Buch, Englisch, 178 Seiten, Gewicht: 220 g
ISBN: 978-0-443-05967-4
Verlag: Elsevier LTD, Oxford
- How does a baby breastfeed?
- How long and how often should feeds occur?
- What is the correct positioning and attachment of the baby?
- What factors are helpful or unhelpful in breastfeeding?
- What other antenatal and postnatal considerations are there?
- What if there are problems or special circumstances?
The third edition of Successful Breastfeeding has been compiled by the breastfeeding working group at the Royal College of Midwives, which comprises Sally Inch, Chloe Fisher, Sally Garforth, Ellena Salariya and Michael Woolridge, with contributions by Jean Rowe and Margaret Kerr. - 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.
- Updated throughout with the latest research
Zielgruppe
Midwives, health visitors and all nurses in community and hospital who come into contact with women with new born babies.
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Weitere Infos & Material
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.
