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Study looks into infant feeding methods and weight gain
The research suggests that breastmilk from the bottle may not have as many benefits for a baby's weight as feeding directly from the breast.Need to do as much as possible to support breastfeeding says RCM on new WHO report
Today the World Health Organisation and UNICEF have published a report on breastfeeding in the first hour after birth.
Report says 78 million babies not breastfed in first hour of life
A new report by Unicef and the WHO estimates that three in five newborns are not breastfed within the first hour of being born.
RCM publishes new position statement on infant feeding
The RCM has confirmed that ‘the decision of whether or not to breastfeed is a woman’s choice and must be respected’, in a new position statement on infant feeding.
Breastfeeding could influence income in adulthood, research suggests
A research study has found that babies who were breastfed went on to have a higher household income and scored higher on memory tests as an adult, in comparison to babies who were not.
Transgender woman breastfeeds baby
A new study reveals how a transgender woman in the US has been able to breastfeed a baby for six weeks exclusively.RCM comments on breastmilk and pre-term babies study
Research published today by the University of Edinburgh has found that babies born before their due date show better brain development when fed breast milk rather than formula.Still work to be done says RCM Scotland on new Scottish maternal and infant nutrition report
Today the Scottish Government has published the 2017 Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey report. Commenting on the report Mary Ross-Davie, Royal College of Midwives (RCM) Director for Scotland, said: “The RCM welcomes this report, ...
New infant-feeding website to help professionals
Academics at Coventry University have created a new website to help midwives and health visitors support both breastfeeding and bottle-feeding parent.