Despite the present climate of professional and lay enthusiasm for breast-feeding, many
women experience problems in the initiation of lactation, either because of misinformation …

• It is often difficult for new mothers to know whom to approach for the necessary guidance
and practical problem solving required for successful long-term lactation. Although …

Human milk is universally recognized as the preferred nutrition for infants. Exclusive
breastfeeding is ideal for approximately 6 months of life, and continued breastfeeding …

The pediatrician plays a crucial role in the success of breast-feeding by providing well-
researched, practical advice and support to the lactating woman, beginning in the prenatal …

Assisting women with breastfeeding is not a new concept. Through the ages, women have
helped each other master this fine art. When breastfeeding began to diminish and artificial …

The pediatrician plays a major role in advocating, promoting, and managing breastfeeding,
beginning in the prenatal period by providing facts and discussing questions and concerns …

This article updates clinicians in the successful initiation and practical management of
nursing couples. Routine breast-feeding anticipatory guidance is provided, and specific …

Breast milk is widely accepted as the ideal source of nutrition for infants. In order to ensure
success in breastfeeding, it is important that it be initiated as early as possible during the …

Physicians must continue to improve their knowledge regarding lactation. Improved
education will allow for alterations in standard practices that may deter breastfeeding …

Specific guidelines for assisting patients in breastfeeding their infants are outlined,
beginning in the prenatal period and continuing through initiation of nursing and established …