A coroner has raised alarms about the risks associated with baby slings after a six-week-old boy named James Alderman died following a breastfeeding incident in a sling. An inquest revealed he was positioned dangerously within the carrier. Despite immediate resuscitation…
During the Christmas period in 2023, the NHS website recorded a significant rise in visits for advice on drinking alcohol while breastfeeding, showing a 146% increase from the previous week. Other highly accessed pages included those addressing winter ailments like…
During the Christmas period in 2023, visits to the NHS website for guidance on drinking while breastfeeding surged by 146%, with significant interest in health topics related to coughs, colds, and chest infections. The NHS emphasized that while occasional alcohol…
A newly unveiled mural in Londonderry seeks to address the stigma surrounding breastfeeding, as statistics indicate lower breastfeeding rates in the area. The artwork, commissioned by the North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support group, features a mother breastfeeding her child,…
A newly unveiled mural in Londonderry aims to challenge the stigmas surrounding breastfeeding, reflecting the experiences of local mothers. Commissioned by the North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support organization, the mural features a pixelated image of a mother breastfeeding her…
A new mural in Londonderry aims to address the stigma surrounding breastfeeding, as fewer mothers in the area choose to breastfeed compared to the rest of Northern Ireland. Commissioned by North West Breastfeeding and Perinatal Support, the mural, created by…
Parents in the UK express frustration over soaring baby formula prices, which have risen by 18% to 36% in recent years. Many feel ‘punished’ for not breastfeeding due to restrictions on discounts and promotions aimed at encouraging breastfeeding. Clare Smyrell,…
The Midwifery Department of Papageorgiou Hospital invites new parents and the community to an informative event on breastfeeding on November 5, 2024. From 10 AM to 1 PM, midwives and students will discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, including its role…
