@bfnfriendly

BfN's Breastfeeding Friendly scheme is a way that communities and businesses can show they welcome and support breastfeeding families. Sign up!

 United Kingdom
breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/bfn-breastfeeding-friendly-scheme/
Joined October 2017
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The Breastfeeding Network UK
@BfN_UK26 Mar 2018
Just in time for Easter, we are pleased to announce... entries for #mumsmilkrun2018 are now OPEN! Sign up this week and you get to eat all the Easter eggs you want without guilt! It's a 20k virtual race and all funds raised go to BfN. buff.ly/2IP0dSd
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Emma Pickett@makesmilk4 Mar 2018
I squeaked very loudly driving through central London just now driving past the electronic billboard showing this image! #FEEDME
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The Breastfeeding Network UK
@BfN_UK2 Mar 2018
We are dismayed to read the recent report ‘Don’t Push It’ from @savechildrenuk highlighting the marketing practices of formula milk companies around the world. This isn’t just an issue in developing countries, but also right here in the UK. breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/…
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NationalBFHelplineUK
@NBHelpline1 Mar 2018
Here's one for #WorldBookDay - Eight Kid's Books Featuring Breastfeeding, compiled by @BfN_UK & @scottishbktrust - plus another one we spotted recently to add to the list 😍📚🤱🏾scottishbooktrust.com/readin…
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ABM@AssocBfMothers2 Mar 2018
#FEEDME
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ABM@AssocBfMothers1 Mar 2018
#FEEDME
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ABM@AssocBfMothers1 Mar 2018
A few more jewels from the #FEEDME campaign. More to come in coming days!
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Infant Feeding APPG@APPGIFI28 Feb 2018
Following the @savechildrenuk @guardian report yesterday, APPGIFI Chair @alisonthewliss has tabled the following EDM in @HouseofCommons. Please encourage your MP to sign! parliament.uk/edm/2017-19/98… #dontpushit
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Infant Feeding APPG@APPGIFI27 Feb 2018
This is very encouraging progress in Scotland, the result of lots of hard work on the ground to support, promote and protect breastfeeding. xitter.cf/babyfriendly/status/96…
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lactivist@lactivist27 Feb 2018
Model for Gap paused to breastfeed her toddler during a shoot. The moment became the campaign. fb.me/43P5npFV2
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EHRC
@EHRC19 Feb 2018
Tune into @BBCBreakfast shortly to see our very own Sue Coe discussing new research into discrimination against pregnant women and new mothers. More: bit.ly/2o454pW
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Working Families@workingfamUK5 Feb 2018
The Working Families Best Practice Awards are now open. Tell us about your #FlexibleWorking & support for #mothers #fathers #carers – Find out about the 15 categories and register to enter today bit.ly/2DRgVy8 #WFBestPracticeAwards
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EHRC
@EHRC5 Feb 2018
New report from @jrf_uk finds that mothers still suffer ‘pay penalty’. All jobs need to be open to part-time or #flexibleworking to close the #genderpaygap bbc.co.uk/news/business-4293…

Mothers suffering 'pay penalty' at work, report suggests

A report finds mothers earn nearly a third less than fathers by the time their first child is 20.

bbc.co.uk
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Public Health Agency@publichealthni31 Jan 2018
Today we’re launching our new #breastfeeding campaign #NotSorryMums The TV ad hits your screens tomorrow, but here’s a first look for our Twitter followers notsorrymums.info
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Infant Feeding APPG@APPGIFI30 Jan 2018
Speaking about attitude study of young women and men to breastfeeding in public, @maryrenfrew reports that young men felt they were “perving”, and young women felt it was an “immoral act” due to sexualised images in the media. How do we tackle this?
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Emma Pickett@makesmilk24 Jan 2018
A request for breastfeeding mothers in London to help out with a project on breastfeeding awareness/ breastfeeding in public.
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How can an airport as big as @HeathrowAirport have nowhere for women to expresss breast milk? This shows the need for urgent investment & my @wellcometrust #research on #breastfeeding outside of the home theguardian.com/commentisfre… @SEMcBain

My airport nightmare shows exactly why mums struggle to breastfeed | Sophie McBain

Heathrow’s lack of facilities is symptomatic of the complete lack of thought given to breastfeeding mothers in the UK, writes freelance journalist Sophie McBain

theguardian.com
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Today we're co-hosting Gender Data Gap: Exploring the Evidence with @RoyalStatSoc. Topics include the gender pay gap, well-being and domestic violence. Follow #GenderDataGap for updates throughout the day
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Maternity Action
@MaternityAction12 Jan 2018
As part of our Migrant Women’s Rights Service we have designed a series of video podcasts to help midwives & voluntary sector workers support vulnerable migrant women, watch the full series here ow.ly/5bmR30hE7SG
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The Breastfeeding Network UK
@BfN_UK3 Jan 2018
We love a celebrity breastfeeding story! Every little helps to normalise breastfeeding. Beautiful pic here of @MissAlexjones from @BBCTheOneShow hellomagazine.com/healthandb…

Alex Jones praised for sharing breastfeeding photo of baby Teddy

The One Show presenter Alex Jones took to Instagram to share a gorgeous family photo of her & husband Charlie Thomson shortly after welcoming son Teddy

hellomagazine.com
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