Scotland’s breastfeeding rates at 6-8 weeks rise
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.
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England breastfeeding statistics at 6-8 weeks published
It has been widely reported this week that breastfeeding rates at 6-8 weeks in England have fallen for the second year running.
Experts raise safety concerns about cardboard baby boxes
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 Child Health in England in 2030 recommends Baby Friendly
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.
London Health Inequalities Strategy recommends Baby Friendly
We are delighted that the new London Health Inequalities Strategy includes a recommendation for Baby Friendly accreditation.
Blog: The Baby Friendly neonatal standards in action in Bradford
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.
Labour interventions on breastfeeding & infant health – Karin Cadwell
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.
Guest blog by Patti Rundall: Taking action against misleading marketing
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.
Guest blog by Emma Pickett: Time to make a fuss about breastfeeding
Emma Pickett highlights the inconsistencies in infant feeding service provision across the UK, and urges readers to speak out for national leadership on infant feeding to better support health professionals, mothers, their babies and families.
Guest blog by Amy Brown: Are we really still talking about a woman’s right to breastfeed in public?
Professor Amy Brown discusses breastfeeding in public in the UK and the role we all must play in creating a more welcoming environment for mothers to breastfeed whenever and wherever they wish.