Maureen Minchin, author of Milk Matters: Infant Feeding & Immune Disorder, recently spoke to an audience of LLL Leaders, members and Healthcare Professionals at an LLL workshop in Shipley. Here she talks to LLLGB Leader and Director Becky Bowers about her … [Read more...] about Maureen Minchin talks about Milk Matters
Breastfeeding and HIV
Please note: The British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidelines were updated in 2018. The current BHIVA guidelines (as well as patient information leaflets) are here: https://www.bhiva.org/pregnancy-guidelines Summary of Key points • The World Health Organisation recommends that replacement feeding … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding and HIV
Posterior Tongue Tie – Prevalence and Treatment by Dr Bobby Ghaheri
We are glad to include the following post by Dr Bobby Ghaheri, a healthcare professional from the US. This is his perspective on approaches to tongue tie, particularly the prevalence and treatment of posterior tongue ties. His views are not necessarily shared by LLLGB, you can find links to our … [Read more...] about Posterior Tongue Tie – Prevalence and Treatment by Dr Bobby Ghaheri
May-June Issue Breastfeeding Matters
The May-June issue of Breastfeeding Matters is now available for you to read. May-June 2016 Please send your stories and feedback to Helen via [email protected]. … [Read more...] about May-June Issue Breastfeeding Matters
Update from the All Party Parliamentary Group on Breastfeeding and Inequalities
On the 17th May 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
LLLGB for Healthcare Professionals
Breastfeeding research, resources and news Welcome to the first issue of LLLGB for Healthcare Professionals! This newsletter includes articles on Posterior Tongue Tie and Breastfeeding and HIV, an exclusive preview of our new, accurate Milk Volumes posters, discount codes for our information … [Read more...] about LLLGB for Healthcare Professionals
Breastfeeding wherever you are
Breastfeeding is the most natural way of understanding and satisfying your baby's needs wherever you are. Whether you're at a football match, local cafe or the beach you can breastfeed and know the law protects you. Send your pictures of breastfeeding-out-and-about to our website … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding wherever you are
“Breastfeeding: it’s just you and your baby”
Mothers of LLL Harrogate discuss their experiences of breastfeeding, including "wonderful loving moments", challenges and cake https://youtu.be/RY5EVBrVrMg Find your local LLL group here Get support with breastfeeding here … [Read more...] about “Breastfeeding: it’s just you and your baby”
Update: Call for The Royal College to reject income from formula manufacturers
The Royal College and the marketing of breastmilk substitutes On 27th April, 2016 a motion was passed at the Annual General Meeting of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), stating that “the College should decline any commercial transactions or any other kind of funding or … [Read more...] about Update: Call for The Royal College to reject income from formula manufacturers
“We are paid in the smiles of babies”
This wonderful quote is from Mary Bird of La Leche League of Ireland, in conversation with doula Krysia Lynch and presenter Dil Wickremasinghe on Newstalk radio. Listen to the full interview here … [Read more...] about “We are paid in the smiles of babies”