Abstract Peer support is recommended by the World Health Organization for the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding, and this recommendation is included in United Kingdom (U.K.) guidance. There is a lack of information about how, when, and where breastfeeding peer support was provided in the U.K. We aimed to generate an overview of how peer…
DetailsBabies who feed themselves as soon as they have started eating solids appear to be less fussy eaters, new University of Otago research has found. The study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, looked at whether allowing infants to control their food intake by feeding themselves solid foods, instead of traditional spoon-feeding, would reduce the risk of becoming…
DetailsAbstract – in Child Obesity Wang et al (2017) Background: The present study examined the effects of breastfeeding and its duration on the development of childhood obesity from 24 months through grade 6. Methods: U.S. longitudinal data collected from 1234 children were analyzed using logistic regression models and generalized estimating equation (GEE). Child height and weight were measured…
DetailsRegistered Big-Latch-On venues in Christchurch and greater Canterbury All the events below will be held on Friday August 4th McFaddens Centre McFaddens Road, St Albans, Christchurch Doors open at 9.30am. Morning tea served from 10am. It’s a good idea to arrive before 10.15am if you are going to join in with the latch-on and breastfeed…
DetailsJoint Statement by WABA and PANAP “In any journey it is the first step that counts. Breastfeeding is one of the first and practical steps that we must take to protect not only the health of babies and mothers but also the health of our planet – right from the start by providing green and…
Details“Overall, it’s not a clear answer but current research does suggest that infants who follow a baby-led weaning approach may go on to be better eaters and have a healthier weight – but more studies are needed to confirm this. However, this doesn’t mean that parents who choose to spoon-feed should worry. Babies’ food attitudes…
DetailsA useful compilation of information which confirms the current recommendations of six months (and not four months). Access here What age should a baby be introduced to solids? Currently the WHO and NHMRC recommendation of around 6 months for introduction of solids is current and backed up by research. What foods should be offered and when?…
DetailsAdvising women with diabetes in pregnancy to express breast milk in late pregnancy (Diabetes and Antenatal Milk Expressing [DAME]): a multicentre, unblinded, randomised controlled trial – Della Forster et al, 2017, The Lancet. Quite a few media headlines about this long-awaited work have been misleading as were some of the images attached to the media…
Details10th and 11th June at the Pioneer Stadium – 9am until 4pm. Stand number C9. There will be a few Canterbury breastfeeding network members including midwives and peer counsellors helping on the stand too. You can also go into the draw to win a gorgeous hamper of goodies by answering a few simple questions about…
DetailsEmployees who want to receive parental leave payments can now use their paid leave (eg annual leave, alternative days, special leave or time off in lieu) first. Their parental leave payment period can start at the end of their leave, even if it is later than the child’s arrival or due date. Before 1st June…
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