Breastfeeding advice ignored by most mothers

Official breastfeeding and weaning advice is being ignored by the vast majority of mothers, according to a new Department of Health study. The vast majority of mothers do not exclusively breastfeed to six months, found official research. Researchers say the guidelines are 'purist' and potentially harmful. By Stephen Adams, Medical Correspondent 5:00PM GMT 13 Mar 2013 Comments Mothers are advised by midwives and health visitors to breastfeed exclusively for six months if they can, eschewing mixing in formula milk or starting them on solids until that age. But a survey of the parents of almost 2,700 babies and toddlers across the UK has shown very few indeed adhere to the official...