Breastfeeding support services 'failing mothers' due to cuts

Campaign group finds at least 44% of local authority areas in England affected by recent cuts to breastfeeding servicesNew mothers across England are being failed as a result of cuts to local breastfeeding support services, campaigners say.Breastfeeding is known to reduce the risk of infections and allergies as well as future obesity and diabetes for the baby, while benefits to mothers include a reduced risk of breast and ovarian cancer.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Breastfeeding Health & wellbeing Life and style Parents and parenting Family Society Source Type: news