One of the most common reasons for breastfeeding to fail is early supplementation with formula. A team from Imperial and Hearts Milk Bank found that supplementation with donor breastmilk instead meant that the majority of babies went on to be exclusively breastfed. #bf4docs…

The cost of not #breastfeeding? New study from Scotland using data on >500,000 children found that exclusively breastfed infants (to 6-8 weeks) used fewer healthcare services, totaling at least £10 million 😲 journals.plos.org/plosone/articl…

BAPM 2024 Lactation After Loss: Choices for Bereaved Families Improving Family or Staff Experience BAPM committee poster walk through. BAPM Nick Embleton 🦋🤱🎓🌎🌈🩺🔬🧪 Memory Milk Gift

I know people are leaving Twitter, but the algorithms also seem to be mysteriously (or not so mysteriously) working against some of us. I know that some followers of mine have somehow automatically unfollowed me (without them doing that), and that my posts are hidden or buried. I

Don’t know what you’re doing with your Wednesday night but we’re busy being very grateful to Martin from Blood Bikes Wales who brought us an emergency delivery of donor milk for our HumanMilkFoundation hub. We couldn’t run the service without the bikers - we are so grateful to all.

Marketing of infant #formula (suitable for use from birth to 12 months) to the public is not allowed under UK law, to protect #breastfeeding & safe & appropriate formula feeding. ALL infant formula must meet strict nutrition composition requirements, so there's no such thing as a

Today is World Prematurity Day 👣 Sometimes your breastfeeding journey doesn't start out the way you planned. We're here if you need us - 0300 100 0212 - 24/7 ABM #WorldPrematurityDay #BreastfeedingPrematureBabies

NEW infographic for health workers supporting families who use #formula #EndExploitativeMarketing iHV Royal College of Midwives 💙 Baby Friendly UK NHS carolyn wilson Rachel Evans Mumsnet shefalee loth NIFN

Unethical infant feeding service is axed in Tesco climbdown bmj.com/content/388/bm… #EndExploitativeMarketing BFLG-UK Jess Brown-Fuller MP Stephen Kinnock Andrew Gwynne MP

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How gently Naama Levy’s parents hold her. How softly they whisper. I wish her a smooth and speedy recovery for whatever ordeal she has suffered. You are safe now Naama. x.com/AvivaKlompas/s…

Seasonal depression “isn’t real” until you get a warm day in February and realize you’ve been dead inside for months

👀Most U.S. infant formulas contain mainly added sugars, posing a serious risk to babies’ health, researchers say via U.S. Right To Know usrtk.org/healthwire/inf… i.e. Beware formula milks that do not contain lactose! (there are no 'safe' vegan formulas)

Don’t forget when you're around livestock, put the #LeadOn ⁣👍 Your dog might be well trained, but the sheep don't know that. 🐶 . . #lambing #lambingtime #sheep #herdy #herdwick #walkthedog #dogwalk #lakedistrict

Big news from the mudflats! The UK’s oldest known Oystercatchers - aged 41 and 43 - have been discovered on The Wash. That’s three times their species’ average lifespan! Legends wade amongst us... 😎

some baby foods contained more sugar in a single pouch than a one-year-old should have in a day Grr.., Sugar is addictive, worse than ‘empty calories’ ⁦Dr Jen Unwin⁩ ⁦Chris van Tulleken 🏳️‍🌈⁩ ⁦Royal College of General Practitioners⁩ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Herdwick Barn self catering accom is looking rather quiet the next few months. If you haven't booked your Summer holiday yet, why not book a stay with us direct booking with the owner, no extra fees and a lovely warm welcome. What more could you ask for? independentcottages.co.uk/peak_district/…

Babies born too soon seem to have stronger connections in one of the major brain areas that supports language processing if they regularly heard their mother read them a story while in intensive care newscientist.com/article/249973…