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Hypernatremic dehydration – the need for support and accurate information

Hypernatremic dehydration – extreme dehydration – has been in the news lately and many mothers may have been left feeling concerned and confused by some of the ideas offered about breastfeeding in the early days, in particular that all babies need topping up with formula. Evidence shows that … [Read more...] about Hypernatremic dehydration – the need for support and accurate information

The Importance of Legislation to protect both breastfeeding and formula fed babies – summary

One of the consequences of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union has been a call for EU regulations on the promotion of formula to be relaxed.  Those who oppose this law feel that it makes women who are giving formula feel judged and that they have to justify how they are feeding their … [Read more...] about The Importance of Legislation to protect both breastfeeding and formula fed babies – summary

The Importance of Legislation to protect both breastfeeding and formula fed babies

One of the consequences of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union has been a call for the EU regulations on the promotion of formula to be relaxed.  At the moment, EU law prohibits retailers from discounting new baby formula milk and from offering coupons or points with loyalty schemes.  Those … [Read more...] about The Importance of Legislation to protect both breastfeeding and formula fed babies

Announcing LLLGB breastfeeding information now available in Welsh

We are excited to announce the launch of LLLGB breastfeeding web-posts and three information sheets in Welsh. Resources in the Welsh language are the culmination of the Welsh New Groups Project, which began in 2012. The project has led to the accreditation of new Leaders and the creation of LLL … [Read more...] about Announcing LLLGB breastfeeding information now available in Welsh

Updates on the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding Inequalities

The APPG on Infant Feeding Inequalities brings together MPs, Peers, external organisations and interested individuals, and gives them the opportunity to work together, discuss the areas where support is needed and look at important issues. It is chaired by Alison Thewliss MP.  LLLGB have attended … [Read more...] about Updates on the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infant Feeding Inequalities

Department for Transport Makes Flying Easier For Breastfeeding Mothers

In the past mothers have often been distressed to find that they were not allowed to take more than 100 ml of expressed breastmilk in hand luggage when flying from a UK airport, and travelling without their infant.  Regulations have now been changed to be in line with many other countries. This … [Read more...] about Department for Transport Makes Flying Easier For Breastfeeding Mothers