Prof Amy Brown 🕷🤱🐘

We are raising funds to support our milk mobile. We use her to collect larger donations of milk, go out to families in the community and to do our monthly handovers of donated milk and milk for the neonatal units. humanmilkfoundation.org/get-involved/m…

We are conducting research into the experiences of UK parents who have struggled to afford to buy formula milk. We would like to interview parents about their experiences and what they think would help. £20 shopping voucher as a thank you for your time. swanseachhs.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4V…

I feel the world needs more of this - ‘this’ being cute cat photos, a hug, pink toe beans, a box of fluff, a battered cardboard box, whatever, but more of it 😻

Thanks to @guardian for this excellent long read on neonatal intensive care for the smallest babies. Considered opinions from @DrCBattersby and @NeoResearch_Net among others explain the issues. Hope gives a window into this world for the wider public theguardian.com/society/2024/n…

The only thing I’ve come onto Twitter for 😂

A brilliantly balanced article - a little exercise won't counteract a higher than needed calorie diet but if you're active (especially very active by population norms) you most likely need to make sure you're giving your body what it needs i.e. more. theconversation.com/exercise-does-…

futurelearn.com/courses/lactat… this online course available for free to NHS colleagues has been one of the most humbling and eye opening I’ve done. Hearing from bereaved parents talking about their experience of milk donation has been so important.

What barriers prevent women from donating their milk? A research team led by @Prof_AmyBrown from @SwanseaUni uncovered that this included low awareness and logistical challenges. Read more on JHND: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.13…

What are some of the most popular papers on JHND? 📚 Our top 3 most read are below: Probiotics 🦠: doi.org/10.1111/nbu.12… Type 2 diabetes: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12… Breastfeeding 🤱: doi.org/10.1111/jhn.12…

In this morning's speech, the Prime Minister has set out key milestones which includes a commitment to break down barriers to opportunity and give every child the best start in life - including a commitment to “strengthen health visiting”. buff.ly/3Vrg2pb #HealthVisiting

NEW infographic for health workers supporting families who use #formula #EndExploitativeMarketing @iHealthVisiting @MidwivesRCM @babyfriendly @NHSuk @KazzaCarolyn @rae_evans78 @MumsnetTowers @eatsmartltd @NIFNtweets

MAINN conference abstract submissions have been extended to 6th January 2025.😀 app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/75645/s… @Prof_AmyBrown @UNICEF_uk @NWODN @TPM_Journal

🌟 Our Research for Health Innovation 🩺 - Advancing pre-clinical cancer research - Addressing gambling-related harm - Improving recovery for brain injuries - Boosting elite athlete performance 🔗 Explore more: brnw.ch/21wOWMf #REF2021 #Health #Innovation #Research

Fantastic new #jobopportunity to join @SAILDatabank as an Administrative Assistant👩‍💻 💼Salary: £26,038 to £28,879 per annum ⏰Closing date: 3 Dec 2024 👉Apply: swansea.ac.uk/jobs-at-swanse… @SwanseaUni @SwanseaMedicine #teamscience #datascience #career

The abstract deadline for the 12th International Nutrition and Nurture Conference is fast approaching🙂Submit your abstracts by this Saturday 30th November tinyurl.com/3j3myhuj Please share @Anastasia_Top13 @Kirstie_Coxon @JenKuroski @laramcnally2 @nowland_rebecca @joclarke38

A month ago, I and colleagues published a letter in @LancetGH asking if breastfeeding women in DRC could have the mpox vaccine. They had been overlooked in @WHO guidance. WHO has responded and the answer is, yes they can! Grateful for this clarification. thelancet.com/journals/langl…

The first year of your baby’s life is an exciting time. While the days are filled with milestones and memories, new parents deserve support. Hampshire Libraries is here to help! Find out more: hants.gov.uk/librariesandar… #NewParents #Parents #Parenting #Babies @iamalisonperry