Breastfeeding learning demonstration site Topic: Breastfeeding Organisation: Brighton and Hove City Teaching PCT; Brighton and Hove Children and Young People’s Trust Location: Brighton (South East England) Dates: March 2007 to March 2010 Contact: Martina Pickin (Public Health Specialist) Email: martina.pickin@bhcpct.nhs.uk Telephone: 01273 295 490 Overview This project aimed to increase exclusive breastfeeding at six to eight weeks among women who initiate breastfeeding, and to increase the length of time that mothers breastfeed (exclusively and partially) to six months and beyond. Service improvements, particularly around antenatal preparation and postnatal support, were identified as key areas to focus on. Using

Join for free to read