Peer-led prenatal breast-feeding education: A viable alternative to nurse-led education.

Source: Midwifery, 2012, 28(1), p. 733-9.

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Date of publication: February, 2012.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: An evaluation of a pre-natal breastfeeding class developed and facilitated by peer breastfeeding “buddies” in comparison with an established nurse-led class. The findings suggest that peer-led breastfeeding classes can enhance the accessibility of breastfeeding education and support for expectant mothers.

Length of publication: 8 pages.

Some important notes: This article is available in full text to all NHS Staff using Athens, for more information about accessing full text follow this link to find your local NHS Library.

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

 

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

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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.

St. Mary’s Hospital to stop providing formula milk.

Source: BBC News

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Date of publication: 26^th September, 2011.

Publication type: News item.

In a nutshell: A news item outlining the decision taken by St. Mary’s Hospital, Manchester to stop providing formula milk for newborn babies in response to “women’s needs” and increasing breastfeeding rates.

Length of publication: 1 webpage.

Specialist midwife to offer the best start to babies.

Source: Rochdale Online.

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Date of publication: 20^th October, 2011.

Publication type: News item.

In a nutshell: A news article announcing the appointment of the country’s first Consultant Midwife for Infant Feeding at Fairfield General Hospital, Bury. This role will involve supporting new mothers and families in making appropriate feeding choices for themselves and their babies.

Length of publication: 1 webpage.

UNICEF UK statement on providing infant formula

Source: UNICEF Baby Friendly Inititative

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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

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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

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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