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Successful Breastfeeding, 3rd Edition

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Royal College of Midwives

The new edition of this best selling handbook has been written to help midwives and other health professionals provide more effective advice and support for the breastfeeding women in their care. It offers clear, research-based, and effective guideli ...view more

Why breastfeed?

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.

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Why breastfeed?

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?

New to this edition

Updated throughout with the latest research

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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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By Royal College of Midwives

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ISBN Number	9780443059674
Main Author	By Royal College of Midwives
Copyright Year	2002
Edition Number	3
Format	Book
Trim	Other
Illustrations	38 ills.
Imprint	Churchill Livingstone
Page Count	178
Publication Date	4 Nov 2001
Stock Status	IN STOCK - This may take up to 5 business days to ship

Table Of Contents

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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