Breastfeeding and Relationship Building Course – Health Professionals
This updated Baby Friendly Breastfeeding and Relationship course includes the latest and emerging evidence around infant feeding and relationship building.
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The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes
Key facts about The International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and what it means for health services in practice.
WHO and UNICEF call on governments to scale up Baby Friendly implementation
WHO and UNICEF have launched revised global Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative standards. The new guidance is underpinned by a resounding evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, with health benefits lasting well into adulthood.
Statements: Infant feeding during Covid-19, starting solids and more
Unicef UK's views on key issues including RCM's infant feeding position statement, tooth decay, vitamin D supplementation and supporting formula feeding parents.
Parents’ experiences of maternity services
Stage 3 for maternity services means that hospitals have supported mothers and babies with their infant feeding choices.
Parents’ experiences of health visiting services
Achieving Stage 3 of accreditation is the final step in becoming Baby Friendly.
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.
Support for health professionals during Covid-19
A suite of resources, guidance sheets and more to support health professionals to provide care for parents and babies during the coronavirus crisis.
Response to new research on the release of microplastics during infant formula preparation
We have received a number of queries on a new piece of research on the release of microplastic particles during infant formula preparation.
Parents’ experiences of children’s centres
Stage 3 for children's centres means ensuring that breastfeeding is protected and supported in all areas of the service and that pregnant women and parents are supported to build relationships with their baby.
