Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Breastfeeding 'can save NHS millions' - (Britain - Times Online)

NEW mothers are to receive a personalised plan that aims to improve rates of breastfeeding by 50 per cent and save the NHS millions on the treatment of illness in babies.

Guidelines published today by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence sets out recommendations for the improvement of postnatal care of women and babies, including checks for newborns, mothering skills and women’s health issues.



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