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£1million for WM breastfeeding campaign
Beacon Radio 7 Feb 10
The NHS in the West Midlands is benefitting from £1.3m investment to increase rates of breastfeeding. Currently 76.5% of babies are initially breastfed in the West Midlands but the numbers of babies still receiving breast milk at six to eight weeks is relatively low. The Department of Health recommends exclusive breastfeeding up to the age of six months, with continued breastfeeding alongside solid foods after six months…