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Topic 1
Introduction
Why Breastfeed?
Mother’s Perceptions
Promoting Breastfeeding
Breastmilk v's Breastmilk Substitutes
Why Sell Formula?
Advertising Formula
Health Promotion Campaigns
Key Points
Topic 2
Introduction
What is in Breastmilk?
What Do You Think?
Advantages of Breastfeeding
Advantages for Infants
Advantages for the Mother
Advantages for the NHS
Exclusively Breast-fed Babies
Disadvantages of Breastfeeding
Common Myths
Overcoming Barriers
Contraindications
Breastfeeding Initiation Influences
Stopping Breastfeeding
Reasons for Stopping Breastfeeding
Support for Mothers
What Do You Think Now?
Key Points
Topic 3
Introduction
Influences on Breastfeeding Behaviours
Deciding to Breastfeed
UNICEF Breastfeeding Initiative
Baby Friendly Community
Can You Get Baby Friendly?
Supporting Mothers
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Key Points
Topic 4
Introduction
Physiology of Breastfeeding
Breastmilk Production
Breastfeeding Cycle
Positioning and Attachment
Good Attachment
Baby's Feeding Pattern
Assessing the Feeding Cycle
Common Breastfeeding Problems
1. Sore and Cracked Nipples
Pain During Breastfeeding
Unresolved Nipple Pain
Case Scenario: Isobel's Nipple Pain
2. Engorgement
3. Insufficient Milk
Weight Gain Measures
Mother's Concerns
Case Scenario: Ruth's Feeding Problems
4. Mastitis
Causes of Mastitis
Treating Mastitis
Case Scenario: Isobel's Mastitis
Case Scenario: Isobel's Antibiotics
5. Thrush of Nipple / Breast
Differentiating Thrush
Treating Thrush
Thrush & Oral Fluconazole
Case Scenario: Isobel's Thrush
Unresolved Thrush
Further Resources
Key Points
Topic 5
Introduction
Medicine Dilemmas in Breastmilk
Assessing Risk
The Two Dilemmas
Licensing of Medicines
Quality of Information
Mother's Choice?
Questions Before Prescribing
Pharmacists Responsibilities
Drugs Outside of Licence
Pharmacokinetics & Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetic Principles
Pharmacology of Medicine Transfer in Breastmilk
Making Informed Decisions
Specialist Sources of Information - Texts
Specialist Sources of Information - Websites
Systematic Searching
Quality of Information
SIGN & Breastfeeding Evidence
Key Points
Topic 6
Introduction
Polypharmacy
OTC Medicines
OTC Medicines of Concern
Safety of Medicines
Conditions Affecting Lactation
Simple Reference Guide
Drug Risk Assessment
Example 1: Imipramine
Example 2: Diclofenac
Example 3: Ranitidine
You Try It
Case Scenario: Annabel's Prescription
Key Points
Topic 7
Introduction
Support from Other Healthcare Professionals
Advice on Medication
Multi-Disciplinary Working
Inter-Disciplinary Difficulties
Professional Responsibility & Accountability
Counselling Skills
Example of Counselling Skills
Phrasing Information to Parents
Involving Parents in Decision Making
Patient Information Leaflets
Key Points
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