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Student midwives praised by Unicef
Inspectors spoke to midwifery students and lecturers at the university and gave them a 100% pass mark for meeting the standards of their Baby Friendly Breastfeeding Initiative.
Can breastfeeding cut diabetes risk?
Breastfeeding may help reduce a mother’s risk of type 2 diabetes after gestational diabetes, according to new research.
RCM publishes new position statement on infant feeding
The RCM has confirmed that ‘the decision of whether or not to breastfeed is a woman’s choice and must be respected’, in a new position statement on infant feeding.
‘Infant formula could change gut bacteria’
A new study states breastfed babies have different gut microbiomes and lower obesity levels as they grow than those primarily fed formula.
‘Breastfeeding must be a public priority,’ says RCM
A new report by UNICEF highlights global 'breastfeeding gaps' between rich and poor and shows the UK breastfeeding rate is among the lowest in the world.
New guidance to increase breastfeeding support
WHO and UNICEF have issued new guidance to increase support for breastfeeding in health facilities that provide maternity and newborn services.
New digital help for breastfeeding
A breastfeeding friend has been launched on Amazon’s Alexa voice search service, as part of a campaign by Public Health England (PHE) to support new mums 24/7.
New breastfeeding research centre
The University of Zurich (UZH) is set to create a new centre for research into the long-term effects of breastfeeding.
Scottish mothers are breastfeeding for longer
A new report reveals that more mothers in Scotland are continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth.