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

Universal breastfeeding is recommended by the American College of Obstetrics and
Gynecology (ACOG), the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations International …

• The WHO, the US Surgeon General, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American
Academy of Family Practice, ACOG, and the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine endorse …

Background Too much or too little milk production are common problems in a lactation
consultant's practice. Whereas underproduction is widely discussed in the lactation …

Breastfeeding and Human Lactation, Sixth Edition is the ultimate reference for the latest
clinical techniques and research findings that direct evidence-based clinical practice for …

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 …

Background: Breastfeeding durations in the United States fall short of public health
objectives. We sought to quantify the prevalence and identify risk factors for early, undesired …

Background: Too much or too little milk production are common problems in a lactation
consultant's practice. Whereas underproduction is widely discussed in the lactation …

Research shows that mothers who are obese (with a BMI> 30) are less likely to initiate
lactation, have delayed lactogenesis II, and are prone to early cessation of breastfeeding …