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Maternal accounts of their breast-feeding intent and early challenges after caesarean childbirth (2014)
Journal Article
Tully, K. P., & Ball, H. L. (2014). Maternal accounts of their breast-feeding intent and early challenges after caesarean childbirth. Midwifery, 30(6), 712-719. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.midw.2013.10.014

Background: breast-feeding outcomes are often worse after caesarean section compared to vaginal childbirth. Objectives: this study characterises mothers' breast-feeding intentions and their infant feeding experiences after caesarean childbirth. Metho... Read More about Maternal accounts of their breast-feeding intent and early challenges after caesarean childbirth.

Exploring socioeconomic differences in bedtime behaviours and sleep duration in English preschool children (2014)
Journal Article
Jones, C. H., & Ball, H. L. (2014). Exploring socioeconomic differences in bedtime behaviours and sleep duration in English preschool children. Infant and Child Development, 23(5), 518-531. https://doi.org/10.1002/icd.1848

Children's sleep is critical for optimal health and development; yet sleep duration has decreased in recent decades, and many children do not have adequate sleep. Certain sleep behaviours (‘sleep hygiene’) are commonly recommended, and there is some... Read More about Exploring socioeconomic differences in bedtime behaviours and sleep duration in English preschool children.