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Fathers and breastfeeding (in 1753)

24 April 2010

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Clare has been reading Sir Charles Grandison, written by Samuel Richardson in 1753, a book that Jane Austen read. (The edition is so old, Clare is cutting the pages as she proceeds through its vast length.) Last night she read me this passage. Lady G, Sir Charles’ sister, recounts . . . → Read More: Fathers and breastfeeding (in 1753)

The Government’s breastfeeding strategy needs to engage with fathers to increase the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe

21 April 2009

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This is the only image of breastfeeding with a father present that I could find on Google.

The evidence is strong: engaging with fathers in the promotion of breastfeeding increases breastfeeding rates significantly – and in some trials, spectacularly. The UK won’t get off the bottom of the European league table of . . . → Read More: The Government’s breastfeeding strategy needs to engage with fathers to increase the lowest breastfeeding rates in Europe

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@minhabarrigadiz Wow, the idea of a Portugese translation for Brazil is really exciting! Do ask the entrepreneurs! 07:17:53 14 Jul 2010 from TweetDeckin reply to minhabarrigadiz
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@Ali_Davies Best wishes. Hope all is well. Duncan 09:14:31 6 Jul 2010 from TweetDeckin reply to Ali_Davies
RT @momlogic: Do we owe it to our partners & kids to stay out of harm's way when it comes to our rec activities? http://bit.ly/afkl3w Yes. 09:11:53 6 Jul 2010 from TweetDeck
@njfamilymag Set the breakfast table. Help collect up rubbish & recycling weekly. Take dog for a walk. 09:10:09 6 Jul 2010 from TweetDeckin reply to njfamilymag
@minhabarrigadiz: Thanks! Do you think my book should be translated into Portugese? I would do it if I could market it in Brazil. 08:44:10 6 Jul 2010 from TweetDeckin reply to minhabarrigadiz
Informal study about how mothers and fathers play differently with children, even when they care for them similarly. http://bit.ly/cQUMsQ 08:26:31 6 Jul 2010 from TweetDeck