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Breastfeeding

  • Overview
  • Deciding to breastfeed
    • Previous awareness of breastfeeding
    • Gathering information, making the decision & preparing for breastfeeding
  • Getting started with breastfeeding
    • The first breastfeed
    • Support from hospital staff
    • Positioning & attaching/latching the baby at the breast
    • The milk coming in
    • Sore nipples
    • The sensation of breastfeeding
    • Feeding patterns in the early days
    • Going home with a breastfed baby
  • Managing breastfeeding
    • What daily life is like with a breastfed baby
    • Breastfeeding during the night
    • Getting support for breastfeeding
    • Monitoring baby's growth
    • Dealing with difficult times
    • Impact of breastfeeding upon the mother
    • Changing family relationships with breastfed baby
    • Breastfeeding an older baby
    • Breastfeeding and working
    • Breastfeeding away from home
    • Variations of the breastfeeding experience
    • Emotional & psychological aspects of breastfeeding
    • Cultural aspects of breastfeeding
    • When breastfeeding doesn't work out
    • Medical conditions that could affect breastfeeding
  • Breastfeeding in special circumstances
    • When extra care is needed for mother and/or baby
    • Breastfeeding more than one baby
  • Weaning the baby from the breast
    • Introducing solid foods
    • Managing weaning including thoughts and feelings
  • Reflecting upon breastfeeding
    • Advice for pregnant mothers and new mothers
    • Comments for health professionals
    • Thinking about the wider breastfeeding environment
  • People's Profiles
    • Age 15-19
    • Age 20-24
    • Age 25-29
    • Age 30-34
    • Age 35-39
    • Age 40-45
  • Resources and Information
  • Credits

Breastfeeding

Profiles - Age 15-19

Interview 32

At the time of interview, this 19 year old, Caucasian woman was breastfeeding her 6 week old daughter. She was a full-time mum and her partner was a lorry driver.

Interview 40

At the time of interview, this 19 year old, White British woman was breastfeeding her 4 week old daughter. An activities coordinator (elderly), she was living with her partner (mechanic) and extended family.
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