British Hospitals "Failing" Mothers Who Want to Breastfeed

[annettemarie]

http://politics.guardian.co.uk/publi...530446,00.html

Huge differences in the amount of support new mothers receive when they start breastfeeding are to be revealed in a study this week. It shows the north of England as far more 'baby-friendly' than the south, writes Jo Revill.

The UK has one of the lowest rates in Europe for breastfeeding, despite the clear health benefits to the newborn. But even within this country, there are large regional variations, linked not to money, but to maternity units not making it a priority.

[JamesMama]

While, I'm glad the UK is doing something about it, I wish America would do the same...of course that will never happen since the formula companies have the politicans in their back pockets

[MamaTT]

Good article. Thanks for posting.