Question reference: S2W-18574
- Date lodged: 19 August 2005
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Current status: Answered by Lewis Macdonald on 13 September 2005
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive how many mothers are still breastfeeding their babies at six weeks (a) nationally and (b) in Glasgow.
Answer
The following table shows the number and percentage of mothers recorded as still breastfeeding their babies based on the review at six to eight weeks after birth. This review is conducted by 10 NHS boards across Scotland representing over 80% of the population.
Number and Percentage Recorded as Breastfed at the Six to Eight Week Review - Year Of Birth 2004
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| Number Breastfed | Percentage Breastfed |
| 10 NHS Boards | 13,935 | 35.9 |
| Glasgow | 2,886 | 35.7 |
Source: ISD Scotland, May 2005.