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C-sections 'do not affect how long a mum breastfeeds' - BBC Health News 27th January 2010

Wed Jan 27 04:47:51 +0000 2010

"Having a Caesarean or instrumental birth does not appear to impact upon how long a mother breastfeeds, British research suggests. A study of 2,000 mothers who received breastfeeding support also found little association with how soon after birth the baby was put to the breast. "

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Benefits of breastfeeding promoted in Furness - Lancashire Telegraph 18th January 2010

Tue Jan 19 06:48:06 +0000 2010

"A CAMPAIGN has been launched in Furness to encourage breastfeeding starring two real-life young mums. Posters have been put up across the town as part of NHS Cumbria’s ‘Be a Star’ scheme, feature Amy from Dalton-in-Furness, and Sarah, from Barrow, who were given a glamorous makeover to appear in the campaign. "

Tags: Breastfeeding CLHN Health News Lancashire Telegraph

Breastfeeding for more than six months leaves children less likely to suffer mental health problems later in life - Daily Mail 18th January 2010

Tue Jan 19 06:20:22 +0000 2010

"Children who are breastfed for more than six months are less likely to have mental health problems in later life, according to new research. Experts believe that nutrients in mothers' milk, and the bonding process, may have a long-lasting effect on their babies' brain development."

Tags: Breastfeeding Mental Health IHN Health News Daily Mail

Official manual to point the way for anxious new fathers - Daily Mail 18th January 2010

Mon Jan 18 06:50:52 +0000 2010

"Fathers-to-be are to be given lessons on breastfeeding and supporting their partner through childbirth, ministers will announce this week. A long-awaited families green paper will propose measures to get fathers more involved in their child's upbringing from before birth and beyond. "

Tags: Parenting UHN Health News Breastfeeding Daily Mail

Nervous new father? Here comes the official instruction manual - The Observer 17th January 2010

Sun Jan 17 08:31:32 +0000 2010

"Every new father in Britain is to be given a "dads' guide" that will include an explanation of breastfeeding and tips on how to support their partner. The move will be announced in a government green paper on families and relationships this week, which is expected to be focused on the role of men and will lay out government plans to encourage stable relationships."

Tags: Parenting Breastfeeding Health News UHN The Observer

Breastmilk no better for baby than formula, scientist claims - Daily Telegraph 6th January 2010

Thu Jan 07 08:15:59 +0000 2010

"Breastmilk is no more beneficial for a child's health than formula milk, a scientist has claimed. "

Tags: Endocrinlogy Breastfeeding IHN Health News Daily Telegraph

Hormones 'govern ability to breastfeed' - BBC Health News 7th January 2010

Thu Jan 07 08:06:43 +0000 2010

"Mothers who find breastfeeding so hard that they give up should not blame themselves, researchers say. A Norwegian study concludes that difficulty feeding a newborn may be down to higher levels of the male hormone testosterone during pregnancy. "

Tags: Endocrinlogy Breastfeeding IHN Health News BBC Health News

Taiwan to protect mothers' right to breastfeed in public - The Independent 30th December 2009

Thu Dec 31 08:02:33 +0000 2009

"Taiwan is to protect the right of nursing mothers to breastfeed in public with hefty fines for those who try to stop them, as part of a campaign to promote the practice, officials said Wednesday."

Tags: Breastfeeding Health News IHN Legislation The Independent

Fitness news: Post-baby exercise prevents bone loss - Daily Mail 3rd November 2009

Tue Nov 03 06:41:48 +0000 2009

"New mothers who are breastfeeding should exercise to prevent bone loss. Women lose a lot of calcium to their babies, who need the mineral to grow. But a lack of calcium can lead to a loss of bone density and an increase in the risk of osteoporosis. "

Tags: Breastfeeding Physical Activity Osteoporosis IHN Health News Daily Mail

Cash help will boost figures for breastfed babies - The Bolton News 30th October 2009

Sun Nov 01 22:57:47 +0000 2009

"NHS Bolton is receiving a share of a £3 million fund to encourage mums to breastfeed their babies. The Primary Care Trust is one of 32 organisations across the country to be given the boost and will get more than £86,000 from the Department of Health. "

