A study published in February 2014 looked at how early parenting behaviours might affect infant feeding. Five hundred and eight mothers with an infant aged 0-12 months completed a questionnaire examining breastfeeding duration, and attitudes and behaviours surrounding early parenting. Some of the … [Read more...] about Recent Study: “Breastfeeding duration and early parenting behaviour”: the importance of an infant-led, responsive style
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National Breastfeeding Week 2014
This year May 19th-25th was designated National Breastfeeding Week. Health professionals and lay breastfeeding supporters have been taking part in special events, promotions and coffee mornings, as well as providing stalls that offer information about breastfeeding. Some commercial organisations … [Read more...] about National Breastfeeding Week 2014
New Guidance for Employers on Breastfeeding Breaks in the Workplace
A guide for employers on breastfeeding breaks in the workplace has been produced by ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service). The guidance aims to help employers and employees better manage requests to breastfeed in the workplace. In most instances these requests will be for … [Read more...] about New Guidance for Employers on Breastfeeding Breaks in the Workplace
21st World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2013
Breastfeeding Support : Close to MothersBetween 1-7 August this year the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) and breastfeeding advocates in over 174 countries worldwide will be celebrating World Breastfeeding Week. This year the theme, Breastfeeding Support: Close to Mothers, aims to … [Read more...] about 21st World Breastfeeding Week 1-7 August 2013
July news and special offers from LLLGB Shop
Why not make the most of our July special offers to save money on some of our most popular products: Get a copy of The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding and a sample set of ALL our LLLGB information sheets for £19.99 only - save£5!Get a copy of Breastfeeding Answers Made Simple and a sample set of ALL … [Read more...] about July news and special offers from LLLGB Shop
MRI Study: Breastfeeding Boosts Babies’ Brain Growth, June 2013
Study adds to the growing body of evidence that breastfeeding improves brain development in infants A new study1 by researchers from Brown University published on 6 June 2013, has found more evidence that breastfeeding is good for babies' brains. The study made use of specialised, baby-friendly … [Read more...] about MRI Study: Breastfeeding Boosts Babies’ Brain Growth, June 2013
Neanderthal mothers breastfed their babies for over a year
Researchers analysed the tooth of a 10-12 year-old child that lived in a cave in Belgium around 100,000 years ago According to research published in May 2013,1 Neanderthal mothers breastfed their babies for over a year. Chemical analysis of a juvenile's tooth revealed it was reared on mother's … [Read more...] about Neanderthal mothers breastfed their babies for over a year
Founding Mother, Mary White, celebrates 90th birthday
On April 3rd Mary White, one of the Founding Mothers of La Leche League, celebrated her 90th birthday. La Leche League GB sent Mary congratulations and warmest wishes on this wonderful occasion. The gift of mothering We also sent her the gift of the book Musings on Mothering which GB Leader Teika … [Read more...] about Founding Mother, Mary White, celebrates 90th birthday
Special handbound edition of Musings on Mothering available NOW!
For your chance to win this exclusive, beautiful book place your bids now. With the great help of Barb Sheppard, a long-term supporter of LLLGB, Teika Bellamy, a Leader based in Nottingham, has put together an Ebay auction of a unique handbound hardback copy of Musings on Mothering. This book … [Read more...] about Special handbound edition of Musings on Mothering available NOW!