Objective: to evaluate the level of knowledge of surveyed women about breastfeeding before and after the maternity school. Material and methods. The anonymous survey of 300 women on breastfeeding has been conducted. The questionnaire consisted of two parts: theoretical and practical. The questionnaire has been filled in on the 3d day after the childbirth (before the maternity course). On the 4th day after the childbirth mothers have been provided with the main issues on breastfeeding and practical recommendations. Results. The questionnaire survey has showed the low level of knowledge of mothers about breastfeeding before the maternity school. The level of knowledge after the school has increased in 2.5 times. The knowledge in practical aspects has increased in 5.2 times. Conclusion. The courses on breastfeeding contribute to the educational status of mothers concerning the questions of correct lactation dominant.
Belyaeva N.A., Panina O.S., Chernenkov Yu.V. Evaluation of knowledge of breastfeeding mothers before and after the maternity school // Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research, Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2014, pp. 108-110

The article presents the results of research of physical development of children of infant and early age living in the territory of Engels Municipal Union. The purpose: To prove necessity of working out of regional standards of physical development of children under three years. Material and methods: Anthropometrical investigation of children under three years living in territory of Engels Municipal Union has been carried out. Results: Regional features of physical development of healthy children of region and discrepancy of centile tables of physical development estimation of children of infant and early age have been revealed. Conclusion: The received data have confirmed necessity of regional centile tables of physical development estimation of children.
Yelizarova T.V. Regional standards of physical development of small children and infants in Engels municipal union // Saratov Journal of Medical Scientific Research, Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2012, pp. 284-288