Britan to pay moms to breastfeed under pilot program
LONDON - New mothers in two areas of Britain are to be paid to breastfeed their babies, it was announced Tuesday, under a trial scheme aimed at boosting the practice in poor areas where it is...
View ArticleNote To Teen Moms: Breastfeeding Doesn't Suck
Sep 12, 2013 4:45 am - by Olivia Campbell Rates of breastfeeding among young mothers lags far behind the general populace. Olivia Campbell reports on efforts to convince teens that breast is best....
View ArticleThe nanny state? Mothers could be paid to breastfeed their babies
Low breastfeeding rates in parts of the UK could be tackled by offering mothers up to £200 in shopping vouchers, researchers have said. A study in Derbyshire and South Yorkshire will investigate the...
View ArticleResearchers to offer shopping vouchers to mothers who breastfeed
Sheffield University study will involve 130 mothers in communities where breastfeeding is thought to be stigmatised Breastfeeding protects babies from gut problems, respiratory problems, ear...
View ArticleAppeal for mums to join the 'big breastfeed' (Bristol City Council)
(Source: Bristol City Council) Appeal for Bristol mums to join the 'Big Breastfeed' Mums and babies will be getting together on College Green on Saturday 7th September to promote the benefits of...
View ArticleAhead of the Curve (University of Miami)
(Source: University of Miami) A new certification course prepares nursing students to educate new mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding. CORAL GABLES, Fla. (January 02, 2014) - It's the first...
View ArticleEAT WELL: Every reason to breastfeed
THE Malaysian Dietary Guidelines 2010 recommends exclusive breastfeeding from birth to six months as human milk is naturally, uniquely created to meet the nutritional needs of your newborn baby. From...
View ArticleBreastfeeding a winning start
The oldest method of providing nourishment is by breastfeeding. Cows, goats, dogs and cats do it, so why do humans have such a hard time feeding their young ones with the most natural form of food for...
View ArticleSwindon mums all set for Big Latch On (Swindon Borough Council)
(Source: Swindon Borough Council) Swindon mums plan to unite and show the benefits of breastfeeding as part of a worldwide celebration called the Big Latch On, which is marking its tenth anniversary....
View ArticleWorld Breastfeeding Week: Academic calls for more support for breastfeeding...
(Source: Swansea University) To mark the 22nd World Breastfeeding Week, a Swansea University academic has said that more should be done to support breastfeeding in the UK. Dr Amy Brown, Programme...
View ArticleMothers to get £200 to breastfeed: new incentive scheme could offer vouchers...
New mums will be handed vouchers for Matalan, John Lewis or Mothercare if they feed their babies with breast milk as part of a trial which could be rolled out nationally. They will receive up to £120...
View Article24 Jun 2014 Local knitting club aids new mums with breastfeeding their babies...
(Source: South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council) 24 Jun Local knitting club aids new mums with breastfeeding their babies Press release Joan Howley chairwoman of Alisters is pictured alongside...
View ArticleCouncil joins breastfeeding-friendly scheme (Belfast City Council)
(Source: Belfast City Council) 16 Sep 2014 Belfast City Council has become the latest organisation to join the Public Health Agency's Breastfeeding Welcome Here scheme, a Northern Ireland-wide...
View ArticleBabies and Breastfeeding Mothers Deserve a Lot More Than Filthy Bathroom Spaces
Every year from August 1-7, more than 170 countries from around the world celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) to promote the health of babies and mothers. Breastfeeding is not a lifestyle of...
View ArticleNational Breastfeeding Policy aims to raise Malta's ranking from fourth...
Statistics show that Malta has the fourth lowest breastfeeding rate in Europe. The rates for exclusive and mixed breastfeeding have increased from 45 per cent in 1995 to 71 per cent in 2012, but the...
View ArticleAugust is Breastfeeding Promotion Month in Illinois (Illinois Department of...
(Source: Illinois Department of Human Services) 7/29/2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 29, 2014 CONTACT: Januari Smith (217) 558-1544 Special events will highlight health benefits of breastfeeding...
View ArticleSwindon Breastmates volunteers recognised at special ceremony (Swindon...
(Source: Swindon Borough Council) Mums who give their time and expertise to help other mums get to grips with breastfeeding are being recognised for their vital work. Nearly 20 Breastmate volunteers...
View ArticleSummit to encourage more Scots mums to breastfeed
Encouraging more women to breastfeed their babies will be the focus of a Scottish Government summit in the New Year. The event, entitled Shifting the Curve - Sharing the Challenge, is aimed at...
View Article50 Reasons to breastfeed your toddler
Most parents know how important breast milk is for babies, but many are unaware of the many benefits that continue far past the first year. From healthier toddlers to higher IQs to increased protection...
View ArticleWhat World Breastfeeding Week Means for HIV Positive Mothers
The last 20 years or so have been very difficult years for HIV-infected mothers and health-care workers because of the huge dilemma around infant feeding. Mothers faced the situation of a chance of...
View ArticleMothers with HIV or AIDS urged to breastfeed babies
The Health Promotion Administration (HPA) yesterday urged mothers with HIV or AIDS to breastfeed their newborn, saying the practice has been scientifically proven to be conducive to a baby’s health....
View ArticleBig Latch On aims to break record (Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council)
(Source: Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council) New mums in Calderdale are being asked to get together for a world record attempt to raise awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding. In a bid to get...
View ArticleBreastfeeding is welcome here, says Stormont, in drive to make mums feel...
