"The Neonatal Nurses' Association.".

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Katy - A Special Baby -- Ch. 1. The basics of breastfeeding -- Ch. 2. The position and attachment of the baby at the breast -- Ch. 3. The expression of breastmilk -- Ch. 4. Breast conditions -- Ch. 5. The milk supply -- Ch. 6. Breastfeeding the vulnerable baby -- Ch. 7. Alternative methods of feeding and breastfeeding -- Ch. 8. Breastfeeding and common drugs -- Ch. 9. Recommendations for the support of breastfeeding -- Appendix. Breastfeeding support.

Breastfeeding Special Care Babies is an immensely practical book which will fill a previously alarming gap in breastfeeding literature. It is a comprehensive handbook on all aspects of breastfeeding babies with special care needs, covering everything from the basics of breastfeeding and lactation, positioning and attachment, the milk supply and relactation, expressing and storing breastmilk, breastfeeding and common drugs, to the full range of breast conditions and problems, and how to resolve them. Particular emphasis is given to breastfeeding the vulnerable baby and to alternative methods of feeding and breastfeeding - including the highly acclaimed cup-feeding method.

The layout of the text has been specially designed to enhance the practical and functional features of the book, and is complemented by superb drawings and photographs. Well referenced throughout, with very useful guidelines for breastfeeding support - in clinical settings as well as in the community - this unique book will be indispensable to all neonatal nurses, midwives and breastfeeding counsellors.

All Ages.