A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding lactation.

     2024-01-02 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

This drinkaware.co.uk fact sheet provides information to women about drinking alcohol and breastfeeding.

  2022-05-04 – Handout

Information from the NHS (UK) about how much to breastfeed.

  2022-08-03 – Handout

Information from the NHS (UK) for working women on ways to continue breastfeeding their baby while working and details for employers on their obligations towards breastfeeding women.

  2022-05-10 – Handout

These WHO guidelines provide professionals with evidence-based recommendations on protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding including establishing breastfeeding, feeding practices and needs of infants and creating an enabling environment.

          2022-05-10 – Manual/Guide

This National Health Service (NHS) (UK) fact sheet provides information to parents on the benefits of breastfeeding.

  2020-03-11 – Handout

A collection of websites supporting lactation (chest- and breastfeeding) and the Baby Friendly Initiative.

       2022-05-03 – Website

An international collection of nutrition guidelines and policy/position statements related to feeding infants and children.

        2022-05-04 – Practice Guideline

A PEN System review on the risks of sharing unpasteurized breastmilk.

    2017-03-01 – Trending Topic

This policy statement has been prepared and reviewed by the BDA's Paediatric Specialist Group. It provides professionals with information regarding the timing of the introduction of solids and recommended vitamin supplements, particularly vitamin D.

  2020-04-08 – Position Paper/Policy Document