Read a series of statements published by Baby Friendly to learn more about Baby Friendly assessments during the Covid-19 pandemic.
post. Statements on supporting Baby Friendly assessments during Covid-19
This section contains the latest news and research relating to infant feeding, breastfeeding and the Baby Friendly Initiative.
Following the publication of the Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative statement on infant feeding during the Covid-19 outbreak, we have now produced a quick reference guide for health professionals on supporting mothers to maximise the amount of breastmilk they are able to give or to re-lactate if they have stopped… Read More
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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.
This eight-month programme increases knowledge related to infant feeding and very early child development across UK public services.
page. Qualifications Framework Programme
Learn more about how Baby Friendly services promote, protect and support breastfeeding and respond to a range of infant feeding challenges.
page. Baby Friendly case studies
Explore the environmental impacts of infant feeding in this case study with the Yorkshire and Humber Breastfeeding and Climate Change Group.
page. NHS Orkney: Our Journey to Gold
The Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative annual conference is the UK’s highest-profile event covering infant feeding issues.
page. Baby Friendly Initiative Conferences
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.
post. Blog: The Baby Friendly neonatal standards in action in Bradford
