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Breastfeeding your ill or premature baby

Title:
Breastfeeding your ill or premature baby.
Published:
HPA, March, 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (DHSSPS). Revised reprint.

Description:
This booklet provides information about the benefits of breastfeeding for ill or premature babies in intensive care as well as advice on how to express milk, maintain a good supply of milk and correct storage of breast milk. Details of local contacts for further information and advice are also included.

Format:
A5, 12 pages, booklet.
Other formats:
PDF available Here (990Kb)
Target group:
Mothers of premature/ill babies.
Available from:
This resource is distributed to mothers of babies admitted to Special Care Baby Units.
Additional information:
This document was prepared on behalf of the Northern Ireland Breastfeeding Strategy Group. For further information on breastfeeding see the Breastfeeding strategy for Northern Ireland.
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