29 Nov 2019 --- The upcoming UK election could provide a key opportunity for the government to protect breastfeeding. This is according to a joint statement released by 15 organizations, including the Breastfeeding Network, the National Childbirth Trust and Swansea University. The statement calls on the new government to prioritize the first 1,001 days of a child’s life – from conception to age two – by providing better information and support for breastfeeding families. Breast milk offers a variety of benefits that formula cannot yet replicate, with a recent study finding that it can help prevent heart disease in premature babies.
