Examine best practice in breastfeeding.
Date Submitted: 09/04/2003 03:02:35
Category: / Recreation & Sports / Health Care
Length: 12 pages (3202 words)
Category: / Recreation & Sports / Health Care
Length: 12 pages (3202 words)
Introduction
In order to analyse best practice in breastfeeding, it is important to examine application of existing policy, breastfeeding management under difficult circumstances, as well as developmental theory and family theory. In this way, a full picture can be drawn as a guideline for health professionals as well as the infant's mother and family. In 1991 the World Health Organisation (WHO) formalized a system of best practice called the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding. The program …
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