Breast feeding horizon scanning bulletin – Volume 3 Issue 5
August 10, 2011
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Women’s perceptions of their healthcare experience when they choose not to breastfeed
August 10, 2011Source: Women and Birth
Women and birth, published online 7 September 2011, doi:10.1016/j.wombi.2011.08.005
Date of publication: Sept 2011
In a nutshell: This study examines the experiences of women who do not breastfeed. It found that women felt that their needs were not met by healthcare professionals. It suggests that the “care and education of women who formula feed should be of the highest standard possible” even though their choice is not the preferred choice of healthcare professionals.
Publication type: Journal article
Length of publication: 7 pages
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Impact of education and training on type of care provided by community-based breastfeeding counsellors: a cross-sectional US study
August 10, 2011Source: International Breastfeeding Journal
International Breastfeeding Journal, 26 August 2011, 6 (12), doi:10.1186/1746-4358-6-12
Date of publication: August 2011
In a nutshell: This research looked at the effect educational background and training has on the care provided by community-based breastfeeding counsellors. It found that educational attainment does not have a significant effect on the care given but that training and support does, suggesting that training should be standardised to ensure “successful and optimum breastfeeding experiences for mothers and their newborns”.
Publication type: Journal article
Length of publication: 40 pages
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Parents ‘need baby food cookery classes’
August 10, 2011Source: BBC
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Date of publication: 19 August 2011
In a nutshell: This article discusses weaning and infant feeding, and the importance of exposure to a variety of tastes and textures.
Publication type: News story
Length of publication: 1 page
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An observational study of associations among maternal fluids during parturition, neonatal output, and breastfed newborn weight loss
August 10, 2011Source: International Breastfeeding Journal
International Breastfeeding Journal, August 2011, 6 (9). doi:10.1186/1746-4358-6-9.
Date of publication: 15 August 2011
In a nutshell: This study examines non-feeding factors in relation to newborn weight loss. The study found that the timing and amount of maternal IV fluids were linked to neonatal output and newborn weight loss. Neonates appeared to correct their fluid status in the first 24 hours. The study recommends measuring baseline weight at 24 hours rather than birth.
Publication type: Journal article
Length of publication: 42 pages
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Chiropractic management of breast-feeding difficulties: a case report
August 10, 2011Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine
Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2011.01.010
Date of publication: 6 August 2011
In a nutshell: This study examines the case of an 8 day old infant with breastfeeding difficulties. The cause was found to have musculoskeletal dysfunction which affected breastfeeding. The infant received gentle chiropractic manipulation based on clinical findings. There was an immediate improvement and resolution to the breastfeeding issues after 3 treatments over 14 days.
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Calling, permission, and fulfillment: the interembodied experience of beastfeeding
August 10, 2011Source: Qualitative health research
Qualitative Health Research, June 2011, vol. 21 no. 6, pp.731-742
Date of publication: June 2011
In a nutshell: This article looks at the “interembodied” experience of breastfeeding, that is a maternal sense of the mother and baby as one entity. It suggests that this experience and innate knowledge can be disrupted by procedures and practices related to the medical environment.
Publication type: Journal article
Length of publication: 11 pages
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Why do so many mums stop breastfeeding?
August 10, 2011Source: BBC
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Date of publication: 20 August 2011
In a nutshell: This article discusses possible reasons why women stop breastfeeding earlier than recommended.
Publication type: News story
Length of publication: 1 page
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Knowledge, attitudes and practices of health professionals and women towards medication use in breastfeeding: A review
August 10, 2011Source: International Breastfeeding Journal
International Breastfeeding Journal, 26 August 2011, 6:11 doi:10.1186/1746-4358-6-11.
Date of publication: Sept 2011
In a nutshell: This article reviews the literature on knowledge, attitudes and practice of both health professionals and women in relation to medication and breastfeeding. It found that generally knowledge was poor and that attitude and practice was largely guided by experience.
Publication type: Journal article
Length of publication: 43 pages
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Feeding infants and young children: from guidelines to practice-conclusions and future directions
August 10, 2011Source: Appetite
Appetite, article in press. doi:10.1016/j.appet.2011.07.009
Date of publication: July 2011
In a nutshell: This article looks at the process of infant feeding. It suggests there should be practical support and advice which is “evidence based, parent-focused and contingent on the needs of the developing child” as it is in infancy that the eating habits of an individual are founded.
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