Sign the Breastfeeding Manifesto

A local resident and one other have asked if I'd mention on this blog the Breastfeeding Manifesto - it outlines seven key objectives necessary if the UK is to initiate and sustain improvements in infant feeding practice.

Photo: Whiteshill fog last week - view of Ruscombe

As it says on their website: "Working towards these objectives will help to ensure that women, irrespective of their socio-economic or ethnic background, are empowered to breastfeed for as long as they choose and that more babies can enjoy the benefits of their mothers milk."

The Manifesto can be found at: www.breastfeedingmanifesto.org.uk

This manifesto was launched in October 2006 supported by a Coalition of over 20 organisations including UNICEF, Save the Children, the National Childbirth Trust and The Royal College of Midwives - it has already achieved cross-party support - but, for it to have the impact at Governmental level that is necessary to ensure it is fully supported, we all need to get involved.

It is quick and easy to do. Simply sign up here: www.breastfeedingmanifesto.org.uk