Effect of Warm Breastshields on Breast Milk Pumping.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation, 2011, 27 (4) p.331-338.

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Date of publication: November, 2011.

Publication type: Research.

In a nutshell: A paper investigating the comfort, efficiency and effectiveness of expressing milk using a warmed breast shield and a standard breast shield.  The study found that using a warmed breast shield when expressing with an electric pump was comfortable for mothers and improved the efficiency of milk removal.

Length of publication: 8 pages.

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SIDS and other sleep-related infant deaths: expansion of recommendations for a safe infant sleeping environment.

Source: Pediatrics, 2011, doi: 10.1542/peds.2011-2284.

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Date of publication: 17^th October, 2011.

Publication type: Guidelines.

In a nutshell: New guidelines produced by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) state that measures such as breastfeeding your baby can lower the risk of sudden, unexpected death during sleep.

Length of publication: 10 pages.

BMJ research on weaning

Source: BMJ

BMJ, volume 342, 22 January 2011, pp. 209-212

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Date of publication: January 2011

In a nutshell: Controversial review of research suggesting that not weaning until 6 months may have implications such as increased risk of food allergy or iron deficiency.    A summary of the findings can be found on BBC webapage  Q&A: Is early weaning best for breastfed babies?

Publication type: Journal article

Length of publication:4 pages

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Key GP questions on infant feeding problems

Source: Pulse

Pulse, 14 December 2010,

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Date of publication: December 2010

In a nutshell:  A GP and breastfeeding specialist answers questions on various issues relating to breastfeeding and formula milk.

Publication type: Interview

Length of publication: 1 page

New NICE guideline aim to promote consistent safety standards for donor breast milk

Source: Baby Friendly Initiative, Unicef UK

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Date of publication: February 2010

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: NICE recommendations to reinforce safety and maintain high standards in donor breast milk banks. The recommendations cover subjects such as screening, pasteurising and preventing bacteria, inspecting equipment and tracking procedures.

Length of publication: 1 page

Giving new life to the role of the father

Source: BBC

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Date of publication: January 2010

Publication type: News story

In a nutshell: Fathers-to-be are to be the target audience for new guidance information as the Government looks to NGOs  and the RCM for advice and guidance on how to involve fathers into the process of pregnancy and birth.

In relation to breastfeeding it is hoped that by dispelling fears such as how mothers’ perceive what the father really thinks about breastfeeding and the “toll it may take on the body” through more information for the father may help mother’s continue breastfeeding for longer, and that if “armed with the facts then he can provide the real encouragement she needs to keep going.”

Length of publication: 1 page

Guide to commissioning local breastfeeding support

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: 6 October 2009

Publication type:  Practice guide

In a nutshell: The Department of Health have produced a guide to help commissioners and PCTs develop services to support breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 58 pages

Information sheet on breastfeeding at work

Source: RCM

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Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type:  News

In a nutshell: Campaign group ‘Maternity Action’ have produced an information sheet giving advice on their options, entitlements and rights when returning to work whilst breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 5 pages

Breastfeeding and swine ‘flu – latest advice

Source: Department of Health

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Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type: News

In a nutshell: The latest Department of Health advice regarding breastfeeding and A/H1N1.

Length of publication: 1 web page

Breastfeeding mothers and violence: what nurses need to know.

Source: American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing

MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing ,  34 (5), pp. 284-9

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Date of publication:  Sept-Oct 2009

Publication type:  Journal article

In a nutshell: This article looks at issues surrounding new mothers who have been victims of violence and breastfeeding, the impact on victims and strategies to support mothers.

Length of publication: 6 pages

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