Developing a Policy to Support Breastfeeding in Women Who Are Hospitalized and Acutely Ill. Issue 3 (17th June 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Watson, Jo; Hermann, Sue; Johnson, Billarar
• Is Part Of: Nursing for women's health. Volume 17:Issue 3(2013)
• Page Start: 188
• Page End: 196
• Publication Date: 2013-06-17
• Subjects: Maternity nursing -- Periodicals; Gynecologic nursing -- Periodicals; Newborn infants -- Care -- Periodicals; 618.10231
• DOI: 10.1111/1751-486X.12032
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1751-4851

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title>Abstract</title> <p>Breastfeeding support is a key part of caring for childbearing women. When a woman is acutely ill, hospitalized and breastfeeding, there can be a focus on initiating or maintaining breastfeeding in challenging circumstances. This article describes the development and implementation of a policy to identify, educate and support acutely ill women and their families in reaching their breastfeeding goals. A case study highlights how we supported the initiation of breastfeeding in an adult intensive care unit. Considerations for obstetric nurses when postpartum women are hospitalized on nonobstetric units are shared.</p> </abstract>