Breastfeeding

August the 1st to the 7th is World Breastfeeding Week.

https://worldbreastfeedingweek.org/

https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_1

Why not find some online learning about breastfeeding?

ABA has easy-to-access online learning packages, many at no cost.

https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/health-professionals

Medela has a large range of online learning packages and lectures on various topics around human milk and breastfeeding.

https://www.breastfeedingandlactation.medela.com/store

 

It is vital that all nurses working with infants and families have good basic knowledge about breastfeeding and how to support mothers in the community and when their infants are hospitalised.