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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.
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.
Breastmilk sharing via Facebook
News and updates from RCM Northern Ireland by director Breedagh Hughes (Midwives Autumn 2018).
Financial incentives may increase breastfeeding rates
A study published by the University of Sheffield and the University of Dundee into financial incentives for breastfeeding has shown that offering new mothers financial incentives may increase low breastfeeding rates.Breastfeeding reduces ill health and saves money says RCM on new research
Today new research published in European Respiratory Journal indicates that breastfeeding could play a role in preventing wheezing in the first year of life. Researchers studied 2773 infants from the Canadian Healthy Infant Longitudinal ...UK still lagging behind on breastfeeding says RCM on new research
Today Cardiff University has published research which found that peer support for breastfeeding mothers is not available in many areas of the UK. Peer support was only available in 56% of NHS Trust/NHS Health Board areas.England not doing well as can says RCM on breastfeeding figures
Today Public Health England has published annual data on breastfeeding at 6 to 8 weeks after birth for 2015-2016.‘Efforts must be made to tackle inequality’ say midwives on latest breastfeeding report for Scotland
Today the Information Services Division (IDS) have released the latest breastfeeding statistics for Scotland.
Breastfeeding Celebration Week 2019
As 17th June is the start of Breastfeeding Celebration Week, let’s take a moment to reflect on the many benefits of breastfeeding and why it is something so worth celebrating.