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28/10/2016

Breastfeeding Rate Dips In England

The breastfeeding rate at six to eight weeks in England has dipped slightly, according to new figures.

In 2014-15 it was 43.8%, however last year it was 43.2%, according to statistics by Public Health England.

There was also wide geographic disparity, with rates ranging from 18% in Knowsley, to 76.5% in Lewisham.

Jacque Gerrard, RCM director for England, said: "This is a concern because there is a very strong and continually growing global body of evidence about the benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby,' she said.

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"There is a huge focus about promoting better health and breastfeeding is fundamental to having a more healthy population, a better start in life for infants and children, leading to healthier adults. It is the bedrock on which better public health can be built.

"We would encourage midwives, peer support workers, MSWs and maternity services to share their success stories around breastfeeding so that they can learn from each other."

(CD/LM)

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"The breastfeeding rate at six to eight weeks in England has dipped slightly, according to new figures."