Subject index - Patients, family and professional experience of health and illness... all in one place : Healthtalkonline

Full list of topics

Deciding to breastfeed :
Previous awareness of breastfeeding
Gathering information, making the decision & preparing for breastfeeding

Getting started with breastfeeding :
The first breastfeed
Support from hospital staff
Positioning & attaching/latching the baby at the breast
The milk coming in
Sore nipples
The sensation of breastfeeding
Feeding patterns in the early days
Going home with a breastfed baby

Managing breastfeeding :
What daily life is like with a breastfed baby
Breastfeeding during the night
Getting support for breastfeeding
Monitoring baby's growth
Dealing with difficult times
Impact of breastfeeding upon the mother
Changing family relationships with breastfed baby
Breastfeeding an older baby
Breastfeeding and working
Breastfeeding away from home
Variations of the breastfeeding experience
Emotional & psychological aspects of breastfeeding
Cultural aspects of breastfeeding

Breastfeeding in special circumstances :
When extra care is needed for mother and/or baby
Breastfeeding more than one baby

Weaning the baby from the breast :
Introducing solid foods
Managing weaning including thoughts and feelings

Reflecting upon breastfeeding :
Advice for pregnant mothers and new mothers
Comments for health professionals
Thinking about the wider breastfeeding environment

Search the whole site
Search in this condition

Breastfeeding

Subject index

Attended antenatal classes, enjoying demand breastfeeding which has been convenient and easy apart from one bout of mastitis. Pregnant again and thinking about weaning at one year.

Pregnancy & children >> Breastfeeding >> Age 40-45 >> Interview 19 >> The 'nurses' helped her breastfeed straight after a caesarean section and even though her baby then couldn't breastfeed for a few days she was confide

Breastfed baby with Down's Syndrome. Jaundice. Slow weight gain led to mixed formula and breastfeeding, possibly due to heart problem that required surgery at 4½ months. Baby constipated on formula.

Pregnancy & children >> Breastfeeding >> Age 30-34 >> Interview 47 >> When her baby wanted to feed constantly she received help with attaching her. She appreciated the support, “tea and toast” and encouragement that made

Excellent help with getting breastfeeding established with first child. No problems with either. Anxious about going back to work and being separated from baby.

Mail to a friend