Women's breastfeeding experiences following a significant primary postpartum haemorrhage: A multicentre cohort study
Conclusions: Following a significant PPH, women with greater blood loss are less likely to initiate and sustain full breastfeeding and this may be related, in part, to delays in initial contact with their baby as a consequence of the PPH. These findings have implications for postnatal care as these women may require greater support, education [...]
An observational study of associations among maternal fluids during parturition, neonatal output, and breastfed newborn weight loss
The volume of intravenous fluids received by women during labour impacts newborn birth weight, meaning weight loss in the first 24 hours post delivery may not be a true measure of early breastfeeding success. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) Source:An observational study of associations among maternal fluids during parturition, neonatal output, and breastfed newborn weight loss
Awareness and reported violations of the WHO International Code and Pakistan's national breastfeeding legislation; a descriptive cross-sectional survey
Conclusion: Most hospital health professionals were unaware of national breastfeeding legislation in Pakistan, and infant formula companies were continuing to flout the ban on gifts, free samples and sponsorship for health staff. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) Source:Awareness and reported violations of the WHO International Code and Pakistan's national breastfeeding legislation; a descriptive cross-sectional survey
Expressed breast milk as 'connection' and its influence on the construction of 'motherhood' for mothers of preterm infants: a qualitative study
Conclusions: The findings of this study have implications for healthcare practice. It is evident that the association of breastfeeding success with mothering success only jeopardises some families’ self-esteem and sense of parenting ability. These findings suggest it would be beneficial to find alternate ways to connect preterm infants and their parents in the preterm nursery [...]
Health professionals' advice for breastfeeding problems: Not good enough!
Jane Scott and colleagues have recently published a paper in the International Breastfeeding Journal showing that health professionals are still giving harmful advice to women with mastitis. We see the management of mastitis as an illustration of health professionals’ management of wider breastfeeding issues. If health professionals don’t know how to manage this common problem, [...]
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