“"Breastfeeding gives babies the best nutritional start in life, so I welcome the news that so many babies in Scotland are now being breastfed. I also want to thank all the healthcare staff and their partner organisations who work tirelessly to help new mums to achieve their breastfeeding goals. Our new infant feeding survey will complement these annual statistics, providing valuable insight into the experiences of new mothers across Scotland. It will enable us to continue reducing inequalities and improve outcomes for women, babies and families across the country. We will also continue to support new parents with their infant feeding choices as we know breastfeeding may not be possible for every woman."
“"The Scottish Infant Feeding Survey is an important opportunity to deepen our understanding of mothers’ experiences of feeding and caring for their babies, the support available to them, and the wider factors that shape their experiences. Listening to mothers and families, and understanding where inequalities persist, is essential to improving services and ensuring every family receives compassionate, evidence-based support that responds to their needs. We welcome the contribution this survey will make to building the evidence and shaping future support for babies and families across Scotland."
