Abstract
The chapter aims to
• explain the structure and function of the female breast
• describe the properties and components of breastmilk and some comparison with formula milk
• outline the recommendations and requirements of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
• emphasize the role of the midwife in ensuring breastfeeding success for both mother and baby
• discuss the role of breastmilk expression and human milk banking
• describe some causes of difficulty with breastfeeding
• discuss the use of formula feeding and the various products available.
• explain the structure and function of the female breast
• describe the properties and components of breastmilk and some comparison with formula milk
• outline the recommendations and requirements of the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative and the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes
• emphasize the role of the midwife in ensuring breastfeeding success for both mother and baby
• discuss the role of breastmilk expression and human milk banking
• describe some causes of difficulty with breastfeeding
• discuss the use of formula feeding and the various products available.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Myles Textbook for Midwives |
| Editors | Jayne.E Marshall, Maureen Raynor |
| Place of Publication | London |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Chapter | 27 |
| Pages | 670 |
| Number of pages | 714 |
| Edition | 17 |
| Publication status | Published (VoR) - 2020 |