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Mother, Infant and Child Research Unit (MIRU)
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We are a multi-disciplinary research group at the University of Dundee. Our vision is to deliver world-leading, impactful research to improve the health and wellbeing of women, babies, children and their families, and to reduce health inequalities.
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Mother, Infant and Child Research Unit (MIRU) @miru-uk.bsky.social · Feb 25
We are thrilled to join Blue Sky. Please look out for posts about us and our research.
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Many health professionals are unaware of Dysphoric -Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) and Breastfeeding Aversion Response (BAR).

Important scoping review in International Breastfeeding Journal by doctoral student Charlie Middleton internationalbreastfeedingjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
March 6, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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#ResourceTuesday – Midwives deserve fair pay & respect!

Despite their life-saving work, midwives earn less & face workplace discrimination due to gender bias. It’s time for pay equity & professional recognition!

📥 Read ICM’s resource on gender equality & pay equity: zurl.co/ZJy2w
March 4, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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🚨 Call for Abstracts! Share your insights at the 34th ICM Triennial Congress in Lisbon, in June 2026!

📅 Deadline: 25 June 2025

📌 Submit now: zurl.co/nZgUO
March 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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We’re pleased to share new resources from Mental Health Foundation’s #CreatingConnections project, exploring the barriers young mums face, their mental health needs, and the importance of peer support alongside statutory care. Explore the resources: maternalmentalhealthalliance.org/news/resourc...
March 4, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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There is just one week to go until Dr. Sally Pezaro joins us for 'What are leaders? Notes from an international appreciative inquiry'. Join us on 11 March for a webinar on what leadership might look like in everyday practice. Book now:
What are leaders? Notes from an international appreciative inquiry - Royal College of Midwives
What are leaders? Notes from an international appreciative inquiry
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March 4, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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This infographic aims to help implement the guidance specific to donations in the Operational Guidance for #IYCFE www.ennonline.net/sites/defaul...
(Note #USAID funding.)
March 2, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Today Birth Companions launches our latest campaign, calling for an ambitious new approach to pregnancy, birth and early motherhood across the whole criminal justice system. Find out more: www.birthcompanions.org.uk/articles/cam...
February 28, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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‘Joanna’ said she was handcuffed to a prison officer for more than 30 hours while she was in labour and was told by the officers: “Sorry, rules are rules…” ❤️‍🩹 yet the ‘rules’ say that restraints should not be used on women in labour! @rcm.org.uk @birthcompanions.bsky.social @cleanbrk.bsky.social
Handcuffing of pregnant prisoners raises old issue
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February 25, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Handcuffing pregnant women is inhumane, dangerous, & violates MoJ policies.
#midwives #doctors - challenge this practice if you see a pregnant woman in handcuffs! @rcm.org.uk @cleanbrk.bsky.social @birthcompanions.bsky.social @janeystarling.bsky.social @shonaminson.bsky.social @drlucyb.bsky.social
February 22, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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Huge congratulations to Dr Amal Almutairi who successfully defended her PhD thesis today: A focused ethnographic study on kangaroo care of preterm infants in a neonatal intensive care unit in Saudi Arabia
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February 28, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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Today is National Science Day - the perfect time to show you the courses we offer for health professionals to increase their knowledge of supporting breastfeeding mothers.

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National Science Day. 28th February. Hexagon background. Purple and green blobs. First Milk MAtter. A short training session for all that raises awareness and increases general knowledge about breastfeeding. Supporting Infant Feeding in Your Practice. OCN-endorsed 12 week course with the most up-to-date breastfeeding information, ensuring that you can effectively support mothers and families with their breastfeeding choices. Breastfeeding for Physicians. OCN-endorsed 4 hour online course for GPs and other physicians, providing the skills and knowledge to support breastfeeding patients in your practice. Visit our website to find out more about BfN course content, dates, fees, and bespoke training opportunities.
February 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM
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It has been a pleasure to host Professor Helen Zhai but the time has gone all too quickly. We wish Helen and Kevin safe travels back to China and look froward to our continued collaboration. @jodinechase.bsky.social
February 27, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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New at #IntBreastfeedJ!

"the construction of motherhood through Instagram brelfies"

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“They need to see breastfeeding so that they know how to do it”: the construction of motherhood through Instagram brelfies - International Breastfeeding Journal
Background An offshoot of selfie taking is the “Brelfie” – a self-image capturing breastfeeding. Brelfie images and accompanying text are particularly useful to understanding how parents see themselve...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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Apologies -this should be @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social
miru-uk.bsky.social Mother, Infant and Child Research Unit (MIRU) @miru-uk.bsky.social · Feb 27
Congratulations @bfn-uk.bsky.social and @1ststeps2lastwords.bsky.social Very well deserved 👏👏👏
bfn-uk.bsky.social The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · Feb 27
We're happy to share that we were chosen as 'Early Years Nutrition Legend' in the @Childrensfood Awards 2025 🩷
(Award partner: @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social )

Read about all of the Children's Food Award winners and finalists here:
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February 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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Congratulations @bfn-uk.bsky.social and @1ststeps2lastwords.bsky.social Very well deserved 👏👏👏
bfn-uk.bsky.social The Breastfeeding Network UK @bfn-uk.bsky.social · Feb 27
We're happy to share that we were chosen as 'Early Years Nutrition Legend' in the @Childrensfood Awards 2025 🩷
(Award partner: @1stepsnutrition.bsky.social )

Read about all of the Children's Food Award winners and finalists here:
www.sustainweb.org/childrens-fo...
The Breastfeeding Network accepting our Early Years legend award. Photo credit Children's Food Campaign Early Years Nutrition Legend. For this award we were looking for organisations or individuals with no commercial interests who are making a meaningful difference to diets, nutrition or the food environment for pregnant or breastfeeding women and/or for babies and young children. BfN is a national charity offering vital support for infant feeding, including the National Breastfeeding Helpline, peer support services, and the unique 'Drugs in Breastmilk' service, which provides expert advice from pharmacists to challenge common myths about breastfeeding and medication. In 2024, they expanded the helpline to a 24-hour service, run largely by volunteers. In a context of limited government investment in breastfeeding support, BFN's work is crucial, particularly as many women stop breastfeeding earlier than they wish. CEO Catherine Hines is an influential advocate for breastfeeding and safe formula feeding. The judges praised BFN's collaborative approach and focus on inclusivity, especially in supporting Black Breastfeeding Week and maternal mental health.
February 27, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Congratulations to Vicky Mitchell, Shona Shinwell, Camila Biazus Dalcin and Marianne White on the publication of this important scoping review onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Supporting Breastmilk Feeding for Infants in Foster Care: A Scoping Review
Worldwide, around 2.7 million children are not in the care of their parents, and access to breastmilk is often absent from foster care policies. We aimed to explore the evidence available on how fost...
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February 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
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We are thrilled to join Blue Sky. Please look out for posts about us and our research.
February 25, 2025 at 4:38 PM