Tags: Breastfeeding Health News Primary Care GMHN The Bolton News

Why breast milk helps babies sleep at night - Daily Telegraph 2nd October 2009

Fri Oct 02 18:57:27 +0000 2009

"Feeding babies fresh breast milk can help them sleep at night, according to research. "

Tags: Breastfeeding Neonatology Infants Diet Nutrition Sleep IHN Daily Telegraph

Wirral's twelfth 'Baby Cafe' opens - Wirral Globe 29th September 2009

Tue Sep 29 19:09:44 +0000 2009

"A NEW 'Baby Café' for breastfeeding mums has opened in Birkenhead. Situated in Bidston and St James Children’s Centre, Brassey Gardens in Brassey Street, it is a meeting place for mums, and offers support and information. "

Tags: Breastfeeding Health News CMHN Wirral Globe

Chemicals in breast milk linked to testicular cancer - Daily Telegraph 25th September 2009

Fri Sep 25 06:58:26 +0000 2009

Pollutant chemicals found in mothers' breast milk have been linked to an increased rate of testicular cancer.

Tags: Breastfeeding Testicular Cancer Pollution Health News IHN Daily Telegraph

Chemicals in breast milk linked to testicular cancer - Daily Mail 24th September 2009

Fri Sep 25 04:44:08 +0000 2009

Pollutant chemicals in mothers' breast milk have been linked to an increased rate of testicular cancer. A study in Denmark suggests hormone-disrupting chemicals such as pesticides may explain why so many men in the country develop the disease.

Tags: Breastfeeding Testicular Cancer Pollution IHN Health News Daily Mail

Birth drugs 'cut breastfeeding' - BBC Health News 1st September 2009

Tue Sep 01 13:52:27 +0000 2009

Drugs commonly used to treat bleeding after birth may hamper a woman's ability to breastfeed her baby, research suggests. The study, which appears in the journal BJOG, suggests the drugs may impede milk production.

Tags: Breastfeeding Drug Therapy Health News UHN BBC Health News

Drugs given during labour linked to breastfeeding problems - The Times 1st September 2009

Tue Sep 01 07:00:50 +0000 2009

Drugs and painkillers that are routinely given to women in labour may reduce their ability to breastfeed their baby, reseachers say. A study seen by The Times ahead of its publication today, suggests that life-saving medication given to nearly all women to prevent and treat bleeding after birth is linked to reduced breastfeeding rates.

Tags: Breastfeeding Drug Therapy Health News UHN The Times

Breastfeeding study does not have enough evidence to blame painkillers - The Times 1st September 2009

Tue Sep 01 07:00:25 +0000 2009

It is known that breastfeeding rates in Britain are among the lowest in Europe, particularly the duration rates. Many midwives observe that in their practice, some babies may be slow to breastfeed after birth because of the effect of pain-relieving drugs given to their mothers in labour. We also know that some of these drugs have the potential to cross the placental barrier.

Tags: Breastfeeding Drug Therapy Health News UHN The Times

Knowsley boost for breastfeeding - Liverpool Daily Post 20th August 2009

Fri Aug 21 07:12:38 +0000 2009

KNOWSLEY has seen the biggest increase of breastfeeding mothers in the North West. Department of Health figures show the rate has increased from 32.5% in 2007/08 to 39.7% in 2008/09, a rise of 7.2%.

Tags: Breastfeeding Health News Infants Diet Nutrition CMHN Liverpool Daily Post

Inside Medicine: Breastfeeding lead midwife - BBC Health News 16th August 2009

Tue Aug 18 19:46:00 +0000 2009

In a series focusing on medical specialties, the BBC News website meets Suzanne Barber, an infant-feeding adviser midwife. Her speciality is helping mothers breastfeed their babies and deal with any problems they have.

Tags: Breastfeeding Midwifery Health News UHN BBC Health News

Letters: The breastfeeding debate is not a war between women - The Guardian 23rd July 2009

Thu Jul 23 06:07:14 +0000 2009

Given that breastfeeding is cheaper, easier, more environmentally friendly and infinitely healthier for both mother and baby, the statistics on the use of formula in this country are heartbreaking. The real scandal here is not the "pressure" on women to breastfeed (Let the breastfeeding rebellion begin, 18 July), it's the pressure on women not to breastfeed.

Tags: Breastfeeding Infants Diet Nutrition Health News UHN The Guardian