Learning the hard way: expectations and experiences of infant feeding support

Source: Birth: Issues in Perinatal Care, 2012, early view: DOI: 10.1111/j.1523-536X.2011.00509.x

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Date of publication: 9^th January, 2012.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: Results of a large-scale national survey which aimed to gain a better understanding of what support is needed in the post-partum period to enable women to initiate and continue to breast feed their babies.

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Lactational mastitis and breast abscess – diagnosis and management in general practice

Source: Australian Family Physician, 2011, 40 (2), p.976-979.

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Date of publication: 1^st December, 2011

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: An evidence-based approach to the diagnosis and management of lactational mastitis covering topics such as symptomatic treatment, assessment of the infant’s attachment to the breast, and reassurance, emotional support, education and support for ongoing breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 4 pages.

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Breastfeeding Multiples: it can be done.

Source: Newborn & Infant Nursing Reviews, 2011, 11 (4), p. 194-197.

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Date of publication: December, 2011.

Publication type: Journal article.

In a nutshell: An article looking at many of the issues surrounding breastfeeding and multiple births and what support is available for mother and baby.

Length of publication: 4 pages.

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Chiropractic management of breast-feeding difficulties: a case report

Source: Journal of Chiropractic Medicine

Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. doi:10.1016/j.jcm.2011.01.010

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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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Why do so many mums stop breastfeeding?

Source: 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

Treating tongue tie could help more babies breastfeed

Source: University of Florida / Pediatrics

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Pediatrics,  June 2010, Volume. 125, Issues 6, pps. e1500-e1504

Date of publication: June 2010

In a nutshell: Tongue tie, where the connective tissue under the tongue is too tight, could hinder the ability of  some newborns from being able to breastfeed which can cause some new mothers to give up breastfeeding.

Publication type:  News story / Journal article

 

Length of publication: 1 page (news story) / 4 pages (article)

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