The Benefits of Bedsharing
Written by Prof: Helen Ball, Sally Inch & Marion Copeland


Introduction

Although there has been much controversy surrounding the safety of bedsharing research clearly demonstrates a link between bedsharing and successful
breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding requires mother and baby to be close together. This enables the mother to respond quickly to the baby’s early hunger cues.

The ideal way to feed a baby is to
breastfeed exclusively for six months.
However, lots of mothers give up
breastfeeding before three months
because they find it difficult to cope
with feeding their baby in the middle
of the night.

This programme looks at how bedsharing can help the mother to deal with night-time feeds and the benefits and safety issues of sharing a bed with a baby.


App includes:

Five video chapters
Image gallery