Code Monitoring NI
@WHOCodeNI
Concerned @ unethical marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes. Here to report breaches to @babymilkaction & lobby for full implementation of #WHOCode in N.Ireland.
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20-06-2016 17:27:13
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True, good to see investment in data on a key womens health issue . But pls invest in data on #breastfeeding which lowers breast cancer risk by 30-40% if done for >12 mo., yet no good data since 2010! And invest in our unfunded national breastfeeding strategy to help mums do it!
Just published!
‘I don’t want to be a guinea pig’ - Swedish women’s experiences of breast abscess treatment
Thanks Margareta Johansson for inviting me to work on this interesting study #breastfeeding
tinyurl.com/ycy9rnm7
“The tool puts the power of data in the hands of policymakers, advocates, environmentalists, and (…) scientists, enabling them to evaluate the reduction in GHG emissions and water use by increased breastfeeding and reduced reliance on commercial milk formula” #GreenFeedingTool
Prevention of breastcancer is important & good data is essential to develop policies & evaluate results. On the primal preventative health strategy #breastfeeding , Australia has dropped the ball badly. No data,no funding for Breastfeeding Strategy Anthony Albanese Mark Butler MP
We are very pleased to share our latest paper, led by A.Pachon, under my supervision and that of Phillip Baker, with support from a group of brilliant colleagues
Clare Patton Patti Rundall mishel unar Carlos A. Monteiro Camila Maranha
New infographic for health workers supporting families using #formula to feed their babies: tinyurl.com/SafelySaveOnFo…
Infant Feeding APPG iHV Royal College of Midwives 💙 The Breastfeeding Network UK ABM Baby Friendly UK La Leche League GB LCGB Leicester Mammas GPIFN (UK) HIFN NCT
🧵 The UK has some of the lowest rates of exclusive #breastfeeding in the world.
Our latest report finds many women would have liked to breastfeed for longer, highlighting the importance of addressing the barriers they're facing.
Read more: ➡️ bit.ly/3Sp2g49
👍 #AnnaTaylor The Food Foundation for highlighting that #breastfeeding is the single most powerful interv to prevent #obesity . Rather than debating #HFSS vs #UPF we should focus on measures to ⬆️ diets based on less processed foods from birth. House of Lords Food, Diet and Obesity Committee
If your baby was born in N.Ireland, you will NOT be invited to take part in this latest Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) which is only for families in England.
What's the plan for an IFS in NI? Department of Health Robin Swann Institute of Public Health RCM_NI Baby Friendly UK RCPCH BirthWise
👍Rosie Boycott for raising The Food Foundation report on #breastfeeding stressing its immense potential to address #obesity . While #LordMarkham highlights need for support, it's essential to recognise equal need for protection against formula #marketing theyworkforyou.com/lords/?id=2024…
“When the economic value of breastfeeding is more visible to policymakers and societies, policymakers can make more informed decisions on resource allocation for breastfeeding support.” #MothersMilkTool
The UPF infant formula, bottle and teat, pacifier& sleep training industry can’t make $$ unless babies & mothers are separated.
Breastfeeding HAS to fail for them to profit. PLEASE Mark Butler MP Australian Department of Health and Aged Care Anthony Albanese , legislate the WHO Code
New report The Food Foundation 'Breaking down barriers to breastfeeding to support healthy weight in childhood' bit.ly/3Sp2g49 - good summaries of infant feeding in media, formula marketing in UK & impact of formula marketing First Steps Nutrition Trust Infant Feeding APPG La Leche League GB Helen Gray