09/06/2026
✨ Scottish Breastfeeding Week✨
Public Health Scotland publishes an annual report on Infant Feeding in Scotland.
Collecting data on breastfeeding is important for Scotland as a nation so we can track progress over time, understand what is working for families, where improvements are needed and ensure families receive the best possible support.
💜 69% of babies in Scotland were breastfed for at least some time after their birth, compared to 63% in 2016/17.
💜 For the first time since data began in 2002, more than half (51%) of babies in Scotland are being breastfed or receiving breastmilk at 6-8 weeks of age.
💜 By the age of 13-15 months, 21.5% of babies in Scotland are breastfed or receiving breastmilk.
Inequalities in breastfeeding have been reducing over the past 10 years - this is because recent increases in breastfeeding have been most marked among those living in more deprived areas.
(From: From the Scottish Breastfeeding Collaborative)
The Breastfeeding Network strives to provide accessible, non-judgemental support and evidence-based information to ALL mums and families who need us.
You can find breastfeeding information and more about our support services on our website: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk 💜
[ID: At 6-8 weeks of age, 51% of babies in Scotland are breastfed or receiving breastmilk. A mum breastfeeding her baby in a cafe.]
