Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 29336

Breastfeeding

Tabled: 5 February 2025

Answered: 13 February 2025

Question

Anna Sabine

Liberal Democrat — Frome and East Somerset

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support is available for mothers experiencing poor mental health post-partum related to breastfeeding.

Answer

Stephen Kinnock

Whilst the relationship with breastfeeding and postnatal depression is complex, a successful breastfeeding experience may protect against mental health issues such as postnatal depression.Through the Family Hubs and Start for Life programme, the Departmen...

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