Main description:

This book provides the information public health professionals need on the subject of breastfeeding, a keystone issue of child and maternal health. Topics include an introduction, an overview of the relation between breastfeeding and health outcomes, clinical and health services basics, research trends, and needs and practices based on country and policy. The book also includes extensive information on where professionals can and should turn for assistance as well as detailed guidance on setting up successful breastfeeding policies and programs.

Contents:

Introduction and overview: Why Should Public Health Professionals be interested in Breastfeeding? Why breastfeeding for health outcomes? Clinical basics and health service needs. Addressing the Unknown: Issues in breastfeeding research. The International Approach: Global statements, policies and guidelines. National Approaches: How nations have addressed the need. Breastfeeding and the Feds: Where are the policies and programs that support breastfeeding in the U.S.? Who are the public sector champions? And how do I find them? Basics of breastfeeding program/policy planning. Finding a home in your program: Fitting breastfeeding support into an ongoing public health program. Minimal training needs for health professionals. How to find information in the future.