Breastfeeding: supporting the new mother

Description

Breastfeeding: Supporting the new mother uses up-to-date information about breastfeeding and infant behaviour to help you provide practical support to a new mother.

It contains:
• Why support people are so important for mothers
• Information for those wishing to visit a new baby and their family
• How the support for mothers has changed over time
• Practical suggestions for those looking to support a new mother
• Useful information about breastmilk production, attachment and nipple care
• Answers for common concerns that new mothers have about sleep, breastfeeding in public, babywearing and weaning
• A caregivers guide to the breastfed baby

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