La Leche League GB welcomes the establishment of the Human Milk Foundation and its aim of supporting breastfeeding, making screened donor breastmilk available to all mothers and babies who need it, and initiating research which will further confirm the significance of breastmilk. Since its … [Read more...] about La Leche League GB supports HMF’s vision of change
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Breastfeeding support gets a boost in Scotland
We are delighted that La Leche League GB (LLLGB) has been awarded funding from the Scottish Government for three projects to enable more and better breastfeeding support across Scotland. The first project will increase the number of La Leche League Leaders (accredited breastfeeding counsellors) … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding support gets a boost in Scotland
Response to new report claiming that babies given solid food sleep better
A new study published in Jama Pediatrics[i] claims that babies given solid food in addition to breastmilk from three months of age sleep better than those who are solely breastfed. Mothers filled in monthly online questionnaires between three and 12 months, and then reported quarterly until their … [Read more...] about Response to new report claiming that babies given solid food sleep better
New Study Shows Breastfeeding for at least two months can halve the risk of SIDS: October 2017
A new study published by the American Academy of Pediatrics has shown that breastfeeding a baby for at least two months can halve the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Previous studies had shown that breastfeeding is protective against SIDS, with exclusive breastfeeding giving more … [Read more...] about New Study Shows Breastfeeding for at least two months can halve the risk of SIDS: October 2017