To mark National Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2017, Heather Trickey considers how to have more open, honest and compassionate conversations about feeding.
post. Guest blog: Can we have better conversations about feeding?
A UK perspective on donor milk banks and the importance of changing perceptions of donor milk for the UK’s most vulnerable babies.
post. Guest blog: Donor Milk Banks: protecting the health of preterm and sick babies
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.
post. Parents as partners in care – Annie Aloysius
New funding from the South West Neonatal Network will help all neonatal units in the region to achieve Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative accreditation.
post. South West neonatal units lead the way in achieving Unicef UK Baby Friendly standards
Last week's news coverage from the US highlights the need for expert, reliable and ongoing support for mothers and babies.
post. Hypernatremic dehydration: Response to news coverage
We're delighted that the government will continue to mandate five health visitor visits for mothers and babies from pregnancy to 2.5 years.
post. Government to continue mandating five universal health visitor visits
New research highlights that women need mother-centred, face to face, predictable breastfeeding support to be successful.
post. Blog: Supporting breastfeeding: we know what works; let’s make it happen
Alison Thewliss MP's formula marketing bill is designed to ensure that parents receive clear, scientific and factual information about formula milk.
post. Facts over profit: protecting parents from misleading marketing
In this guest blog, lactation consultant Emma Pickett explores what's "normal" in the first week with a newborn, and encourages mums to trust their baby and their own instincts.
post. Guest blog: “Is this normal?” The first week with a breastfeeding newborn
post. Breastfeeding a matter of human rights, say UN experts, urging action on formula milk
