Research
Search our archive of research into both the theory and practice of breastfeeding.
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This section of the site contains our research archive. You can search the archive to find a piece of research on a particular topic.
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Latest research
For the latest research, follow the links below. Items are listed in order of publication, with the most recent first.
Decision making regarding prescribing for breastfeeding mums - 14 Jul 2010
GP decision making regarding prescribing for breastfeeding mothers
Enhanced staff contact helps mothers of small infants - 14 Jul 2010
Preliminary results show that enhanced staff contact for breastfeeding mothers of infants born too small or too soon is cost effective
Exclusive breastfeeding linked with less pre-school obesity - 14 Jul 2010
Canadian study demonstrates link with exclusive breastfeeding and reduced pre-school obesity
Early bottle-feeding impacts on ability to self-regulate - 21 Jun 2010
Feeding from a bottle in early infancy impacts on infants’ ability to self-regulate intake
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of fever after immunisation - 21 Jun 2010
Breastfeeding reduces the risk of fever after immunisation
