This text examines the research and evidence connecting birth practices to breastfeeding
outcomes. It takes an in-depth look at the post-birth experiences of the mother and baby …

For breastfeeding to start and continue, the newborn must be able to suck, swallow, and
breathe; the mother must be able and willing to let her infant breastfeed; and surroundings …

Summary The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, based upon the 'Ten Steps to Successful
Breastfeeding', is an effective evidence-based model of perinatal care that protects …

Diane L. Spatz is a Professor of Perinatal Nursing & the Helen M. Shearer Professor of
Nutrition at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a joint appointment with the Children's …

WINNER OF THE ACNM BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2003! This comprehensive text
examines the bond between the human mother and her newborn from the perspective of …

A number of practices during the intrapartum and very early postnatal period may affect
breastfeeding initiation. All women should be encouraged to breastfeed soon after birth, with …

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this pilot study was to uncover the perceived usefulness of
a contemporary antenatal education strategy for mother's experience of breastfeeding …

Postnatal care is often an under-resourced part of the maternity services. It is now becoming
recognized that inadequate support, advice and treatment can impact quite considerably …

Breastfeeding is an experience that only a mother and her infant (s) can share. Infants who
can feed from the breast receive not only the best nutrition but also, due to the close physical …

Rates of breastfeeding uptake are lower after a caesarean birth than vaginal birth, despite
caesarean rates increasing globally over the past 30 years, and many high‐income …