Stormont has declared that breastfeeding is welcome in Parliament Buildings. Northern Ireland has the lowest breastfeeding rates in the UK and one of the lowest in Europe. Sixty-four per cent of...
View ArticleBorough businesses encouraged to welcome breastfeeding mums (Rochdale...
(Source: Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council) Businesses and shops in Rochdale borough are being asked to show their support for breastfeeding mums by signing up for the Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme....
View ArticleWhy breastfeeding mums deserve our support (Australian Committee for UNICEF Ltd)
(Source: Australian Committee for UNICEF Ltd) It's free… It's nutrient rich, good for mum and for bubs, boosts a baby's future school attendance and even their IQ. Sound like an infomercial? Yup. There...
View ArticleHealth benefits of breastfeeding babies (Office of the First Minister and...
(Source: Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland) Breastfeeding has many important health benefits for both mother and baby. If you breastfeed, you will be giving...
View ArticleHealth benefits of breastfeeding babies (Office of the First Minister and...
(Source: Office of the First Minister and Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland) Breastfeeding has many important health benefits for both mother and baby. If you breastfeed, you will be giving...
View ArticleCommitment to breast feeding is recognised (West Lothian Council)
(Source: West Lothian Council) A West Lothian Breastfeeding Award Ceremony has recognised those in our community who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the promotion, protection and support of...
View ArticleAdur & Worthing Councils welcome Breastfeeding Mums (Adur & Worthing Councils)
(Source: Adur & Worthing Councils) Released: Friday, 11 September 2015 As of this week, Adur & Worthing Councils' buildings are proudly displaying bright pink stickers announcing "You are...
View ArticleSupport breastfeeding to reduce effects of poverty, says new report (UNICEF UK)
(Source: UNICEF UK) Local authorities across London should support breastfeeding as a means to tackling food poverty, according to a new report out today, Beyond the Food Bank: London Food Poverty...
View ArticleTake Time - Breastfeeding Benefits for Babies and Mums Highlighted (Fife...
(Source: Fife Council) The latest 'Take Time' campaign is highlighting the health benefits of breastfeeding for babies and mums, and encouraging women to access the wide range of local advice and...
View ArticleCampaign to support mums to breastfeed and give their babies the best start...
(Source: Wiltshire Council) Breastfeeding lays the foundation for the good health of the child and has many benefits for the mum too. Maggie Rae A new Public Health campaign has been launched to...
View ArticleHelping Mothers To Give Babies The Best Start (Hyndburn Borough Council)
(Source: Hyndburn Borough Council) You are here : Home | Latest news | Community and living news | Helping Mothers To Give Babies The Best Start Helping Mothers To Give Babies The Best Start Published...
View ArticleNew mothers paid to breastfeed
--> New mothers in two areas of Britain are to be paid to breastfeed their babies, it was announced Tuesday, under a trial scheme aimed at boosting the practice in poor areas where it is...
View ArticleMore breastfeeding 'could save NHS millions'
Increasing the time women breastfeed could save the NHS millions of pounds by improving the health of mother and baby, figures suggest. The analysis by Unicef UK said there was a "strong economic case"...
View ArticleHospitals to give newborns more time with mum
Three public hospitals eyeing international "baby-friendly" accreditation have stopped separating mothers from their newborn babies immediately after labour in order to encourage breastfeeding. Mother...
View ArticleBritain pays mothers to breastfeed under pilot scheme
AFP - New mothers in two areas of Britain are to be paid to breastfeed their babies, it was announced Tuesday, under a trial scheme aimed at boosting the practice in poor areas where it is...
View Article• World Breastfeeding Week :Let's tell all mother's milk is best
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View ArticleMum talks of positive experiences ahead of Lancashire breastfeeding week...
(Source: Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council) Page Content A Darwen mum has spoken about her positive experiences with breastfeeding ahead of a week-long celebration of breast feeding in East...
View ArticleDepartment of Health Highlights Success During National Breastfeeding Month...
(Source: State of New Jersey Department of Health) PO Box 360 Trenton, NJ 08625-0360 For Release: August 8, 2014 Mary E. O'Dowd, M.P.H. Commissioner For Further Information Contact: Office of...
View ArticleMothers assert their right to breastfeed in public with demonstration on Star...
About 50 mothers breastfed their infants on a Star Ferry yesterday in a demonstration calling for greater protection of breastfeeding rights in public places. The organiser, a Facebook group calling...
View ArticleInterview: Breastfeeding increases intelligence, boosts immunity: UN expert
by Lyndal Rowlands UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Babies who are breastfed experience lifelong benefits, including increased intelligence and improved immunity, said Werner Schultink, chief of...
View ArticleBritain pays mothers to breastfeed
NEW mothers in two areas of Britain are to be paid to breastfeed their babies, under a trial scheme aimed at boosting the practice in poor areas where it is "stigmatised". Mums in Derbyshire, central...
View ArticleAcademic joins others to speak out on the current crisis in breastfeeding in...
(Source: Swansea University) A Swansea University academic has joined with midwives, health visitors, paediatricians, lactation consultants, breastfeeding counsellors, peer supporters, university...
View ArticleBreastfeeding support for new mums (Lancashire County Council)
(Source: Lancashire County Council) Monday, 11th May 2015 (PR15/0204) A new web-based app will give new mums the support they need through the early weeks of breastfeeding. The app is part of the 'Six...
View ArticleFears for new mothers and babies as support services are cut across England
Breastfeeding classes, midwife visits and peer support are increasingly being scaled backed or stopped, threatening health and wellbeing of new familes...
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