Name: Baby Friendly
Summary: An NHS trust in Bedfordshire has laid down foundations for tackling low breastfeeding rates
The number of women breastfeeding in the UK is rising. In 2010, NHS statistics showed 55 per cent of women in England were breastfeeding six weeks after birth at least some of the time, compared to 48 per cent in 2005. Breastfeeding campaigners say this is significant because research has shown breastfeeding protects mothers from breast cancer in later life and helps to reduce the risk of eczema, asthma and obesity in children. Charity Unicef says even moderate increases in breastfeeding could lead to cost savings of £40m for the NHS.
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