‘Breastfeeding – What Has That Got To Do With Science?’ Café Science on 13th March

Published On Fri 10 Mar 2017 by Cara Longmuir

A University of Dundee expert will explore the science behind breastfeeding at the next Café Science event.

The introduction of milk substitutes has led to a huge decline in breastfeeding rates worldwide. This has resulted in heated debates about public health, nutrition, attachment, sexuality and choice.

Professor Mary Renfrew, from University’s the School of Nursing & Midwifery will be at Avery & Co on Monday, 13^th March to talk about these issues.

Professor Renfrew said, “Babies have been breastfed since the dawn of the human race. However, since the early 20th Century artificial substitutes have been manufactured and advertised as just as good. 

“I will use science to open up this debate and will draw on developments within the field to throw light on the wide range of very different arguments.”

Café Science was launched in January 2008, and has attracted over 7000 visitors since then. The monthly events are informal discussions led by leading local researchers that allow members of the public the opportunity to learn more about the ground-breaking science at the Universities of Dundee and Abertay.

‘Breastfeeding – What Has That Got To Do With Science?’ takes place at Avery & Co, 34 South Tay Street, at 7pm on Monday, 13th March. The event is free and open to all. There is no need to book in advance but an early arrival is recommended.

This event is also part of this year’s Women in Science Festival. It is the World's only festival dedicated to celebrating women in science, technology, engineering & mathematics. 

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