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  Breastfeeding Awareness Week 09 May 2005  
Breastfeeding
Why do we have such low rates of breastfeeding in the UK?

A new survey by the National Childbirth Trust has found that over half of people are unaware that the benefits of breastfeeding start from day one. 

In today’s Woman’s Hour, Jenni  speaks to Belinda Phipps, the Chief Executive of the National Childbirth Trust and Jennie Bristow, commissioning editor of the online publication Spiked, about why people choose bottle feeding and whether the pressure on new mums to breastfeed is counter-productive. 

If you'd like further information on organisations which may be able to offer support or advice, please contact the BBC Actionline: 0800 044 044

NCT Breastfeeding information
Enquiry line: 0870 444 8708

Jennie Bristow: Breast and bottle feeding: Is 'better' always best?
 


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