We aim to develop an infant feeding strategy that supports women and birthing people effectively.
Therefore, if you have had a baby in the past year in south east London, sharing your experiences is key to improving our services.
Complete the survey: https://t.co/XjoRl7w12s
Take note @DHSCgovuk@CTSI_UK Claims are being made on formula labels & in ads to HCP, even when our laws DO NOT permit either. Yet nothing we say or do seems to be changing this… why? @APPGIFI@alisonthewliss@BflgUk
"Self-regulation has not worked, and responsible, ethical marketing by the formula industry seems unlikely."
Nigel Rollins argues authorities should move to protect infants and parents from commercial interests when it comes to formula
https://t.co/OO8WUN8x5E
The Guardian’s article on The Lancet report has a quote from a spokesperson for the British Specialist Nutrition Association (formula industry) saying formula is necessary for some families and we should respect choice. NO ONE is disputing that. This is ABOUT YOUR MARKETING.
New 3-paper 2023 LANCET BREASTFEEDING SERIES is now live!! 🔥 Includes our paper "The political economy of infant & young child feeding: confronting corporate power, overcoming structural barriers & accelerating progress".
Please see thread below & RT👇
https://t.co/2qsBteh55r
Two weeks to go. Three papers with new data about why breastfeeding is a human rights issue, why formula marketing remains so under-regulated and how formula production and consumption is bad for the environment and for economic development https://t.co/SotwBl6Gci
Respect women at work.
Respect women at home.
Respect women at school.
Respect women in politics.
Respect women on the road.
Respect women in the streets.
Respect women on public transport.
Respect women online.
Respect women EVERYWHERE.
RT if you agree!
When there is so much debate about protected spending, and areas for cuts, it’s important that support for babies and their families is protected. What about a triple lock for our youngest?!
Every clinician should have a plan for managing crying babies in ED.
The problem?
Most of us are secretly terrified of newborns.
Here are 10 simple steps that might help:
Today we are launching #HealthVisitorsMatter – a report compiled of contributions by parents, professionals and charity leaders that show the breadth and depth of health visitors’ work and its importance.
You can read it 👇
https://t.co/0TaGyTd5ag
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📣 Final Community Call
💫Do identify as Black & have given birth during the pandemic?
💫Do you wish to share your experiences?
💫Do you want to contribute ideas to improve #maternity & #mentalhealth services?
Get involved! Email Candice:
[email protected]#Interviews#Research
Preventing maternal deaths - we are all part of the solution. Treat women who may become pregnant, are pregnant, or who have recently been pregnant the same as a non-pregnant person unless there is a very clear reason not to. #mbrrace infographic summary
Tea break time! 🫖⏰ GP Heather uses the #DrugsInBreastmilk service when prescribing to BFing patients, a fab example of #DontSayStopLookItUp:
https://t.co/SZl4cCNLti
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It's only 2 years since @Prof_AmyBrown and I this @ConversationUK piece after the @bmj_latest editorial highlighting the climate impact of the infant formula industry. It is on governments to protect and support breastfeeding, not the individual. 2/
https://t.co/eWqNaJDPYY
What. A. Day! We could have never imagined announcing a @WorldBookDayUK £1 book when we launched. For so many of us at KO WBD sparked our love of books, to know now that we’re bringing Nik and Norva into the homes of so many kids has us feeling incredibly proud.💗📚