This new paper in the Lancet shows the power of social network analysis and data visualization to convey complex connections among the global political influence of the ultra processed foods industry. I recommend reading this entire paper: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...

Our paper on transitioning to midwifery models of care has been published. Integrating midwifery into existing health systems depends on midwives’ acceptance and perceived trustworthiness by existing health teams www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #midwiferymodelsofcare @qmnc-research.bsky.social

Delighted to share this publication - Midwives identified essential components for successful implementation of continuity of care including reducing structural and geographical barriers, the need for capacity building and resource allocation. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

#Breastfeeding / expressing breaks and suitable facilities at work should be a statutory right.  See Indicator 4 in our report in Part 1 for our main findings, and in Part 2 for further details. Read More…  ukbreastfeeding.org/wbtiuk2024/  #WBW2025

Investing in #breastfeeding works! Around the world, millions more infants under six months old are now exclusively breastfed: Here’s a progress scale: ⭐ 2012: 37% ⭐ 2020: 44% ⭐ 2024: 48% By supporting breastfeeding mums, countries protect health, reduce diseases, and improve survival. 💪

#IntBreastfeedJ is celebrating World Breastfeeding Week! Read about recent articles in my blog (link below) 🤱🤱🏿🤱🏼🤱🏾 #WBW2025

World Breastfeeding Week (1-7 August 2025) is celebrated every year in the first week of August. Head to our website to read 'Building the foundations: supporting Breastmilk Feeding for Infants in Foster Care'.

🌟 Great to see the publication of this important research on medicines and breastfeeding by @swpharmres.bsky.social member Rachel Pilgrim. 📑 You can read the full paper here internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.... #PharmSky #PharmacyResearch

Back home reflecting on an inspiring Nordic Midwives conference. Great talk by Jaki Lambert @rcm.org.uk on what Scotland can learn from the Nordic countries.

Today we're looking at pain relief (analgesics) after a Caesarean. Our factsheets on what you can (and can't!) take: Analgesics and Breastfeeding: buff.ly/wD0aLKx Caesarean section and Breastfeeding: buff.ly/hDo4zau Codeine should not be prescribed for breastfeeding mothers: buff.ly/Xf6yD6Q

One for a Cabalash Cafe? @qmnc-research.bsky.social

UNICEF continues to call on parties to cease hostilities and reinstate the ceasefire. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to enter and move freely across the Gaza Strip. Civilians, including children and humanitarian workers, must be protected, and hostages must be released.

ACOG joins @blackmamasmatter.bsky.social in observing #BlackMaternalHealthWeek. Black women are 3–4 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women. This isn’t just a statistic—it’s a public health crisis. ACOG is committed to fighting inequities in maternal care. #BMHW25

"Diversity is not just about race and ethnicity. Diversity is about the diversity of the human condition." This Medical News article discusses how the dismantling of DEI efforts could lead to less representative clinical trials. #MedSky

Wondering whether the National Breastfeeding Helpline UK can support you? Whether this is your first baby, or fifth baby - we're with you every step of the way 💜 Call 0300 100 0212 - 24/7 Support is also available on Facebook and Instagram via DM.

There is just under a week to apply for our NBH@Night Helpline Shift Leader and Birmingham Peer Supporter roles. Our Haringey service is also recruiting for two roles - so check those out before the end of the month. buff.ly/PuQmLrb Interested in our Treasurer vacancy? buff.ly/QvykbGP

Congratulations to MIRU members Sara Cumming and Andrew Symon on their paper "Pregnant and Homeless in the UK" living in temporary accommodation negatively affects pregnant women who often feel invisible in maternity care.

🎥 Join us, our colleagues at QMNC & the Birth Wars filmmaking team for a screening & discussion of power struggles shaping birth in Mexico—and the bridges that could save lives. 🗓 April 23 & 24 | Free for members ➡️ Register now→ www.qmnc.org/about-qmnc/calabash-cafe/ ➡️ Join QMNC→ www.qmnc.org

Here’s a chance to view Birth Wars for free and participate in a discussion with other #birthresearchers. Check out the trailer here: vimeo.com/338880715

Pleased to see impact of #LancetSeriesonMidwifery featured on Scottish Funding Council's website to mark #WorldHealthDay www.sfc.ac.uk/research-inn... @maryrenfrew.bsky.social @qmnc-research.bsky.social

Congratulations to to the NHS Tayside AIMS group (Addressing Inequalities in Maternity Services) including MIRU members Sara Cumming and Shona Shinwell on their silver award at the NHS Tayside Star awards last month

We are thrilled to join Blue Sky. Please look out for posts about us and our research.

What do safety and risk mean to women who choose to birth at home? www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Are you an early career researcher in any field of health? This is a great event, open to all health professions. Hear from clinical academics at different career stages, learn about research funding opportunities. Come and join us! @rcn.org.uk @rcm.org.uk @nihr.bsky.social @sandallj.bsky.social

Congratulations to Vicky Mitchell, Shona Shinwell, Camila Biazus Dalcin and Marianne White on the publication of this important scoping review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

It has been a pleasure to host Professor Helen Zhai but the time has gone all too quickly. We wish Helen and Kevin safe travels back to China and look froward to our continued collaboration. @jodinechase.bsky.social

New at #IntBreastfeedJ! "the construction of motherhood through Instagram brelfies" internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....

Today is National Science Day - the perfect time to show you the courses we offer for health professionals to increase their knowledge of supporting breastfeeding mothers. For more information, go to: buff.ly/4hRKgLi