In this Information Note, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the importance of safeguarding breastfeeding and ending the inappropriate marketing and distribution of breastmilk substitutes for children up to three years of age.
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding and Inequalities (APPGIFI) launches findings from their inquiry into the financial impact of infant formula on family budgets in the UK.
The number of babies being breastfed at 6 to 8 weeks in Scotland has increased from 36% in 2001/02 to 42% in 2017/18, demonstrating the impact of Scotland's strategic approach to infant feeding.
It has been widely reported this week that breastfeeding rates at 6-8 weeks in England have fallen for the second year running.
In a letter to the BMJ, experts have warned that cardboard baby boxes are being promoted for infant sleep as a safe alternative to more traditional cots, bassinets, or Moses baskets, without any evidence in place.
RCPCH'S new report highlights that England is falling behind other European countries in improving child health, and includes Baby Friendly accreditation in maternity units as a key recommendation.
We are delighted that the new London Health Inequalities Strategy includes a recommendation for Baby Friendly accreditation.
Bradford Hospital NHS Trust’s neonatal accreditation is making a huge difference to families’ experiences. We spoke to Matron Kelly Young and Specialist Midwife in Infant Feeding Janette Westman about the impact of the standards on care for the most vulnerable babies and their families.
In this preview of her 2018 Annual Conference talk, Karin Cadwell shares findings from her new research into the impact of synthetic oxytocin and other labour interventions on breastfeeding and infant health. Book your place now.
Building on her interview on Dispatches, Patti Rundall's guest blog discusses misleading marketing of breastmilk substitutes and how we can better protect families from commercial interests.
