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March 07-09, 2019 | London, UK
2nd International Conference on
7th International Conference on
Food Safety and Hygiene
Nutrition, Food Science and Technology
Joint Event
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Journal of Food Technology and Preservation | Volume 3
Team baby: A partner’s guide to supporting breastfeeding
Emma Pickett
Association of Breastfeeding Mothers, UK
Infant feeding and breastfeeding are priorities for anyone
concerned about food safety and often overlooked – in
healthcare professional training and by politicians and decision-
makers. The 2016 Lancet series on breastfeeding identified the
UK as having one of the lowest breastfeeding rates in the world.
90% of UK mothers say they are not able to breastfeed for as
long as they wished. This leaves them at significantly greater
risk of mental health issues and both the mother and baby are
at greater risk of a wide range of health problems.
The 2016 Lancet series reminded us: “Increasing breastfeeding
to near-universal levels for infants and young children could
save over 800,000 children’s lives a year worldwide, equivalent
to 13% of all deaths in children under two, and prevent an extra
20000 deaths from breast cancer every year.” And crucially,
these lives are not only saved in developing countries but
around the world.
Why is breastfeeding in the UK in crisis?Mothers are not failing;
they are being failed. Mothers may be in an area where the
local authority has cut breastfeeding support. Families may
be confused about normal newborn behaviour and perceived
insufficient milk supply is a widespread problem. They may
struggle to meet health care professionals who have the
resources to help them. The online course, “Team baby: A
partner’s guide to supporting breastfeeding” aims to address
some of these issues.What has the Association of Breastfeeding
Mothers learnt in our 40 years of supporting new families?
Speaker Biography
After a career as a Deputy Headteacher in central London, Emma Pickett initially
trained with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers ), qualifying as a
breastfeeding counsellor with them in 2007. She is currently their chair. She qualified
as a Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) in 2011, recertifying in 2016. She has
supported families at groups in North London for 10 years and answers calls on the
National Breastfeeding Helpline.
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Emma Pickett, J Food Technol Pres, Volume 3
DOI: 10.4066/2591-796X-C1-005