Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015

Australian National Breastfeeding Strategy 2010-2015

Author: Australian Health Ministers' Conference

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 9781742411149

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"The Strategy recognises the biological, health, social, cultural, environmental and economic importance of breastfeeding and provides a framework for priorities and action for Australian governments at all levels to protect, promote, support and monitor breastfeeding throughout Australia"--Foreword.


Australia's food & nutrition 2012

Australia's food & nutrition 2012

Author: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Publisher: AIHW

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 1742493238

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"Australia's food & nutrition 2012 highlights the key components of the food and nutrition system. It describes the system from 'paddock to plate' and how food choices affect our health and the environment."--Publisher website.


Beyond Health, Beyond Choice

Beyond Health, Beyond Choice

Author: Paige Hall Smith

Publisher: Rutgers University Press

Published: 2012-08-15

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 0813553164

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Current public health promotion of breastfeeding relies heavily on health messaging and individual behavior change. Women are told that “breast is best” but too little serious attention is given to addressing the many social, economic, and political factors that combine to limit women’s real choice to breastfeed beyond a few days or weeks. The result: women’s, infants’, and public health interests are undermined. Beyond Health, Beyond Choice examines how feminist perspectives can inform public health support for breastfeeding. Written by authors from diverse disciplines, perspectives, and countries, this collection of essays is arranged thematically and considers breastfeeding in relation to public health and health care; work and family; embodiment (specifically breastfeeding in public); economic and ethnic factors; guilt; violence; and commercialization. By examining women’s experiences and bringing feminist insights to bear on a public issue, the editors attempt to reframe the discussion to better inform public health approaches and political action. Doing so can help us recognize the value of breastfeeding for the public’s health and the important productive and reproductive contributions women make to the world.


Breastfeeding and Medication

Breastfeeding and Medication

Author: Wendy Jones

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0415641055

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Sadly, women often feel they have no alternative but to give up breastfeeding, having being prescribed or purchased medication. In many cases, however, this is unnecessary. This book outlines the evidence-base for the use of medication during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding and Medication presents a comprehensive guide to the most frequently prescribed drugs and their safety for breastfeeding mothers. Evaluating the evidence for interventions and using a simple format for quickly identifying medications which are safe or unsafe to use, it also highlights those drugs where there is inconclusive evidence. Additional contextual information makes this the most complete text for those practitioners who support and treat breastfeeding women. It: provides an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the breast together with hormonal influences in order to better understand how complications, such as mastitis, arise and inform the approach to their treatment includes a section on conditions that affect women specifically when they are lactating where prescription of medication may be necessary discusses the importance of breastfeeding and its advantages, as well as its disadvantages explores how to support breastfeeding mothers, and presents a counselling model approach. Taking into account the recommendations of NICE Maternal and Child Nutrition guidelines, this is an invaluable reference for all health practitioners and volunteers who work with, support and treat breastfeeding women, including lactation consultants, breastfeeding support workers, health visitors, GPs, practice nurses, pharmacists and midwives.


A Picture of Australia's Children 2012

A Picture of Australia's Children 2012

Author: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

Publisher: AIHW

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 1742493572

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This report provides updated data on how Australia's children are faring. Statistics are presented against key national indicators of child health, development and wellbeing, including the Children's Headline Indicators. Topics include mortality, disability, breastfeeding, dental health, physical activity, nutrition, early childhood education, transition to school, literacy and numeracy, social and emotional development, teenage births, birth weight, alcohol and tobacco use during pregnancy, family functioning, family economic situation, parental health, non-parental care, neighbourhood safety, social capital, injuries, bullying, child abuse, violence, crime, homelessness, immunisation and screening, child care, and child protection. Though Australian children are doing well in some areas, there is still room for improvement, especially for children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds or from socioeconomically disadvantaged areas.


Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation

Author: Karen Wambach

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning

Published: 2019-10-01

Total Pages: 836

ISBN-13: 1284151565

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Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition is the ultimate reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for lactation consultants and specialists. It contains everything a nurse, lactation consultant, midwife, women’s health nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or Ob/Gyn needs to know about the subject. Topics include placing breastfeeding in its historical context, workplace-related issues, anatomical and biological imperatives of lactation, the prenatal and perinatal periods and concerns during the postpartum period, the mother’s health, sociocultural issues, and more vital information.


Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice

Core Curriculum for Lactation Consultant Practice

Author: Rebecca Mannel

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2012-06-18

Total Pages: 926

ISBN-13: 0763798797

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Based on the IBLCE exam blueprint, thus updated resource allows aspiring and established lactation consultants to assess their knowledge, experience, and expertise in developing an effective study plan for certification. the Second Edition of this text, contributed to by Rebecca Mannel, Patricia J. Martins, and Marsha Walker, has been updated and is the perfect resource to study for the certification exam.


Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Enhanced Fifth Edition

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Enhanced Fifth Edition

Author: Karen Wambach

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2014-11-26

Total Pages: 986

ISBN-13: 1449697291

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Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Fifth Edition continues as the leading reference for the latest clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for lactation consultants and specialists. Thoroughly updated and revised with current research, references, and photos, it contains a clear clinical focus with more than 2,000 research studies supporting the clinical recommendations found in the text. Topics include placing breastfeeding in its historical context, workplace-related issues, anatomical and biological imperatives of lactation, the prenatal and perinatal periods and concerns during the postpartum period, the mother’s health, and sociocultural issues. With contributions from the foremost experts in the field, Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Fifth Edition is also an excellent resource to prepare for certification and practice as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC).