Breastfeeding Special Care Babies
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This is a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of breastfeeding babies with special care needs. The language is clear and direct and the references up to date. The author covers the basics of breastfeeding and lactation, positioning and attachment, milk supply, the impact of common drugs, as well as breast conditions and problems and their resolution. Particular attention is paid to feeding the vulnerable baby and to alternative methods of feeding.Crystal clear and practical in writing and approach Full coverage of a topic which is poorly covered elsewhereSimple and explanatory with helpful up-to-date drawings, tables and photographsNew material and expanded/updated current chaptersTackles issues which all midwives and neonatal intensive care nurses have to face at some point This revised edition includes new material on:
the instinctive nature of breastfeeding at birthskin-to-skin contact and caremany new concepts relating to positioning and attachmenthow long it takes to acquire these skillsnon-nutritive suckingbreast conditions, especially sore and cracked nipplesareolar massagebreastfeeeding and HIV
the instinctive nature of breastfeeding at birthskin-to-skin contact and caremany new concepts relating to positioning and attachmenthow long it takes to acquire these skillsnon-nutritive suckingbreast conditions, especially sore and cracked nipplesareolar massagebreastfeeeding and HIV
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0702025445
ISBN13:9780702025440
Release Date:March 2002
Publisher:Bailliere Tindall
Length:256 Pages
Weight:0.88 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 5.6" x 8.5"
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