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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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