Breastfeeding Horizon Scanning Bulletin Volume 1 Issue 10

In a nutshell: This article looks at the global perspectives of the importance of good nutrition in the first 2 years of life, in the face of future potential food crises.

Length of publication: 2 pages

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Information sheet on breastfeeding at work

Posted by Michael Cook

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

‘It’s on the tip of my tongue’: evaluation of a new frenulotomy service in Northern England.

Posted by Michael Cook

Source: MIDRIS Midwifery Digest

MIDIRS Midwifery Digest, 19 (3), pp. 395-400

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Date of publication: Sept 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This article looks at “tongue tie” and dealing with the condition in relation to supporting the continuation of breastfeeding.

Length of publication: 6 pages

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Breastfeeding and swine ‘flu – latest advice

Posted by Michael Cook

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

Factors associated with breastfeeding up to 6 months postpartum in mothers with diabetes

Posted by Michael Cook

Source: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing

JOGNN: Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic & Neonatal Nursing, 38, (5), pp.586-94

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Date of publication: October 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: A study looking into breastfeeding behavior and influences on breastfeeding rates in a group of women with diabetes. This study found that the type of diabetes is a “significant predictor of breastfeeding initiation”.

Length of publication: 9 pages

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Breastfeeding mothers and violence: what nurses need to know.

Posted by Michael Cook

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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Sexuality & breastfeeding: what do you know?

Posted by Michael Cook

Source: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing
MCN: The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 34 (4), pp. 218-23

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Date of publication: Jul-Aug 2009

Publication type: Journal article

In a nutshell: This review looks at evidence that suggests that breastfeeding impacts upon sexuality and on the changes elicited. It suggests that with the increased emphasis on breastfeeding nurses should have a basic understanding about sexuality, and should provide teaching about this to their patients, examples for which are given.

Length of publication: 6 pages

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