Code Monitoring NI

Concerned @ unethical marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes. Here to report breaches to @babymilkaction & lobby for full implementation of #WHOCode in N.Ireland.

[Julie P Smith @JuliePSmith1]

‘It’s no wonder the WHO recommends that baby and toddler foods carry zero claims – that’s right, not a single one.’ #EndExploitativeMarketing @accc @WHO @WHOCodeNI @JEChalmers @Mark_Butler_MP

[Julie P Smith @JuliePSmith1]

True, good to see investment in data on a key womens health issue . But pls invest in data on #breastfeeding which lowers breast cancer risk by 30-40% if done for >12 mo., yet no good data since 2010! And invest in our unfunded national breastfeeding strategy to help mums do it!

[Lisa Amir @Lisa_H_Amir]

Just published!
‘I don’t want to be a guinea pig’ - Swedish women’s experiences of breast abscess treatment
Thanks Margareta Johansson for inviting me to work on this interesting study #breastfeeding
https://t.co/OvVu3qNa2i

[Roger Mathisen @MathisenRoger]

“The tool puts the power of data in the hands of policymakers, advocates, environmentalists, and (…) scientists, enabling them to evaluate the reduction in GHG emissions and water use by increased breastfeeding and reduced reliance on commercial milk formula” #GreenFeedingTool

[Julie P Smith @JuliePSmith1]

Prevention of breastcancer is important & good data is essential to develop policies & evaluate results. On the primal preventative health strategy #breastfeeding, Australia has dropped the ball badly. No data,no funding for Breastfeeding Strategy @AlboMP @Mark_Butler_MP

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

New infographic for health workers supporting families using #formula to feed their babies: https://t.co/o6jOCroBht
@APPGIFI @iHealthVisiting @MidwivesRCM @BfN_UK @AssocBfMothers @babyfriendly @LLLGB @LCGB1994 @LeicesterMammas @GP_IFN @HIFN12 @NCTcharity

[Code Monitoring NI @WHOCodeNI]

@OHID it's been a while, but great to see that the Infant Feeding Survey will soon be underway!
Why does it only involve families in England? It will not include families from N.Ireland, Scotland or Wales. Previous IFS survey included all 4 countries and was undertaken in 2010.

[The Food Foundation @Food_Foundation]

🧵 The UK has some of the lowest rates of exclusive #breastfeeding in the world.

Our latest report finds many women would have liked to breastfeed for longer, highlighting the importance of addressing the barriers they're facing.

Read more: ➡️ https://t.co/jSQuW8vySj
#EarlyYears #childrenshealth

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[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

👍 #AnnaTaylor ⁦@Food_Foundation⁩ for highlighting that #breastfeeding is the single most powerful interv to prevent #obesity. Rather than debating #HFSS vs #UPF we should focus on measures to ⬆️ diets based on less processed foods from birth. ⁦⁦@HLFoodObesity⁩

[Code Monitoring NI @WHOCodeNI]

If your baby was born in N.Ireland, you will NOT be invited to take part in this latest Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) which is only for families in England.
What's the plan for an IFS in NI? @healthdpt @RobinSwann_MLA @publichealthie @RcmNi @babyfriendly @RCPCHtweets @BirthWiseNI

[Office for Health Improvement and Disparities @OHID]

The Infant Feeding Survey will ask mothers:

➡️ how they feed their babies
➡️ where they get advice on feeding
➡️ questions on their pregnancy & lifestyle

If your baby was born in December, you may get invited to take part.

Find out more or opt out at https://t.co/jqNKArfDgm

[Julie P Smith @JuliePSmith1]

Wrong. Breastfeeding & breastmilk contributes far more than antibodies to immunity & effects don’t ‘wear off’ after weaning. It is far more complex: as this review illustrates, exclusive breastfeeding develops both innate & adaptive immune system response. https://t.co/HuNgbxDUOu

[First Steps Nutrition Trust @1stepsnutrition]

👍@RosieBoycott for raising @Food_Foundation report on #breastfeeding stressing its immense potential to address #obesity. While #LordMarkham highlights need for support, it's essential to recognise equal need for protection against formula #marketing https://t.co/35hJHTTvfX

[Roger Mathisen @MathisenRoger]

“When the economic value of breastfeeding is more visible to policymakers and societies, policymakers can make more informed decisions on resource allocation for breastfeeding support.” #MothersMilkTool

[Kerry Marshall-Ryan @KerryMarshallR1]

The UPF infant formula, bottle and teat, pacifier& sleep training industry can’t make $$ unless babies & mothers are separated.
Breastfeeding HAS to fail for them to profit. PLEASE @Mark_Butler_MP @healthgovau @AlboMP , legislate the WHO Code

[Liz O'Sullivan @LizOSullivanPhD]

We need to see some leadership on the issue of infant formula pricing. Supermarket points, vouchers, or promotions are not an equitable or sustainable solution to the rising prices of infant formula. Families and children are the ones who will suffer unless govt controls prices.