Two years ago the Lancet, 2016, published powerful evidence that breastfeeding saves lives, improves health and cuts costs in every country worldwide. The publication was a landmark moment for all those working to support breastfeeding – we felt that this …
We know the importance of understanding what’s happening locally and how this compares to other areas. Without it how do we know where we need to focus our efforts to have the most impact on improving the health of the …
The benefits of breastfeeding are clear. As well as health benefits to mother and baby, increased breastfeeding rates contribute to reducing health inequalities through improved outcomes. Despite the benefits, rates in England remain low. Of particular concern is the number …
This week we are celebrating breastfeeding, this gives a real opportunity to focus on the benefits and impact on long term outcomes for both mother and baby including healthy weight, protection from infection and safety. World Health Organisation recommends that …
The harmfulness of smoking in pregnancy is well known and what a healthcare practitioner (HCP) does and says at both the pre-conception and pregnancy stage really matters for increasing the number women having a smokefree pregnancy. Smoking remains the leading …
This month we launched our Start4Life campaign to highlight the importance of supporting new mums to start and continue breastfeeding for longer and this included the launch of a new app, the Breastfeeding Friend (BFF) ChatBot, to offer that little …
Last Monday I spent an interesting and informative day with the Central Manchester Foundation Trust (CMFT) Community Infant Feeding Team. I spoke to Justine Baines- Infant Feeding Lead and Zoe Ralph HV and Lactation Consultant about this innovative service provided by Central …
This week (20-26 June 2016) is #celebratebreastfeeding week. Next week PHE will be publishing a toolkit for local authorities to support them in promoting and improving breast feeding in their communities but if we urge you to read this blog that …
The six high impact areas articulate the contribution of health visitors to the 0-5 agenda and describe areas where health visitors have a significant impact on health and wellbeing and improving outcomes for children, families and communities. One of these …
In South Warwickshire, breastfeeding rates are going up and parents are seeing a real difference in the service they receive. This is improving parents’ experience and the outcomes for children and mums. We know that breastfeeding offers many short and …
