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  • Two babies UNICEF UK/Jill Jennings 2009

    Breastfeeding research - An overview There has been significant reliable evidence produced over recent years to show that breastfeeding is a major contributor to public health and has an important role to play in reducing health inequalities even in the industrialised countries of the world.

  • Baby Friendly Logo UNICEF UK 2010

    Asthma Research into the association between breastfeeding and developing asthma. 

  • Baby Friendly Logo UNICEF UK 2010

    Baby Friendly Initiative Research from around the world on the impact of implementing Baby Friendly standards and practices in health-care settings. 

  • Step 9 UNICEF UK/Jill Jennings 2006

    Bed-sharing and infant sleep Research on how bed-sharing and other infant sleep practices impact on feeding. 

  • Baby Friendly Logo UNICEF UK 2010

    Blood pressure Research on breastfeeding and its association with blood pressure rates in children. 

  • Care Pathways UNICEF UK/Jill Jennings 2009

    Breast cancer Breastfeeding and its impact on the risk of developing breast cancer. 

  • Baby Friendly Logo UNICEF UK 2010

    Childhood cancers The preventative effect of breastfeeding on various childhood cancers. 

  • Baby Friendly Logo UNICEF UK 2010

    Cholesterol levels Research papers looking at breastfeeding and cholesterol levels.