Reflections on global policy documents and the WHO's infant feeding guidelines: lessons learnt
As the papers in this thematic series have illustrated, the postnatal prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV (PMTCT) strategy has struggled with lack of local relevance. In an attempt to increase our understanding of the great dissonance between the policy intention and the experiences of the participants in concrete PMTCT programmes, we will [...]
A qualitative study of Western Australian women's perceptions of using a Snoezelen room for breastfeeding during their postpartum hospital stay
Conclusions: Insight into how the Snoezelen room promoted relaxation also highlights what contributes to maternal anxiety during breastfeeding experiences in hospital. The findings offer health professionals the opportunity to consider adopting strategies such as a Snoezelen room in their hospital or being innovative in modifying the postpartum setting to promote relaxation for breastfeeding women. (Source: [...]
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 [...]
"She would sit with me": mothers' experiences of individual peer support for exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda
Conclusions: Individual peer counselling to support exclusive breastfeeding was positively received by the women.Trial Registrationclinicaltrials.gov no: NCT00397150. (Source: International Breastfeeding Journal) Source:"She would sit with me": mothers' experiences of individual peer support for exclusive breastfeeding in Uganda
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
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