Lyndsey Hookway

Jul 27, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Lyndsey Hookway |Amy Brown

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is indisputably significant for infants and children, as well as their mothers. However, when breastfed children are admitted to the paediatric ward, they may experience breastfeeding modification due to clinical challenges, lack of staff training and institutional barriers.

Mar 29, 2023 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Lyndsey Hookway |Amy Brown |Translation Swansea

Abstract Background Breastfeeding is an important public health priority and may be particularly beneficial for medically complex infants and children. However, childhood illness and disability are associated with increased challenges and lower breastfeeding rates. The Baby Friendly Initiative has been shown to increase initiation of breastfeeding and improve health professional skills although as yet the standards have not been adopted in paediatrics.