In-hospital formula supplementation of breastfed babies: a population-based survey

 

Source: Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, 2011, 38 (4), p. 302-10.

Follow this link for abstract.

Date of publication: December, 2011.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: A study exploring the use of in-hospital formula supplementation and the factors associated with both mother and baby and care setting which influence this practice. The study suggests that the baby-friendly hospital initiative may be an effective strategy to better support exclusive breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 9 pages.

Some important notes: Please contact your local NHS Library for the full text of the article. Follow this link to find your local NHS Library.

UNICEF UK statement on providing infant formula

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Inititative

Click here to read full statement.

Date of publication:  October 2010

In a nutshell: The Baby Friendly Initiative states that their standards do not require the discontinuation of providing formula milk in hospitals but that the hospital avoids advertising formula milk and paraphanelia and that mothers “who have chosen to bottle feed be shown how to prepare a feed correctly before discharge”.  The Initiative states that it is concerned that by invoking their standards as a reason to stop supplying formula feed it may provoke resentment and a sense of compulsion towards breastfeeding.

Publication type: News story

Length of publication: 1 page

Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative review – updated materials now available

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Inititative

Click here to news story.

Date of publication:  September 2010

In a nutshell: The Baby Friendly Initiative has updated its materials for its Hospital Initiative Review to reflect new standards in April 2011.

Publication type: News story

Length of publication: 1 page with downloadable documents

Have your say in the review of the Baby Friendly Hospital initiative

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Click here for details.

Date of publication: June 2010

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative is reviewing its hospital initiative and is seeking input and opinion.

Length of publication: 1 page

UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative on formula company funded study days

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative

Click here to read full statement.

Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type:  News story

In a nutshell: The Baby Friendly Initiative has issued a statement to health professionals reminding them to be wary with regards to attending formula company study days, to ensure that the information provided is factual and not promotional material.  Attending such study days is not prohibited but is discouraged.

Length of publication: 1 page

UNICEF response to new research suggesting fatty acids not linked to intelligence

Source: UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative

Click here to read webpage.

Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type: New story

In a nutshell: UNICEF UK gives its response to new research regarding fatty acids and intelligence.  It points to previous research which suggests a link between breastfeeding and higher IQ.

Length of publication: 1 page

World Breastfeeding Week theme announced: Breastfeeding – Just 10 Steps! The Baby-Friendly Way

Source: World Breastfeeding Week website

Click here to read announcement.

Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type: Website

In a nutshell: Gives details on the WABA World Breastfeeding Week in August this year.

Length of publication: 1 page with downloads