To mark National Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2017, Heather Trickey considers how to have more open, honest and compassionate conversations about feeding.
post. Guest blog: Can we have better conversations about feeding?
In this recording guest parent speaker Catriona Howard shares her family’s story with infant feeding and prematurity.
page. Feeding and Prematurity: Our Story – Catriona Howard
Results from a 2017 survey of infant feeding leads highlight how a change in services across England could impact breastfeeding rates.
post. The state of infant feeding support services for mums and babies
Our new survey of health professionals across England highlights the urgent need for national leadership on infant feeding.
post. Spotlight on infant feeding care in England: Survey results
The new Infant Feeding Statistics for 2019/20 have recently been published by Public Health Scotland
page. Infant Feeding Statistics Scotland
Annual Conference guest speaker Natasha Baker discusses work to support infant feeding experiences and needs of women with mental illness.
post. Natasha Baker on the infant feeding experiences of mothers with mental illness
This new report by the WHO and UNICEF highlights how the marketing of infant formula influences decisions on infant feeding .
post. The impact of marketing on infant feeding decisions and practices
This toolkit for Local Authorities provides guidance to help local commissioners protect, promote and support breastfeeding.
page. Commissioning Guidance for Infant Feeding
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.
post. Unicef UK reach related to infant feeding information during the coronavirus outbreak
Research has been published discussing the rising concerns of mother–infant transmission of Covid-19 through breastfeeding and close contact.
post. Research on infant feeding & mother–infant contact policies in the context of COVID-19
