In 2014, NICE published their guidance on co-sleeping and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).1 NICE downgraded the relationship between co-sleeping and SIDS from a 'risk' to an 'association'. This significant change reflects the lack of clear evidence that co-sleeping causes SIDS. Although some of … [Read more...] about Sleep and the breastfed baby
New research on premature babies & breastfeeding
On 14 June 2016, the journal Pediatrics published new research showing that breastfeeding premature babies improves long-term heart structure and function.1 Researchers from Oxford University studied preterm-born infants in a randomised controlled trial. One group of babies was fed breastmilk … [Read more...] about New research on premature babies & breastfeeding
Legal Action for Women
On 7 June 2016, Anna Burbidge, LLLGB’s PR & Media representative, and Helen Butler, LLLGB’s Company Secretary, attended a meeting at Portcullis House in London, organised by Legal Action for Women. The focus of the meeting was on how difficult it can be for mothers who are caught up in the … [Read more...] about Legal Action for Women
Announcement from UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child calls on UK government to better support breastfeeding and regulate the formula industry The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child has been assessing how well the UK government is meeting its obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. … [Read more...] about Announcement from UN Committee on the Rights of the Child
Breastfeeding Survey looks at “What Women Want”
A study looking at mothers’ attitudes towards breastfeeding education and promotion has been published by Amy Brown PhD, Department of Public Health, Policy and Social Sciences, Swansea University. She asked 1,130 mothers with a baby aged 0-2 years to complete a questionnaire exploring their … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Survey looks at “What Women Want”
How much milk does a newborn need at each breastfeed?
All babies need to be fed little and often in the early days. A baby needs to feed frequently, and may or may not offer feeding cues. Trying to visualise numbers can be a distraction, and we have taken the decision to stop using our milk volume posters because we were concerned they might lead … [Read more...] about How much milk does a newborn need at each breastfeed?
In Memory of Mary White, Co-Founder of LLL
La Leche League GB regrets to announce the death of Mary White, one of the seven Founders of La Leche League. Mary was born on April 3, 1923 and died on June 2, 2016. She was married for 59 years to Dr Gregory White, who passed away in 2003. They had eleven children, 61 grandchildren and 73 great … [Read more...] about In Memory of Mary White, Co-Founder of LLL
Maternity Action – Challenging inequality: Promoting wellbeing
On Monday 23 May, La Leche League GB’s PR & Media representative, Anna Burbidge, attended a meeting at Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament, jointly organised by Maternity Action and Kate Green, MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities. The panel of Speakers were: Kate Green MP (Shadow … [Read more...] about Maternity Action – Challenging inequality: Promoting wellbeing
Update from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Breastfeeding and Inequalities
On 17 May 2016, our Media Liaison Leader Nik Harris attended the third All Party Parliamentary Group on Breastfeeding and Inequalities in the Houses of Parliament. This is her account of the meeting: The All Party Parliamentary Group on Breastfeeding and Inequalities was set up by MP Alison … [Read more...] about Update from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Breastfeeding and Inequalities
Maureen Minchin: Why Women’s Milk is Necessary
Maureen Minchin, author of Milk Matters: Infant Feeding & Immune Disorder, recently spoke to an audience of LLL Leaders and Healthcare Professionals at an LLL workshop in Shipley. Maureen is a mother of three, infant feeding author and activist, pioneer lactation consultant and historian. … [Read more...] about Maureen Minchin: Why Women’s Milk is Necessary