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02 January 2019 02 Jan 2019

Volume 27 | Issue 1

ISSN (Print): 0969-4900

ISSN (Online): 2052-4307

The influence of partners on feeding: A personal reflection

In this article, I will critically reflect on an encounter with a breastfeeding woman and her husband that highlights issues of partner support, cultural influences and, in light of these, meaningful and effective communication The appointment took place during my second year as a student midwife Reflecting on this has helped to develop my competency in standard 41 of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Standards for pre-registration midwifery education:

Clinical Practice

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