A variety of arbitrary and often unphysiological rules for breastfeeding are frequently
suggested to breastfeeding mothers. Many of these rules duplicate strategies commonly …

A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success …

Milk stasis, blocked ducts, inflammatory or infectious mastitis, and breast abscess represent
the spectrum of maternal hyperlactation syndrome. Management includes decreasing the …

Managing breastfeeding problems is an essential part of newborn care. While much is
written on breast milk undersupply, little is written on oversupply, sometimes known as …

Maternal perception of insufficient milk is a widespread phenomenon in modern
breastfeeding. This article addresses underlying physiology, feeding patterns, growth …

Delayed or failed achievement of lactogenesis II—the onset of copious milk volume—occurs
as a result of various maternal and/or infant factors. Early recognition of these risk factors is …

Many breastfeeding mothers struggle with an over-abundant milk supply, or hypergalactia,
beyond the first few weeks of engorgement. There has been very little research done to …

This was BA's first preg nancy; she was 29 years old. The preg nancy was unre mark able
except for a vag i nal yeast infec tion dur ing the 8th month, which was treated with …

The evidence is now overwhelming that prolonged breastfeeding is one of the most
important contributors to infant health. However, only 69% of women initiate breastfeeding in …

The 4 sections of this manual deal with the following topics: principles of lactation
(physiology and anatomy, benefits of human milk, breast feeding, dietary recommendations …