Breastfeeding at Night and Infant Sleep Recommendations

At our 10th annual conference-Overcoming Roadblocks for Breastfeeding Success, we had a panel that discussed “Breastfeeding By The Light of The Moon”.  In this panel links were presented as helpful information regarding breastfeeding at night; and infant sleep recommendations

• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  Policy statement re: breastfeeding
  http://www.nctba.org/featured/revised-aap-breastfeeding-policy/

   

• Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
  Clinical Protocol #6 Guideline on Co-Sleeping  and Breastfeeding
  http://www.bfmed.org/Media/Files/Protocols/Protocol_6.pdf

   

• UK Baby Friendly Initiative website with brochure re: night feedings
  http://www.unicef.org.uk/BabyFriendly/Resources/Resources-for-parents/Sharing-a-Bed-With-Your-Baby/
  (go to health professional’s guide for counseling guidepoints)
• UK infant Sleep Information Source (ISIS)
  http://www.isisonline.org.uk/