This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Include breastfeeding, the microbiome, and menopause in all doctor training.
The UK has poor rates of initiation & continuation of breastfeeding compared to other countries; including third world countries. Humans are sicker than ever with more allergies, obesity, asthma & general poor healthThe NHS is struggling with many wards full to capacity. We have to stop & think WHY?
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There is evidence around the newborn microbiome & how breast milk supports a healthy gut microbiome, ultimately leading to healthier adults.Yet this is not mandatory in medical training for Drs and GPs.Menopause training isn’t mandatory, yet 50% of the population are female.It’s not well understood by GPs & women are often prescribed pills & diagnosed with depression.Something has to change to resolve this huge inequality and practice which is damaging the health of the human population.
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