UK survey reveals lack of breastfeeding peer support for millions of mothers

Dearth of 'mentors' is leaving many mothers without the help they need but social attitude towards breastfeeding is also having an impact, says researchers

Millions of mothers are missing out on valuable peer support that encourages breastfeeding, according to a UK-wide survey.

The World Health Organisation recommends that infants should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life, and continued alongside complementary foods until at least two years of age.