Feminist, Specialist Midwife Infant Feeding, MPH, Scout Leader, chocolate snob, bookworm, procrastinator. Views my own.
Uk
Joined August 2015
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📢New research on formula feeding:
85% of 74 formula preparation machines did not appear to dispense water above 70C, as recommended by the NHS to kill bacteria.
In comparison, 22% of 69 kettle users were below 70C.
Advice for caregivers below (1/5)
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Excellent Kid's Book Review by Iona of The Girl Who Broke the Sea by @aconnors_writes @scholasticuk We have a free copy of this thrilling debut novel to give away to a teen reader. Please like and share this post to enter booksupnorth.com/kids-book-r… #teenfiction #YAbooks #giveaway
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While everyone is focused on the Tory psychodrama, let’s not forget the reality of what 12 years of this govenrment feels like for some families with small children in the NE.
Some case studies from the presentation we @nechildpoverty gave to parliament yesterday: 🧵 1/7
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It’s nearly @JamesENicol time! TOMORROW in @wstonesdurham 10 to 11am he will relaunch the children’s book group. All welcome. Age 9 to 12 ish. Signing from 11am. See you there. Please RT & tell all your friends.
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GIVEAWAY!!
🐉To celebrate the upcoming release of #TheUltimateGuideToGrowingDragons🐉
I’m giving away:
* •All SIX books
* •& signed bookplates
* •Cuddly dragon
* •Dragon scratch art
To enter Retweet & Follow
Closes 15/9 UK only
@PiccadillyPress @bonnierbooks_uk
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When A&E attendances fell during the pandemic, why did families coming to hospital seeking help with #InfantFeeding rise?
Our new published study explores why and the need for greater support.
Paper bit.ly/3SqnI7R
Blog bit.ly/3SnvpvN
#breastfeedingweek2022
ALT Findings from a recent collaborative study on infant feeding led by the Strategy Unit.
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🎉 📣 ⭐️ GIVEAWAY ⭐️📣 🎉
To celebrate the release of ORLA AND THE WILD HUNT next Thursday, I’m giving away signed copies of BOTH my books to 10 lucky winners!
To enter, simply:
🍀 Like and retweet this post
🍀 Tag a friend
🍀 Follow me
Random draw. Good luck! ✨
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Just out! An important meta-analysis of studies of #CovidVaccination in #pregnancy!
👉🏻 Vaccine effectiveness in pregnancy = 89·5%
👉🏻 Vaccination lowers risk of stillbirth by 15%
👉🏻 No difference in risk of miscarriage, preterm birth or NICU admission.
nature.com/articles/s41467-0…
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Infant feeding teams need protecting: the leads, the peer supporters. They often feel ‘at the bottom of the pile’ and can feel a bit lonely. We need to continue to build up that recognition it deserves. #bfconf
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Midwives are not superheroes or angels. They are people working in a very hard job where they are over-worked and underpaid and stressed to fuck.
Read more: bit.ly/ItDoesntAddUp
Share
@MidwivesMarch
#MarchWithMidwives
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Today we join the #blogtour with a Kid's Book Review from 12 year old Margaret who describes #NightfallinNewYork as ‘a real page-turner’. This historical detective mystery is written by author Katherine Woodfine @followtheyellow @FarshoreBooks booksupnorth.com/kids-book-r… #middlegrade
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Pulmonary surfactant = supports lung development for #preterms
Kangaroo care = "brain surfactant"
Human milk = "digestive surfactant"
Fascinating talk by Dr Nathalie Charpak at #bfneonatalconf2021
#neoebm #bfconf2021 @BAPM_Official @babyfriendly
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In the last four decades, there has been a 50% increase in the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding.
As a result, an estimated 900 million infants globally have enjoyed the survival, growth and development benefits of exclusive breastfeeding in infancy. #BMSCode
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Ling: Free trade agreements and possibility of companies taking governments to court for loss of profits where regulation is enforced...but there is a push back. There should be rights for people but not corporations #BMSCode40 #BabiesBeforeProfits
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Ling: Code the culmination of years of evidence, mobilisation of consumer rights, public health and scientists #BMSCode40 #BabiesBeforeProfits
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Singh-Vergeire: Challenge in the Philippines with a decentralised system. Need to keep raising awareness. Natural disasters are common and industry tries to take advantage including in the pandemic #BMSCode40 #BabiesBeforeProfits
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Time for a book giveaway!
I have 3 signed copies of Shipwreck Island to give to 3 lucky people. As well as my handsome signature, you'll also get some beach-themed trinkets, including a coin from an actual shipwreck!🏝️
Like, RT and follow before March 29th for a chance to win!
