Network will help all neonatal units in the region to achieve Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation.
Hypernatremic dehydration: Response to news coverage
Last week's news coverage from the US highlights the need for expert, reliable and ongoing support for mothers and babies.
Government to continue mandating five universal health visitor visits
We're delighted that the government will continue to mandate five health visitor visits for mothers and babies from pregnancy to 2.5 years.
Blog: Supporting breastfeeding: we know what works; let’s make it happen
New research highlights that women need mother-centred, face to face, predictable breastfeeding support to be successful.