Evidence-Based Care for Breastfeeding Mothers authored by Maria Pollard aims to assist and educate midwives in meeting the challenges of providing care to breast-feeding mothers based on evaluated research and scientific knowledge. This book is primarily intended, as the title suggests, as a resource for midwives and allied health professionals. It recognizes the philosophy of a multidisciplinary approach. Maria Pollard's experience in developing and teaching midwifery training programs makes her a valuable resource aimed primarily at midwives at all stages of their careers. This book covers a wide range of topics but can be divided into 6 sections: anatomy and physiology, essential skills and best practice guidelines, management of common problems, babies and mothers with special needs, public health issues and complementary feeding . Maria Pollard writes in a student-friendly style, discussing and presenting evidence-based care in each of these areas in an intimidating way. The structure and presentation remains consistent throughout the book with clear learning outcomes identified at the start of each chapter. This immediately engages the reader and highlights the main aspects to be discussed. For each topic Maria Pollard covers, she provides thought-provoking scenarios, short quizzes, and encourages group discussion and reflection. Again, this highlights Maria's experience in education, as the use of reflection is the hallmark of good practice today. The first section is designed to first discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, who breastfeeds, the factors that affect this decision, and the anatomy and physiology behind this process. Through the use of resources such as The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the middle of the document for breastfeeding mothers is written and based on British standards, with constant reference to UNICEF recommendations. This book is adaptable and versatile, and the information contained within its covers should be a resource for healthcare professionals everywhere. One of the most important aspects of this incredible book is the use of and references to recognized good practice guidelines and the high quality of the resources used by Miss Pollard. There is an increasing emphasis on educating mothers, but it is emphasized that before this can be achieved, health professionals need to have evidence-based knowledge and training in this area . Maria Pollards' book is well presented and overall a very welcome addition to my library and one which this student will not hesitate to recommend to colleagues and friends in clinical fields and academic institutions...

Essay / Evidence-Based Care for Breastfeeding Mothers authored by Maria Pollard aims to assist and educate midwives in meeting the challenges of providing care to breast-feeding mothers based on evaluated research and scientific knowledge. This book is primarily intended, as the title suggests, as a resource for midwives and allied health professionals. It recognizes the philosophy of a multidisciplinary approach. Maria Pollard's experience in developing and teaching midwifery training programs makes her a valuable resource aimed primarily at midwives at all stages of their careers. This book covers a wide range of topics but can be divided into 6 sections: anatomy and physiology, essential skills and best practice guidelines, management of common problems, babies and mothers with special needs, public health issues and complementary feeding . Maria Pollard writes in a student-friendly style, discussing and presenting evidence-based care in each of these areas in an intimidating way. The structure and presentation remains consistent throughout the book with clear learning outcomes identified at the start of each chapter. This immediately engages the reader and highlights the main aspects to be discussed. For each topic Maria Pollard covers, she provides thought-provoking scenarios, short quizzes, and encourages group discussion and reflection. Again, this highlights Maria's experience in education, as the use of reflection is the hallmark of good practice today. The first section is designed to first discuss the benefits of breastfeeding, who breastfeeds, the factors that affect this decision, and the anatomy and physiology behind this process. Through the use of resources such as The Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, the middle of the document for breastfeeding mothers is written and based on British standards, with constant reference to UNICEF recommendations. This book is adaptable and versatile, and the information contained within its covers should be a resource for healthcare professionals everywhere. One of the most important aspects of this incredible book is the use of and references to recognized good practice guidelines and the high quality of the resources used by Miss Pollard. There is an increasing emphasis on educating mothers, but it is emphasized that before this can be achieved, health professionals need to have evidence-based knowledge and training in this area . Maria Pollards' book is well presented and overall a very welcome addition to my library and one which this student will not hesitate to recommend to colleagues and friends in clinical fields and academic institutions...

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