The Preservation of Infant Life: A Guide for Health Visitors, Six Lectures to the Voluntary Health, Visitors in the Borough of St. Pancras (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Emilia Kanthack

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484653598 ISBN 13: 9780484653596

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Practical guidance for health visitors aiming to reduce infant mortality.

This guide offers hands-on insight into building trust with families, coordinating with midwives, and delivering effective care in communities with limited resources. It presents a clear approach to understanding the needs of mothers and babies, from prenatal to postnatal care, with an emphasis on compassion and practical, science-based advice.

The book speaks to the realities of working in crowded, poor neighborhoods and shows how to apply public health principles in everyday visits. It covers how to support breastfeeding, identify when artificial feeding is appropriate, and prevent common infant illnesses through cleanliness, regular feeding, and attentive care. Expect guidance on communication, tact, and building useful partnerships with families and other professionals.

• How to establish rapport with mothers and families from diverse backgrounds
• Practical breastfeeding support, nutrition, and hydration basics for new mothers
• Early signs of infant illness and when to seek medical advice
• Strategies for coordinating with midwives and other caregivers to improve outcomes

Ideal for readers of public health practice and professional mothers’ support workers who want concrete, field-tested methods to reduce infant mortality.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484653598
• ISBN 13: 9780484653596
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 108