AN NHS authority has been praised for health visitors’ efforts to get mums to breast feed.
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been given a Certificate of Commitment as part of the global Baby Friendly Initiative, set up by Unicef and the World Health Organisation to improve care for mothers.
Trust director of nursing Ros Alstead said: “Breastfeeding protects babies against a wide range of serious illnesses including gastroenteritis and respiratory infections in infancy as well as cardiovascular disease, asthma and diabetes later in life.
“We know breastfeeding reduces the mother’s risk of some cancers. It’s also free, readily available and promotes bonding between mother and child.” Initiative director Sue Ashmore said: “Surveys show us most mothers want to breast feed but don’t always get the support they need.
“Mothers at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust have the satisfaction of knowing that their health visitors are aiming to provide the highest standard of care.”
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