The beneficial health and economic impacts of breastfeeding are considerable. However the majority of babies in the UK are not exclusively breastfeeding by 6 weeks of age. The first few weeks of life are therefore a critical period to facilitate breastfeeding. Health professionals must have a thorough knowledge of normal breastfeeding patterns in order to minimise unnecessary interference, and an understanding of how to protect the breastfeeding relationship when medical problems occur.
10.1136/archdischild-2017-314633
Journal article
Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed
02/2019
104
20 - 26
infant feeding, neonatology, Adult, Breast Feeding, Feeding Behavior, Female, Humans, Infant, Newborn, Mothers, Surveys and Questionnaires, Time Factors, United Kingdom