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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Code Monitoring NI retweeted
‘It’s no wonder the WHO recommends that baby and toddler foods carry zero claims – that’s right, not a single one.’ #EndExploitativeMarketing @accc @WHO @WHOCodeNI @JEChalmers @Mark_Butler_MP
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Code Monitoring NI retweeted
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!
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
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
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
“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 – at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
From apps to AI, to e-learning and social media, A&T has invested in applying digital technology to strengthen nutrition programming across a variety of contexts. This brief summarizes how A&T is leveraging digital technology to improve nutrition outcomes. bit.ly/481u3gQ
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
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 @AlboMP @Mark_Butler_MP
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!
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
New infographic for health workers supporting families using #formula to feed their babies: tinyurl.com/SafelySaveOnForm…
@APPGIFI @iHealthVisiting @MidwivesRCM @BfN_UK @AssocBfMothers @babyfriendly @LLLGB @LCGB1994 @LeicesterMammas @GP_IFN @HIFN12 @NCTcharity
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
🧵 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
#EarlyYears #childrenshealth
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ALT Breaking down barriers to breastfeeding report
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
👍 #AnnaTaylor @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. @HLFoodObesity
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? @healthdpt @RobinSwann_MLA @publichealthie @RcmNi @babyfriendly @RCPCHtweets @BirthWiseNI
The Infant Feeding Survey will ask mothers:
➡️ how they feed their babies
➡️ where they get advice on feeding
➡️ questions on their pregnancy & lifestyle
If your baby was born in December, you may get invited to take part.
Find out more or opt out at infantfeedingsurvey.ipsos.co…
ALT A graphic with an illustration of a woman holding a baby and the title Infant Feeding Survey. Mothers with babies born in December 2023 will shortly be invited to take part in a survey on how they feed their babies, where they get advice on feeding, and their pregnancy and lifestyle. The survey will provide vital information to help improve public services.
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
Wrong. Breastfeeding & breastmilk contributes far more than antibodies to immunity & effects don’t ‘wear off’ after weaning. It is far more complex: as this review illustrates, exclusive breastfeeding develops both innate & adaptive immune system response. scielo.br/j/jped/a/thC4sJh9r…
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
👍@RosieBoycott for raising @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…
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
“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 – at Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
“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
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
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 @healthgovau @AlboMP , legislate the WHO Code
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
We need to see some leadership on the issue of infant formula pricing. Supermarket points, vouchers, or promotions are not an equitable or sustainable solution to the rising prices of infant formula. Families and children are the ones who will suffer unless govt controls prices.
Why are baby formula prices so high and how can this be tackled? Feeding one baby with infant formula for one year in Ireland costs between €780 to €910. By @LizOSullivanPhD @Kennedy_ails @WeAreTUDublin @samantha_a_h @QUBelfast @c_patton_ @Law_Leeds rte.ie/brainstorm/2024/0206/…
Code Monitoring NI retweeted
New report @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 @1stepsnutrition @APPGIFI @LLLGB @HelenGrayIBCLC
