The new edition of this bestselling handbook is designed to help midwives and other health professionals provide effective advice and support for breastfeeding women in their care. Compiled by experts at the Royal College of Midwives, it offers clear, research-based, authoritative answers to common questions such as: Why breastfeed? How does a baby breastfeed? How long and how often should feedings occur? What is the correct positioning and attachment of the baby? What factors are helpful or unhelpful in breastfeeding? With the guidelines inside this up-to-date resource, readers will gain an in-depth understanding of the how and why of breastfeeding.
-- Incorporates the latest research throughout to support the topics.
-- Offers expanded discussions on the important benefits and advantages of breastfeeding.
-- Past editions have earned this book a solid reputation as a reliable, trusted source.
-- Follows the most up-to-date research and developments in this field, making it a safe and helpful guide for health professionals.
-- Backed by the Royal College of Midwives, drawing directly on the knowledge and understanding of the most experienced professionals in the field.

Understanding how a baby breastfeeds; Duration and frequency of feeds; Correct positioning of the baby on the breast; Factors which have been shown to help; Factors which have been shown to be unhelpful; Antenatal and postnatal considerations; Notes on less common problems; Breastfeeding under special circumstances