Monday, September 26, 2005

Breastfeeding: it pays to be prepared

To my friends who are nearing the full term of their pregnancies:

This is one part of motherhood that you would want to be well prepared for. Here I have some of my own articles and links to trusted web resources.

My ARTICLES: dr niyaf'sonlineCLINIC
  • Starting breast feeds
    Perhaps the best time to discuss breastfeeding issues is well before the baby is born.
  • Breastfeeding: good attachment
    A major share of breastfeeding difficulties, especially in first-time mothers, is because of difficulties with attachment of the baby to the breast during a feed. Many of the feeding difficulties and discomforts could be because poor attachment.
  • Breastfeeding: common misconceptions
    Breastfeeding is the most natural and by all accounts the best food that the newborn baby can have. For some breastfeeding comes naturally, while for many others this natural skill needs to be augmented by assistance from experienced mothers and breastfeeding counselors. Some common misconceptions have created problems for breastfeeding mothers, in some leading to failure of feeding.
Breastfeeding information on the internet
  • Australian Breastfeeding Association
    I have already written a bit on this site. Scroll down to read it.
  • Breast Feeding Network of India
    BPNI is an Indian national network of organizations and individuals dedicated to promote mother and child health through protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding.
  • World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action
    WABA is a global network of organizations and individuals who believe breastfeeding is the right of all children and mothers and who dedicate themselves to protect, promote and support this right.
  • IBFAN
    The International Baby-Food Action Network - consists of public interest groups working around the world to reduce infant and young child morbidity and mortality. IBFAN aims to improve the health and well being of babies and young children, their mothers and their families through the protection, promotion and support of breastfeeding and optimal infant feeding practices.

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