All Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding and Inequalities Report by Anna Burbidge, March 2018 A meeting of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Infant Feeding and Inequalities took place on Tuesday 20 March, 2018 at The House of Commons and was chaired by Alison Thewliss MP. The … [Read more...] about All Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding and Inequalities
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La Leche League International celebration of World Health Day
LLLGB is pleased to share a statement by LLLI that originally appeared on its website at https://www.llli.org/world-health-day-2/ , where the statement can also be viewed in other languages. As a Core Partner of the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action, LLLI developed the following joint … [Read more...] about La Leche League International celebration of World Health Day
All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding and Inequalities – notes from January 2018 meeting
The APPG on Infant Feeding Inequalities was formed in 2015 to raise awareness of infant feeding. It brings together MPs, Peers, external organisations, policy stakeholders and interested individuals, and gives them the opportunity to work together, discuss important issues related to infant feeding, … [Read more...] about All-Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding and Inequalities – notes from January 2018 meeting
Response to the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s statement on Infant Feeding
“If breastmilk caused decay – evolution would have selected against it. It would be evolutionary suicide for breastmilk to cause decay.” An anthropologist’s view, quoted by the late Dr. Brian Palmer, DDS in “Infant Dental Decay: Is it related to Breastfeeding?” * A new statement on infant … [Read more...] about Response to the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry’s statement on Infant Feeding
Conclusions of Study on Financial Incentives for Breastfeeding
Final results have now been released on a pioneering project offering financial incentives to mothers if they breastfed their babies, and they show that this may significantly increase breastfeeding rates in some areas.1 LLLGB welcomes the positive results of this scheme and hopes it will … [Read more...] about Conclusions of Study on Financial Incentives for Breastfeeding
New Research shows baby-led weaning is not associated with an increased risk of choking
Starting to give a baby solid foods can seem daunting. Baby-led weaning – offering finger foods from the family diet for babies to feed themselves – is becoming more popular, and is often thought to promote healthier eating habits. However, many mothers worry about the risk of choking and decide … [Read more...] about New Research shows baby-led weaning is not associated with an increased risk of choking
New Study Shows Breastfeeding for at least two months can halve the risk of SIDS: October 2017
A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown that breastfeeding a baby for at least two months can halve the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Previous studies had shown that breastfeeding is protective against SIDS, with exclusive breastfeeding giving more … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Breastfeeding for at least two months can halve the risk of SIDS: October 2017
LLL SW London Welcomes Michel Odent
Bookings are now open for Michel Odent's talk in South West London. LLL South West London is delighted to welcome you to: Michel Odent: From Pregnancy to Lactation: A Physiological Continuum on: Tuesday, 10th October 2017, 10.30am - 1.00pm at: Gnome House, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 … [Read more...] about LLL SW London Welcomes Michel Odent
Response to Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health Statement
La Leche League Great Britain welcomes the call by the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) for a "collective, long-term plan to change the culture of breastfeeding involving educating children at school, families and the wider public." [1] In the UK many women stop breastfeeding … [Read more...] about Response to Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health Statement
World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Sustaining Breastfeeding Together
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) celebrates its 25th year in 2017 by calling on all those involved in breastfeeding support to work together for the common good, to attract backing and draw attention to the need for breastfeeding to be better supported in all areas. With eight out of ten women … [Read more...] about World Breastfeeding Week 2017: Sustaining Breastfeeding Together