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According to the Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey, 43% of mums are now continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth. This compares to 32% in 2010, and follows a number of Scottish Government programmes aimed at encouraging breastfeeding.
Elsewhere, the survey also found many infants are being introduced to complementary foods later – 46% by at least six months – in a trend that has continued since 2010, which is an important development for helping prevent obesity.
Commenting on the findings, Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell said: "This survey, the only one of its kind to be carried out anywhere in the UK since 2010, found that there has been welcome progress in encouraging breastfeeding in Scotland.
"We want to go further and continue to build on these improvements. The survey also provides insights into where we can do more, particularly in the early days and weeks after birth. It is my aim to ensure our work to increase support in this area for new mothers will continue.
"The findings of the survey will also be used to inform the development of our healthy weight strategy for Scotland, with support and interventions aimed at improving the diet and health of the nation from birth through to adulthood."
(JP/LM)
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Mothers Breastfeeding Infants For Longer
A new report has found that mothers across Scotland are now breastfeeding their infants for longer.According to the Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey, 43% of mums are now continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth. This compares to 32% in 2010, and follows a number of Scottish Government programmes aimed at encouraging breastfeeding.
Elsewhere, the survey also found many infants are being introduced to complementary foods later – 46% by at least six months – in a trend that has continued since 2010, which is an important development for helping prevent obesity.
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Commenting on the findings, Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell said: "This survey, the only one of its kind to be carried out anywhere in the UK since 2010, found that there has been welcome progress in encouraging breastfeeding in Scotland.
"We want to go further and continue to build on these improvements. The survey also provides insights into where we can do more, particularly in the early days and weeks after birth. It is my aim to ensure our work to increase support in this area for new mothers will continue.
"The findings of the survey will also be used to inform the development of our healthy weight strategy for Scotland, with support and interventions aimed at improving the diet and health of the nation from birth through to adulthood."
(JP/LM)
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