Unicef UK reach related to infant feeding information during the coronavirus outbreak
A US study shows very positive news about the reach of the work the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative has done during the coronavirus outbreak.
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Chief Midwifery Officer Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent visit to East Lancashire Hospitals Trust
East Lancashire Hospitals Trust (ELHT) Baby Friendly Gold leadership team opened their doors and their arms and welcomed Chief Midwifery Officer (CMO) Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent and team members from NHS England, alongside Sue Ashmore and Francesca Entwistle from Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative. The purpose of the visit was to showcase 20 years of Baby Friendly care and how ELHT are moving forward as a GOLD accredited unit and what that means both in theory and in practice.
NMC Council approves future midwife standards
The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) has approved a new set of standards to fully prepare midwives of the future.
The Lancet Global Health: Worldwide 1 in 7 babies born with a low birthweight
New study from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, WHO and UNICEF estimates that around 1 in 7 babies were born with a low birthweight globally in 2015 - 20.5 million babies.
Breastfeeding reduces child obesity risk by up to 25%, WHO finds
A World Health Organization (WHO) study of 16 countries across Europe has found that breastfeeding can cut the chances of a child becoming obese by up to 25%.
New report examines Nestlé’s infant milk products and claims
A new report has found that Nestle has not fulfilled expressed commitments to remove vanilla compounds from certain products, and to remove contradictory nutritional advice on sucrose and vanilla flavourings.
Channel 4 Dispatches: The Great Formula Milk Scandal
New mum Kate Quilton returns to Channel 4 Dispatches to ask if formula milk is being priced fairly, and whether claims made for it are unbiased and scientifically accurate.
Resources for Safer Sleep
Our collection of resources provide support and information for parents and health professionals to learn more about safe sleep.
Health Select Committee highlights crucial importance of first 1000 days
The Health and Social Committee's new report, First 1000 days of Life, discusses the profound impact that experiences in this period can have on children's health and life chances.