Successful Breastfeeding - Paegburst eBook on VitalSource, 3rd Edition
by Royal College of Midwives
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
ISBN:
9780702063961
Copyright:
2002
Publication Date:
09-03-2001
Page Count:
178
Imprint:
Churchill Livingstone
List Price:
$30.99
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- Easy to access and easy to read a guide which gives immediate help and advice
Up to date with research and developments in this field a safe and helpful guide for health professionals - Authoritative has the backing of the Royal College of Midwives and draws directly on the knowledge and understanding of the most experienced professionals in this field.
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- Updated throughout with the latest research
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Preface. Introduction. The background. Why breastfeed? Understanding how a baby breastfeeds. Duration and frequency of feeds. Correct positioning and attachment of the baby at the breast. Factors that have been shown to help. Factors that have been shown to be unhelpful. Protecting breastfeeding. Antenatal and postnatal considerations. Notes on less common problems. Breastfeeding under special circumstances. Appendix 1: The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. Appendix 2: Voluntary organisations. Appendix 3: Breastfeeding initiatives in the UK. Appendix 4: Further reading. Appendix 5: Health benefits of breastfeeding. Index.
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Royal College of Midwives