Evidence-based care for breastfeeding mothers : a resource for midwives and allied healthcare professionals / Maria Pollard.
Imprint
London ; New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2018.
Copies
Location
Call No.
Status
Female Library
RJ216.P65 2018
Available
Male Library
RJ216.P65 2018
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Male Library
RJ216.P65 2018 c.2
Available
Female Library
RJ216.P65 2018 c.2
Available
Edition
2nd edition.
Description
xviii, 266 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-259) and index.
Contents
Putting breastfeeding into context -- Building relationships -- Anatomy and physiology of lactation -- Essential skills for practice -- Good practice to promote, initiate and support breastfeeding -- Management of common problems -- Supporting mothers with special needs -- Infants with special needs -- Alternative methods of infant feeding when breastfeeding is not possible -- Introducing solid foods -- Ongoing support for breastfeeding mothers -- Developing knowledge and skills to support breastfeeding mothers.