Huddersfield Examiner - Tag - breastfeeding

Why one mum believes breast is best for feeding babies

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:00:00 GMT

Although the numbers of new mothers breastfeeding their babies in the UK has risen to just over 80%, only one third of infants are still being breastfed after six months. Birkby mother-of-three Carol Alexis believes women are giving up too soon and has found a 21st century way to encourage them to continue. Hilarie Stelfox reports

Helping new mums

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IT’S certainly heartening to learn that the numbers of new mothers breastfeeding their babies in the UK has risen to just over 80%.

More Yorkshire mums taking up breastfeeding

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

MORE new mums are breastfeeding.

Family and Health: To breastfeed or not to breastfeed – we ask Huddersfield mums for their views

Huddersfield Examiner — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT

The Government may have cancelled funding for National Breastfeeding Week but that hasn’t stopped a group of mums spreading the word that breast really is best, even if nature’s way is not always as straightforward as it might seem. HILARIE STELFOX reports

Mums encouraged to breastfeed their babies

Huddersfield Examiner — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

MUMS in Huddersfield are encouraged to ensure their newborns get off to the best possible start.

Family and Health: Why do mothers stop breast feeding so soon?

Huddersfield Examiner — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mother’s milk may be best when it comes to infant feeding but less than half of UK mothers breastfeed their babies after the age of six weeks. University of Huddersfield researcher Dr Abigail Locke wants to find out why this is. Hilarie Stelfox reports

Breastfeeding awareness week in Kirklees

Huddersfield Examiner — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:00:00 GMT

HEALTH professionals gave advice to mothers about the benefits of breastfeeding their babies.

Huddersfield becomes a breastfeeding-friendly town

Huddersfield Examiner — Mon, 11 May 2009 23:00:00 GMT

HUDDERSFIELD has gone Baby Friendly in a bid to encourage more mums to breastfeed.