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BBC News
a day ago
- Health
- BBC News
Picnics to promote breastfeeding in Hull and Bridlington
Picnics are being organised by an NHS trust to promote breastfeeding in Hull and East Big Breastfeed events at Bridlington Spa and Hull's Streetlife Museum are part of World Breastfeeding Week, which begins on 1 Teaching NHS Foundation Trust said it wanted to highlight the local support available for families in the area and to encourage more parents to breastfeed their claim breastfed children have a boosted immune system, less chance of developing several cancers, infections, and a lower risk of developing asthma and allergies. Figures from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities show only 46.2% of mothers in Hull continue to breastfeed their newborn babies after six to eight weeks, which is lower than the England average of 56.2%.However, in East Yorkshire the figure is 55.9%.The Bridlington Spa picnic is due to take place on 1 August between 10:00 and 12:00 BST, while the Hull event is to be held at the same time on 8 trust said the events are open to mothers, children, family and to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices.
The Independent
21-07-2025
- Health
- The Independent
The top breastfeeding tips for new mothers
World Breastfeeding Week, observed globally from 1-7 August, promotes the health benefits of breastfeeding for both babies and mothers. New mothers are encouraged to focus on what works for them and their baby, rather than adhering to external expectations or societal pressures. Seeking support is crucial if breastfeeding becomes physically or mentally challenging, or painful, as pain often indicates an issue with the baby's latch. Preparing in advance with essential items such as nipple cream and breast pads can help ease the initial stages of breastfeeding. Professional guidance from midwives or breastfeeding consultants can significantly improve the experience and address difficulties.
Daily Record
24-06-2025
- Health
- Daily Record
Breastfeeding motion at North Lanarkshire Council meeting passes unanimously
Councillors Geraldine Woods and Fiona Fotheringham marked the anniversary of the Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act, which resulted from a Private Member's Bill presented by former MSP Elaine Smith. A motion passed at a full meeting of North Lanarkshire Council marked the progress made locally with regard to breastfeeding in the 20 years since legislation came into effect. Councillors Geraldine Woods (Labour, Coatbridge South) and Fiona Fotheringham (SNP, Wishaw) marked the anniversary of the Breastfeeding (Scotland) Act, which resulted from a Private Member's Bill presented by former MSP Elaine Smith. At the meeting Councillor Woods said: 'There can be no better start in life for babies than to get their mother's milk. It is designer made by mums for their baby,' before mentioning numerous health benefits breastfeeding provides to both mother and baby. Councillor Woods also elaborated on the importance of the 2005 Act, explaining that it made it an offence to attempt to stop a mother from breastfeeding in public. She said challenging this behaviour could undermine the confidence of mothers and put them off breastfeeding, which is dictated by demand from the baby and thus had to be permitted everywhere. Seconding, Councillor Fotheringham said her daughter had been born in 2006, soon after the Act came into effect, and that she had seen a 'massive shift' in how women were empowered to breastfeed, before talking about her experiences with her own children and adding that she had shared stories with many other mothers and acknowledged those who were unable or unwilling to do so. The motion celebrated the fact North Lanarkshire had recently surpassed the 50 per cent milestone for breastfeeding of newborn babies, and congratulated the work of NHS Lanarkshire's Infant Feeding and Maternity Services, as well as those in the council and partner organisations. It also acknowledged that not all mothers are capable of breastfeeding so efforts to promote its benefits must be supportive, non-judgemental, and inclusive. READ MORE: The motion further commended NHS Lanarkshire's maternity services for their collaboration with both North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships, which earned them the UNICEF Achieving Sustainability Gold Baby Friendly Accreditation and supported participation in World Breastfeeding Week which begins on August 1. No amendments were presented in relation to this motion so it was carried unanimously. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
