On 28th January 2016 The Lancet Breastfeeding Studies were published. This research project is the most extensive ever undertaken into the effects of breastfeeding; evaluating global breastfeeding levels, trends and inequalities. It also looked at the short and long-term consequences for both … [Read more...] about The Lancet series on breastfeeding: LLLGB comments
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Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
Establishing breastfeeding is not always easy and in the first few weeks eight out of ten women who stop do so before they had intended to. However once breastfeeding is going well it usually becomes a very important and enjoyable part of mothering. Breastfeeding, co-sleeping with a baby and … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Beyond a Year