Breastfeeding - Abby Baskett

Dr Abby Baskett talks about breastfeeding. Abby is a Paediatrician and International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and works as a Paediatric emergency specialist at Starship Childrens Emergency Department.

Topics

‘Breast is best’ – the benefits of breast milk.
Tips for taking a good breast feeding history- what information is important?
Mastitis and infection
Treatment of a tongue-tied baby
Potential problems and simple solutions
Infant factors to watch for when assessing
Is baby getting enough milk?
What are the red flags when assessing breastfeeding?
Who should we refer to if we are concerned?

Take home messages

Take a good history, do a thorough examination of both mother and bay and watch interactions and feeding.
Get community support and lactation support early.
WHO recommends exclusively breastfeed infants for first six months to achieve optimal growth, development and health.
Thereafter, give nutritious complementary foods and continue breastfeeding up to the age of two years or beyond.

Resources

Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine evidence-based resources
La Leche League New Zealand support network
Breastfeeding NZ Ministry of Health

Patient Resources

Presenter

Dr Abby Baskett

Paediatrician and Breastfeeding Specialist

Abby works as a Paediatric emergency specialist at Starship Children's Emergency Department and in private through BabyWorks in Auckland.

To contact Abby Click here.