Dr Sam Oddie, a consultant in the neonatal unit at Bradford Royal Infirmary, is leading the study.
"Once we understand the scale of the problem we can work out what to do about it - how to spot it, and how to act on it," he said.
"But as far as I'm concerned the answer isn't more formula feeding, but increased support for breastfeeding from the outset in the form of counsellors.
"Women who are having difficulties should be monitored and helped - this is something society really needs to invest in."
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this bit looked hopeful...
Date: 2009-02-17 01:56 pm (UTC)"Once we understand the scale of the problem we can work out what to do about it - how to spot it, and how to act on it," he said.
"But as far as I'm concerned the answer isn't more formula feeding, but increased support for breastfeeding from the outset in the form of counsellors.
"Women who are having difficulties should be monitored and helped - this is something society really needs to invest in."