Supporting 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.
News and Blog
Guest blog: Thank you for breastfeeding in public – I know it can be scary
In this guest blog, breastfeeding counsellor Emma Pickett addresses women's worries about breastfeeding in public and suggests how to overcome them.
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.
Guest blog: Sian’s Breastfeeding Support Story
Today’s blog is written by Sian, who, having struggled with breastfeeding herself, is now a peer supporter helping others on their breastfeeding journey.
Guest blog: Involving the whole community in breastfeeding support in Coventry
Today’s blog is written by Helen, celebrating the range of breastfeeding services working in partnership in Coventry.