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

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 …

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 …

Mounting scientific evidence documents the diverse health benefits of successful breast-
feeding for infants and mothers. The trend toward earlier discharge of newborns, however …

1. Physicians can help limit infants' exposure to medications in human milk without
interfering with breastfeeding. 2. Maternal breast problems and conditions may be …

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 …

Human milk is a complex secretion that is the sole ideal food for babies for at least the first 6
months of life. The amount and composition of the milk is largely independent of the mother's …

This book aims to provide physicians and other health professionals in all specialties with a
concise reference on breast feeding and human lactation. It serves as an essential guide to …

Considerable advances have occurred in recent years in the scientific knowledge of the
benefits of breastfeeding, the mechanisms underlying these benefits, and in the clinical …

This handbook provides scientific information and helpful advice on the practical
management of breastfeeding. This publication is intended for all mothers and the health …