Infant feeding in the United Kingdom (UK)

Statistics report on infant feeding in the United Kingdom (UK)

Infant feeding in the United Kingdom (UK)

This report contains a range of statistics and facts about infant feeding in the United Kingdom (UK). Contained within the report are statistics on the incidence and prevalence of breastfeeding in the UK, as well as data on infant formulas used.

Table of contents

Overview

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  • Basic Statistic Opinion on breastfeeding in public in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Main reasons for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Main fear of breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Ideal length of time for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Length of time intended for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015

Breastfeeding incidence and prevalence

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  • Basic Statistic Incidence of breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010, by country
  • Basic Statistic Women who have tried breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Prevalence of breastfeeding in England 2013/14-2015/16
  • Basic Statistic Rate of breastfeeding among maternities in England 2013/14-2015/16
  • Basic Statistic Breastfeeding in Northern Ireland 2013, by age and length of time baby breastfed
  • Basic Statistic Infants breastfed at 6 to 8 weeks old in England 2013/14-2017/18

Breastfeeding: health benefits

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  • Basic Statistic Awareness of health benefits of breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2005-2010
  • Basic Statistic Health benefits of breastfeeding for baby in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010
  • Basic Statistic Health benefits of breastfeeding to mother in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010
  • Basic Statistic Reasons mothers stop breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010

Infant formula use

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  • Basic Statistic Products used to supplement breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010
  • Basic Statistic Reasons for using infant formula for babies in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010
  • Basic Statistic Type of infant formula used in the United Kingdom 2010
  • Basic Statistic Type of baby milk used in the United Kingdom 2010
  • Basic Statistic Reasons for using follow-on formula in the United Kingdom 2010
  • Basic Statistic Infant formula use among newborn babies in the United Kingdom 2010

Challenges to breastfeeding

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  • Basic Statistic Challenging places for breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Challenges faced when breastfeeding in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Breastfeeding in public: experience of criticism in the United Kingdom (UK) 2015
  • Basic Statistic Newborn babies: feeding problems experienced in the United Kingdom (UK) 2010

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