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Free-app for parents to be

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Breastmilk components

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"Human Milk, Tailor-Made for Tiny Humans" is an independent initiative created by a small team of parents, focussing on the composition of human milk and the science of breastfeeding.

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Everything you need to know about safe sleep

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The baby sleep
info source

For parents who wish to make informed
choices about infant sleep and night-time care.

About us

Welcome to Baby Sleep Info

This website presents research evidence about biologically normal sleep for human babies.

We discuss how infant sleep may vary due to cultural behaviours and expectations such as what babies are fed, where they sleep, and how we interpret their needs. This information is for:

parents who wish to make informed choices about infant sleep and night-time care

health practitioners who wish to share evidence-based information with parents about infant sleep.

Basis does not address clinical sleep problems or provide individual sleep advice and parents should contact a health practitioner with any concerns about their baby's health. For information about the organisations and funding that support Basis please see ' About Us '

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The Infant Sleep Info App provides key information from the Basis website in a handy format for mobile devices. Covering normal sleep development, sleep location and sleep safety the familiar info from the website is delivered in smaller chunks. Two features are exclusive to the app.

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Research-based information on baby sleep for parents and practitioners, covering normal infant sleep, sleep safety, where and how babies sleep, SIDS and SUDI, parental sleep and free resources.

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Why you might want to put the baby books down

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School of Health & Social Care, Swansea University

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Why you might want to put the baby books down...

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chelsea and westminster antenatal breastfeeding workshop

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chelsea and westminster antenatal breastfeeding workshop tickets

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chelsea and westminster antenatal breastfeeding workshop london

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Chelsea and Westminster Antenatal Breastfeeding Workshop

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Come along to our 2 hour breastfeeding workshop which takes place in a relaxed and informal environment tailor made to cater for all your questions, concerns and excitements regarding breastfeeding. We will cover the benefits of breastfeeding, the tips and tricks to effective attachment and feeding, common misconceptions, discuss ways to overcome any potential difficulties you may face and you'll learn where to seek help should you need it!

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Chelsea and Westminster website

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Feeding your baby - Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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We are very proud that Chelsea and Westminster Hospital has been a 'Baby Friendly' hospital since 2013. The UK Baby Friendly Initiative award indicates that we met best practice standards to support breastfeeding and close parent-infant relationships. Our aim is to ensure that all parents make informed decisions about feeding their babies and are supported and encouraged in their chosen feeding method.

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The breastfeeding network

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National Breastfeeding Helpline - Helpline

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Breastfeeding information

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Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby's feeding well and getting enough - especially in the first few days. But once you've mastered it, you'll probably find it's the easiest and most satisfying way to feed your baby.

Apart from the fact that breast milk is tailor-made for your baby, contains vitamins and minerals and is always available, it also offers protection from certain infections and helps improve your baby's long-term health. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), childhood diabetes and leukaemia.

We're here to provide lots of helpful information and advice on breastfeeding. If you have any breastfeeding worries or concerns, the best thing to do is speak to your midwife or health visitor, or join a local breastfeeding support group.

Any amount of breastfeeding is beneficial, but exclusively breastfeeding your baby for 6 months offers a lot more protection. There are benefits and advantages for you too - breastfeeding helps:.

your uterus get back down to size - after your baby is born, your uterus (womb) will gradually get smaller day-by-day, but breastfeeding will help speed this up

you bond with your baby - breastfeeding is a lovely way to feel close and strengthen the bond between you and your baby

release a hormone called "oxytocin" which helps you feel calm and connected to your baby

protect your health - breastfeeding lowers your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, osteoporosis (weak bones), diabetes and cardiovascular disease (conditions affecting the heart or blood vessels)

burn off calories - if you are exclusively breastfeeding, this will help burn off about 300 calories a day

There are many benefits of carrying on breastfeeding after 6 months - your breast milk protects your baby from infections and there's some evidence it helps them digest solid foods.

Breastfeeding Friend from Start for Life

The Breastfeeding Friend, a digital tool from Start for Life, has lots of useful information and expert advice to share with you - and because it's a digital tool, you can access it 24 / 7.

For confidential breastfeeding information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212. Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm every day.

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Breastfeeding can take practice - read our guides on breastfeeding to find out what works best for you

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Skip to main content Breastfeeding is a skill that takes time to get the hang of. Lots of mums wonder if their baby's feeding well and getting enough - especially in the first few days. But once you've mastered it, you'll probably find it's the easiest and most satisfying way to feed your baby.

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Chelwest is BFI accredited

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LATEST NEWS AND RESOURCES

Unaffordable infant formula price rises

Recommendations for the UK Government

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UNICEF UK's Baby Friendly Initiative has made a real difference in giving our staff the skills and confidence to change the conversation about breastfeeding and early relationship building with parents... Together we can ensure that every single mother and baby receives the very best possible care, at a point in their lives where the information and support we provide will have a profound effect on their future health and development.

Ellie Elkins, Infant Feeding Lead for West Sussex, Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

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The Unicef UK Baby Friendly Initiative supports breastfeeding and parent infant relationships by working with public services to improve standards of care.

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Breastfeeding videos

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Video Archive - Global Health Media Project

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Videos Archive - Global Health Media Project

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Safer sleep for babies

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The Lullaby Trust raises awareness of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), provides expert advice on safer sleep for babies and offers emotional support for bereaved families