Breastfeeding in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: a discussion paper
Walker K, Green J, Petty J, Whiting L, Staff L, [...]
Daily skin-to-skin contact in full-term infants and breastfeeding: secondary outcomes from a randomized controlled trial
Cooijmans KHM, Beijers R, Brett BE, de Weerth C.Matern Child [...]
What are women’s experiences of immediate skin-to-skin contact at caesarean section birth? An integrative literature review
Deys L, Wilson PV, Meedya DS.Midwifery. 2021 Jun 10;101:103063. doi: [...]
Literature review: Physiological management for preventing postpartum haemorrhage
Almutairi WM.Healthcare (Basel). 2021 May 31;9(6):658. doi: 10.3390/healthcare9060658.PMID: 34073073 Free article. Review. [...]
Misalignment of global COVID-19 breastfeeding and newborn care guidelines with World Health Organization recommendations
Vu Hoang D, Cashin J, Gribble K, Marinelli K, Mathisen [...]
Skin-to-Skin Contact/Kangaroo Care
Skin-to-Skin Contact (SSC) is when a naked baby is placed prone on the bare chest of their mother/father/partner/significant other. A blanket is then placed over the back of the baby, so that they remain warm.
ABA Professional News – June 2020
This week, ABA welcomes our new Executive Officer, Victoria Cerins-Marshall. We wish her well as she settles into her new role.
Should Infants Be Separated from Mothers with COVID-19? First, Do No Harm.
Dr Alison Stuebe argues that we need to consider the risks, as well as the benefits, of separating mothers and infants in this situation.
Evidence-Based Updates on the First Week of Exclusive Breastfeeding Among Infants ≥35 Weeks.
Early exclusive breastfeeding is associated with achieving desired durations and is recommended by health authorities. This review summarises evidence from the past decade about the management of the first week of breastfeeding.
