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Support for new mothers – Rhyl Journal

27. July 2011

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Support for new mothers Rhyl Journal Following a Breastfeeding Support conference held in the Rhyl Fire Station at the end of June, organisers are on the lookout for experienced mothers from the region who could volunteer as peer supporters. Sarah Hookes, Community Midwife, ... and more

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School children are getting fatter – Lancashire Evening Post

25. July 2011

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School children are getting fatter – Lancashire Evening Post

Lancashire Evening Post School children are getting fatter Lancashire Evening Post “NHS Central Lancashire also recognises that breastfeeding plays an important part of addressing childhood obesity and is working to provide support to families that will increase the number of mothers who start and continue to breastfeed.

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School children are getting fatter – Lancashire Evening Post

25. July 2011

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School children are getting fatter – Lancashire Evening Post

Lancashire Evening Post School children are getting fatter Lancashire Evening Post “NHS Central Lancashire also recognises that breastfeeding plays an important part of addressing childhood obesity and is working to provide support to families that will increase the number of mothers who start and continue to breastfeed. ..

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Praise for children’s centres as council discuss financing – The Bolton News

25. July 2011

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Praise for children's centres as council discuss financing The Bolton News She also met Bolton Breast Buddies, who provide support to breastfeeding mums and met students and tutors at the Young Mum's Unit at the Harvey Centre. Ms Qureshi said: “These centres are at the heart of the community and are a lifeline for some people ...

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Top award for University of York health team – The Press, York

21. July 2011

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Top award for University of York health team The Press, York The midwifery education team from the university's department of health sciences was presented with the Baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) Award for providing high levels of education in breastfeeding to undergraduate students, at a ceremony at Heslington ...

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Neston Children’s Centre Summer Timetable 2011 – AboutMyArea

20. July 2011

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Neston Children’s Centre Summer Timetable 2011 – AboutMyArea

AboutMyArea Neston Children's Centre Summer Timetable 2011 AboutMyArea ... we will also be running regular sessions throughout the weeks of the school holidays, including: Health Visitor Open Advice Clinics, Start With A Story, Baby Massage, Little Rascals, Breastfeeding Support, Explorers to Crawlers and much more.

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How clumsy bureaucrats create social tension – and use multiculturalism as an … – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

20. July 2011

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How clumsy bureaucrats create social tension – and use multiculturalism as an … – Telegraph.co.uk (blog)

Telegraph.co.uk (blog) How clumsy bureaucrats create social tension – and use multiculturalism as an ... Telegraph.co.uk (blog) Last week in Oldham, Emma Mitchell, a 32-year-old mum, was asked to leave a civic centre because, according to the press, staff said her breastfeeding would cause offence to Muslims. In Britain it is perfectly normal to see women breastfeeding their ...

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Mums in flashmob protest over breastfeeding ban at Oldham town hall – Manchester Evening News

19. July 2011

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Mums in flashmob protest over breastfeeding ban at Oldham town hall Manchester Evening News A band of mums protested in a council building after one of them was banned from breast-feeding in the town hall. Nine mums breast-fed their babies in a 'flashmob' protest at Oldham's civic centre to express their disgust at the treatment of Emma ...

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Online tool sets out to help mums in the city – Portsmouth News

18. July 2011

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Online tool sets out to help mums in the city Portsmouth News Picture: Allan Hutchings (112213-019) Mums have chance to find out more about a new Breastfeeding Welcome Award in Southsea and Old Portsmouth on online video sharing site You Tube. NHS Portsmouth filmed the video at the Breastfeeding Welcome launch ...

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On marks for Calne’s Big Toddle – Wiltshire Gazette and Herald

15. July 2011

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On marks for Calne's Big Toddle Wiltshire Gazette and Herald The day promises a variety of activities from dads' groups to baby chill-out sessions, combined with all sorts of practical help on offer for parents such as breastfeeding support and links to local health services.

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