Political scientist, writer, campaigner and mum of three. Co-founder @EqualCPs. Own views.
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Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
As @beccasteinfeld writes for @unherd, healthcare professionals are instructed never to”to imply formula feeding and breastfeeding are equal choices” under policy rules.
But EVERY choice that meets the needs of that woman and her baby is an equal one.
unherd.com/newsroom/why-are-…
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Want to do something about the poor standards of care and help given to women when it comes to infant feeding? Sign the @feedukorg petition #ToldInTime. Babies should not be being put in danger, and mothers should not be being punished:
feeduk.org/toldintime
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Join us next Wednesday; so much to discuss
Finding Formula: Confronting Insecurities
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Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Read our full report on the rise in admissions here, and what it tells us about the safety, evidence and ethics of current infant feeding policy. #admissionoffailure
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Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
The BBC’s investigation into infant feeding problems suggests as many as 30% of women may experience low milk supply. Yet the NHS tells women this is “very rare”.
This is not fair. Women deserve care based on evidence not ideology.
Join #ToldInTime
feeduk.org/toldintime
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Nobody could read some of the testimonies from women on @Ella_M_Whelan and @sue_haddon timelines yesterday and not come to the conclusion that there’s a pretty fundamental problem with how infant feeding policy works for families.
The BBC’s investigation into infant feeding problems suggests as many as 30% of women may experience low milk supply. Yet the NHS tells women this is “very rare”.
This is not fair. Women deserve care based on evidence not ideology.
Join #ToldInTime
feeduk.org/toldintime
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
This is a German midwife. I've also heard from someone in Australia. There are many American mothers in replies.
Tell me again why huge increases in readmissions for jaundice and feeding complications is because of a lack of NHS breastfeeding support and cuts in health visitors
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Spent yesterday reading testimonies from women which really made me angry - so many made to feel bad and wrong for doing what's best for them and their babies. So today I am determined to remember the good - like how bottle feeding not only kept my kids alive but allowed my family to participate in one of life's greatest pleasures.
On @BBCr4today right now - section on the increase in infants being readmitted to hospital after birth for jaundice or dehydration. This is, in large part, because of a myopic obsession with breastfeeding from the NHS - leading women who are struggling to feel bad/guilty about using formula and ending up unintentionally starving their babies. Absolutely infuriating listening to the Royal College of Midwives representative try to pass it off as a result of not enough staff to help with - guess what - breastfeeding!!!!!! @FeedingAlliance @catherineroyuk
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Mothers are often warned about the risks of baby formula.
But few are made aware of the dangers of breastfeeding, writes @beccasteinfeld 👇
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Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Endlich tut sich etwas gegen die Still-Doktrin einer Sekte, die es bis in die WHO geschafft hat. In Deutschland erlebe ich zunehmend Kinder, die schon aus der Klinik 2-3 Tage nach der Geburt mangelernährt entlassen werden mit erheblichen gesundheitlichen Risiken für das Kind.
BBC File on 4 on the horrifying number of babies readmitted with feeding complications and jaundice in the early days of life. 🚨👇
Why is this happening?
The File on 4 investigation ignores the elephant in the room!
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@deb_cohen, @BBCfileon4
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0033z6…
My take for @unherd on rising readmissions of newborn babies: Breastfeeding should carry a health warning.
New data suggests breastfeeding may be responsible for rising baby hospital admissions.
So why is the Government failing to warn new mothers? @beccasteinfeld 👇
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Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
If you’re listening to @BBCRadio4 and feeling furious about how poorly current infant feeding policy prepares women & their families for the realities of infant feeding, you aren’t alone.
Women need care based on principles of safety, evidence and choice.
feeduk.org/toldintime
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
If you actually try and struggle through the primary literature for breastfeeding over bottle feeding, the long-term benefits are very underwhelming. Assuming they exist at all.
The fact we seem to put them over a woman's preference, or feeding the baby AT ALL, is madness.
On @BBCr4today right now - section on the increase in infants being readmitted to hospital after birth for jaundice or dehydration. This is, in large part, because of a myopic obsession with breastfeeding from the NHS - leading women who are struggling to feel bad/guilty about using formula and ending up unintentionally starving their babies. Absolutely infuriating listening to the Royal College of Midwives representative try to pass it off as a result of not enough staff to help with - guess what - breastfeeding!!!!!! @FeedingAlliance @catherineroyuk
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
The UNICEF Baby Friendly Initiative aims to reduce formula given to newborn babies struggling to feed and to get more women to exclusively breastfeed. Accredited hospitals (basically all NHS hospitals) need to show they're reducing the amount of formula supplementation given. 1/2
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
We believe current infant feeding policy may be harming women and babies and is not based on principles of informed choice and consent. We are campaigning for change here. Please do share feeduk.org/toldintime
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
I don’t think people realise how heavily inundated with dogma (in this case ‘breast is best’ dogma) midwifery and postnatal services are until they have children themselves. It’s actively dangerous for some babies and mothers.
Why are more newborns being readmitted with conditions assoc with feeding problems? For @BBCfileon4, @meisel_anna @davinabristow and I explore low milk supply, gaps in postnatal support and whether parents get the impartial feeding advice they need.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0033z6…
Listen to this important prog. My take is that women should be told that exclusive breastfeeding carries risks & insufficient breastmilk production may be much higher than the NHS claims. I'll say more in @unherd tomorrow, but for now: Breastfeeding should carry a health warning.
Why are more newborns being readmitted with conditions assoc with feeding problems? For @BBCfileon4, @meisel_anna @davinabristow and I explore low milk supply, gaps in postnatal support and whether parents get the impartial feeding advice they need.
bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0033z6…
Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Readmissions will not decrease. Babies will continue to be seriously harmed. Families will continue to go through this appalling rigmarole. Unless: government detaches itself from the ridiculous WHO and UNICEF advice and programmes. Apparently we can't say that out loud.
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Dr Rebecca Steinfeld retweeted
Tonight the BBC reports on soaring neonatal readmissions, often linked to inadequate milk intake.
Current policy fails families. Women need info on ALL feeding options, risks & benefits, before problems arise. Tell your MP it must change. Join #ToldInTime
feeduk.org/toldintime