Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond

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<p>This evidence-based guide for professionals covers essential information to help support parents breastfeeding past the first six months, including starting solids alongside breastfeeding, nursing manners, and common problems and challenges.<br><br>The recommendation of breastfeeding beyond six months is well-established, but many birth professionals don't feel confident enough to support parents. This book, packed with case studies of real-life parents and practical tips, helps to educate healthcare professionals - as well as parents themselves - to feel better informed. Each chapter combines professional, research-led evidence with a parent-focused resource section for a fully integrative approach.<br><br>Centring families and their personal journeys, Supporting Breastfeeding Past the First Six Months and Beyond is an invaluable guide for all lactation consultants, birthing professionals, healthcare workers and parents.</p>

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Emma Pickett IBCLC (International Board Certified Lactation Consultant), Breastfeeding counsellor, PGCE, BA (Hons) is a lactation consultant who supports families in North London in-person and remotely worldwide. She is part of the Breastfeeding Counsellor training team for a national breastfeeding helpline and has provided online training sessions for a number of professionals.

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