Breast Milk

Question

The welfare of the baby is always the primary concern, and the evidence is clear that a mother’s breastmilk has significant advantages in reducing risks of infections and should be the main drink throughout an infant’s first year of life. Induced lactation is an area where further scientific and fact-based evaluation is needed.

We have been clear that biological sex matters and it is important that health services recognise and support the different health and biological needs of men and women.