Breast feeding of twins with regard to pre-term infants

The benefits of breast-feeding for health and development pre-term and full-term infants changed the attitude towards nutrition of twins and higher-order multiples. Mothers of twins are often at risk of unsuccessful initiation of lactation while in hospital. The possibilities to provide appropriate...

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Published inGinekologia polska Vol. 71; no. 11; p. 1406
Main Author Mikiel-Kostyra, K
Format Journal Article
LanguagePolish
Published Poland 01.11.2000
Subjects
Adult
Breast Feeding
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Infant
Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Maternal Behavior
Maternal-Child Health Centers - organization & administration
Poland
Twins
Poland
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Summary:The benefits of breast-feeding for health and development pre-term and full-term infants changed the attitude towards nutrition of twins and higher-order multiples. Mothers of twins are often at risk of unsuccessful initiation of lactation while in hospital. The possibilities to provide appropriate intervention and support when a mother breastfeeds twins are presented.
ISSN:0017-0011