The cup-versus-bottle debate: A theme from an ethnographic study of the supplementation of breastfed infants in hospital in the United Kingdom

Authors: Cloherty, M., Alexander, J., Holloway, I., Galvin, K. and Inch, S.

Journal: Journal of Human Lactation

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 151-162

ISSN: 0890-3344

DOI: 10.1177/0890334405275447

Abstract:

This article reports 1 theme from an ethnographic study that aimed to describe the experiences, expectations, and beliefs of mothers and health care professionals concerning supplementation in a UK maternity unit. Observation was conducted on the postnatal ward and the newborn infant unit, and 30 mothers, 17 midwives, 4 neonatal nurses, 3 health care assistants, 3 senior house officers, and 3 senior pediatricians gave in-depth interviews during a 9-month period in 2002. One of the major themes that emerged was the cup-versus-bottle debate. There were 3 categories strongly linked to this theme: difficulties returning to the breast, ease of use, and necessary skills and knowledge. It appears there is an urgent need to determine which is the best method of giving supplementary feeds, so that full, accurate information can be given to mothers, appropriate policies be devised, and the necessary resources and staff training be provided. © Copyright 2005 International Lactation Consultant Association.

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The cup-versus-bottle debate: a theme from an ethnographic study of the supplementation of breastfed infants in hospital in the United kingdom.

Authors: Cloherty, M., Alexander, J., Holloway, I., Galvin, K. and Inch, S.

Journal: J Hum Lact

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 151-162

ISSN: 0890-3344

DOI: 10.1177/0890334405275447

Abstract:

This article reports 1 theme from an ethnographic study that aimed to describe the experiences, expectations, and beliefs of mothers and health care professionals concerning supplementation in a UK maternity unit. Observation was conducted on the postnatal ward and the newborn infant unit, and 30 mothers, 17 midwives, 4 neonatal nurses, 3 health care assistants, 3 senior house officers, and 3 senior pediatricians gave in-depth interviews during a 9-month period in 2002. One of the major themes that emerged was the cup-versus-bottle debate. There were 3 categories strongly linked to this theme: difficulties returning to the breast, ease of use, and necessary skills and knowledge. It appears there is an urgent need to determine which is the best method of giving supplementary feeds, so that full, accurate information can be given to mothers, appropriate policies be devised, and the necessary resources and staff training be provided.

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The cup-versus-bottle debate: A theme from an ethnographic study of the supplementation of breastfed infants in hospital in the United Kingdom

Authors: Cloherty, M., Alexander, J., Holloway, I., Galvin, K. and Inch, S.

Journal: JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 151-162

eISSN: 1552-5732

ISSN: 0890-3344

DOI: 10.1177/0890334405275447

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The cup-versus-bottle debate: a theme from an ethnographic study of the supplementation of breastfed infants in hospital in the United Kingdom

Authors: Cloherty, M., Alexander, J., Holloway, I., Galvin, K.T. and Inch, S.

Journal: Journal of Human Lactation

Volume: 21

Pages: 151-162

ISSN: 0890-3344

DOI: 10.1177/0890334405275447

Abstract:

This article reports 1 theme from an ethnographic study that aimed to describe the experiences, expectations, and beliefs of mothers and health care professionals concerning supplementation in a UK maternity unit. Observation was conducted on the postnatal ward and the newborn infant unit, and 30 mothers, 17 midwives, 4 neonatal nurses, 3 health care assistants, 3 senior house officers, and 3 senior pediatricians gave in-depth interviews during a 9-month period in 2002. One of the major themes that emergedwas the cup-versus-bottle debate. There were 3 categories strongly linked to this theme: difficulties returning to the breast, ease of use, and necessary skills and knowledge. It appears there is an urgent need to determine which is the best method of giving supplementary feeds, so that full, accurate information can be given to mothers, appropriate policies be devised, and the necessary resources and staff training be provided.

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The cup-versus-bottle debate: a theme from an ethnographic study of the supplementation of breastfed infants in hospital in the United kingdom.

Authors: Cloherty, M., Alexander, J., Holloway, I., Galvin, K. and Inch, S.

Journal: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association

Volume: 21

Issue: 2

Pages: 151-162

eISSN: 1552-5732

ISSN: 0890-3344

DOI: 10.1177/0890334405275447

Abstract:

This article reports 1 theme from an ethnographic study that aimed to describe the experiences, expectations, and beliefs of mothers and health care professionals concerning supplementation in a UK maternity unit. Observation was conducted on the postnatal ward and the newborn infant unit, and 30 mothers, 17 midwives, 4 neonatal nurses, 3 health care assistants, 3 senior house officers, and 3 senior pediatricians gave in-depth interviews during a 9-month period in 2002. One of the major themes that emerged was the cup-versus-bottle debate. There were 3 categories strongly linked to this theme: difficulties returning to the breast, ease of use, and necessary skills and knowledge. It appears there is an urgent need to determine which is the best method of giving supplementary feeds, so that full, accurate information can be given to mothers, appropriate policies be devised, and the necessary resources and staff training be provided.

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