Background. Physician support has been shown to increase breast-feeding rates, but
anecdotal reports suggest that physicians are ill prepared for their role in breast-feeding …

The objective of this review is to summarize the current knowledge about the impact of
pregnancy and lactation on the risk of breast cancer and possibility of breastfeeding after …

Although carcinoma of the breast complicates 1: 3000 deliveries in the US, most breast
conditions unique to pregnancy and lactation are benign--for example, lactating adenoma …

Breast cancer is the most common malignant tumor-affecting women during the child
bearing period. With the rising trend in delaying pregnancy later in life, the issue of …

Delay in diagnosing breast cancer in lactating women has been considered the reason for
poor outcomes. Five women whose breast cancer occurred during lactation are discussed …

The Section on Breastfeeding is one of 50 sections of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
In this Physicians' Focus, we describe the mission, vision, and activities of the Section on …

Background Breast cancer (BC) is the main oncological disease in women of reproductive
age. Around 6% of BC cases occur in women under 40 years of age, with 125,000 new …

Study design A survey was sent to 1,200 fellows of the American College of Obstetricians
and Gynecologists; 397 practicing obstetricians responded. Results Obstetricians who were …

As lactation consultants, we work to promote, protect, and support breastfeeding. When I
think of protecting breastfeeding, what usually comes to mind is guarding against unethical …

The human practice of breast feeding has existed since time immemorial. Other feeding
methods have evolved throughout history. Certain feeding options have become more …