Exciting *Job Opportunity*

The Programme Manager will lead on implementation of Better Start Bradford’s final phase of the programme, working closely with the Director and the wider Better Start Bradford team to leave a lasting legacy.

D/L 26 April 24

betterstartbradford.org.uk/jobs

We all know breastfeeding is good for babies. But how about nursing mothers? This 2024 study found longer lifetime breastfeeding duration lowers risk of heart disease (the #1 killer of women) in those with a history of diabetes. Women need this info! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38377484/

📋Take our new survey.

We’ve been tracking how the #costofliving is affecting women on #maternityleave & their families.

If you’ve been on maternity leave at any point between January 2023 & the present day, please tell us about your experiences surveymonkey.com/r/MA_CoL2024

Our baby feeding drop in is running at a slightly earlier time from tomorrow - now 11:30am-2:30pm, every Wednesday at Farcliffe Family Hub #breastfeedingsupport #infantfeeding #dropin #bradford #familyhub #startforlife #healthforall

Great work by our fabulous trustee Vicky Thomas highlighting that all infant formula are effectively the same & the reassuringly higher prices of premium products are a marketing ploy bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0…

It's been a great journey seeing the maternity circles become a reality and a wonderful example of Acting as One across our district Amanda Stanford💙💛 Nagina Javaid Joanna Howes Aliya BD4 Community Trust Better Start Bradford Bradford Doulas Breastfeeding Support Bradford Little Minds Matter Bradford District & Craven Maternity Voices Keighley Healthy Living

Come & see us today 12pm-3pm for a Baby Feeding Drop In at Farcliffe Family Hub. All welcome wherever you live & whatever age your baby is, come and get face-to-face support from our Feeding Support Workers #infantfeeding #babies #families Health For All #BradfordWestFamilyHub

🌐 Women shouldn't have to choose between their jobs and breastfeeding their children.

Let's support paid maternity leave, breastfeeding breaks, flexible work options and supportive environments for families. Because when breastfeeding works, society works better!

#WBW2023

2 AUGUST 10:00 GMT+1 Breastival #WBW2023 #MothersMilkTool Empower women: Value and protect breastfeeding.

Mothers globally contribute approximately US$ 3.6 trillion a year to the economy through their unpaid care work of breastfeeding. Every year, the world loses around 21.9…

Happy World Breastfeeding Week to all of you.

What are you doing to celebrate #WBW2023 ?

#WBW2023 #WABA #EnablingBreastfeeding #MakingADifference #breastfeeding #SDGs #WarmChain #EmpoweringParentsCampaign #buildingbackbetter #worldbreastfeedingweek2023

Breastfeeding documentary trailer is here. Register to watch the full film Lorna Phillip Treasure Chest Breastfeeding Group York Robyn Powell 💙Rachael Maskell MP Michelle Horridge Working Families rosbragg Catherine Hine ibreastfeed Dr Natalie Shenker Natasha Day MBE Alison Thewliss 🧡 The Breastfeeding Network UK
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Dr Clare Patton describing breastfeeding as a human right, referred to in international legal
instruments, with state duties and responsibilities by the commercial milk formula industry
#EndExploitativeMarketing

Breastfeeding Improves Mothers Health - outlined in clear language & great images in this wonderful infographic from Nancy Mohrbacher IBCLC Nancy Mohrbacher

New Maternity Circle starts 4th July! Please share! Bradford Antenatal Birth and Beyond Bradford Doulas Bradford District Craven Health & Care Partnership Little Minds Matter Better Start Bradford BD4 Community Trust Rachel Breastfeeding Support Bradford WomenZone Women's Health Network Amy Tatham Bradford District & Craven Maternity Voices Family Action

📣 JOIN OUR TEAM!

✨ Community Child Health Worker Pilot – 1-year term (30 hours per week), Fixed-Term Contract or Secondment Opportunity ✨

➡️ Apply via NHS Jobs (Reference A3313-23-4411) or email [email protected]

#Bradford #JobVacancy #childrenshealth

Who else gets to work with a fabulous bunch of women? It really does make a difference when your team is as supportive & understanding as this one!
Hardly surprising really, all they want to do is support women ❤️🥰
#internationalwomensday
#womensupportingwomen
#powerful

Do you live in Bradford?
Do you have young children?
If so, we want to hear your views!

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#BradfordCouncil
#StartForLife
#HealthForAll
#Families
#Support

The new Breastfeeding Series from The Lancet is now live!

#ProtectBreastfeeding
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TK Alison Thewliss 🧡 for asking this PQ on the potential impact of the EU reform bill on UK #formula laws. These laws are protecting babies health so at minimum, need to be retained. Alison Thewliss on Department of Health and Social Care, at TheyWorkForYou theyworkforyou.com/wrans/?id=2023…

The Feed research also picked up on breastfeeding experiences, and the impact of food insecurity and poverty. #APPGIFI