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

Although most women in the United States initiate breastfeeding, more than one half wean
earlier than they desire. As reproductive health experts and advocates for women's health …

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 …

ABM Clinical Protocol #13: Contraception During Breastfeeding Page 1 BREASTFEEDING
MEDICINE Volume 1, Number 1, 2006 Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. ABM Protocols ABM Clinical …

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 …

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

Breastfeeding provides significant health benefits for infants and mothers. However, the
United States continues to fall short of the breastfeeding goals set by the Healthy People …

BACKGROUND One of the more common causes of hypotonia, which we shall use as an
example, is Down syndrome. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a trisomy of …

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 …

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 …