Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding : A Guide to Weaning for Professionals, Supporters and Parents.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pickett, Emma.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Breastfeeding.

Parenting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (191 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2024.

Summary:

Emma Pickett's book provides a comprehensive guide to the process of weaning from breastfeeding, focusing on the challenges and considerations involved in transitioning beyond the initial stages. The book addresses various aspects such as setting boundaries, night weaning, and the impact of weaning on both the parent and child. It is designed for professionals and parents, offering insights into child-led weaning, weaning in emergencies, and supporting those with additional needs. The author emphasizes the importance of empathy and counseling skills in supporting families during this transitional phase, highlighting a lack of support for parents beyond the initial breastfeeding period. The book aims to fill this gap by offering practical advice and support to help parents achieve their feeding goals while balancing their own needs. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding

Cover

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Title Page

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Contents

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1. Introduction

2. Making the Decision

3. Setting Boundaries and Night Weaning

4. The Effect of Weaning on the Parent

5. Weaning under Twelve Months

6. Weaning in an Emergency

7. Weaning a Reluctant ‘Boob Monster’

8. Weaning alongside a Partner

9. Weaning in a Tandem Feeding Situation

10. Weaning Led by the Child

11. Weaning When There Are Additional Needs

12. Conclusion

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Other Format:

Print version: Pickett, Emma Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding

ISBN:

9781839977862

1839977868