Case study: Breastfeeding and climate change
Explore the environmental impacts of infant feeding in this case study with the Yorkshire and Humber Breastfeeding and Climate Change Group.
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Search results for responsive bottle feeding
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Research on skin-to-skin contact
Latest research on the importance of skin-to-skin contact for supporting feeding and the development of close, loving parent-infant relationships.
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Emerging research: Epigenetics and the microbiome
These studies explore how genetics, prenatal environments, delivery modes and early postnatal environments including feeding method affect the infant microbiome and lifelong health.
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Case study: Parent-infant separation during Covid-19
In our case studies, we look at the innovations and insights adopted by health services across the UK in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Going Baby Friendly: Universities
The university programme is aimed at departments responsible for pre-registration midwifery and health visitor/public health nurse education.
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Access 2023 ‘Touching Lives, Impacting Lifetimes’ conference talk
A talk by Catriona Howard discussing infant feeding and prematurity is now available on the Baby Friendly website.
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Maximising breastmilk video
In this video, we explore how best to support new mothers with feeding, including positioning, attachment and skin-to-skin contact.
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Parents’ experiences of maternity services
Stage 3 for maternity services means that hospitals have supported mothers and babies with their infant feeding choices.
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Practical skills review forms
Forms for assessing practical skills connected to infant feeding for term and preterm babies, as well as kangaroo care/skin-to-skin contact.
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Research
Here you can access an overview of recent studies relevant to infant feeding and parent-infant relationship building.
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