Relactation: Review of Experiences and Recommendations for Practice

WHO

Published in : 1998

Available in : English, French, Spanish

Often re-lactation is considered as an exceptional experience. However, evidence shows that most women can relactate if they are motivated and have adequate information and support. This review documents experiences and provides practical guidelines for health workers caring for women and children to assist mothers to relactate.

Documents :
English (PDF, 2.15Mb)
French (PDF, 653.37Kb)
Spanish (PDF, 398.67Kb)

Originally posted at : WHO - Publications

This resource is listed under:

Themes : Breastfeeding, general, Complementary feeding, general, Emergency, general, Interventions, general, Breastfeeding counseling, Breastfeeding counseling, Exclusive breastfeeding, HTP module 17, Infant feeding in emergencies, Infant, Young Child Feeding, Maternal and child health

Life-cycle focus : Lactation, Infancy

Resource types : Field guide, Guidelines, Operational guidance: Programme and implementation