The fundamental importance of breastfeeding to the health and well-being of mothers and
infants worldwide is accepted widely. As noted by the American Academy of Pediatrics in its …

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 …

For more than 4200 species of mammals, breastfeeding is a natural process, ensuring
survival of the species. For humans, the most developed of mammals, it is also a learned …

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 …

This qualitative study analyzes mothers' reports of breastfeeding care experiences from
pregnancy through infancy. Most research on medical support for breastfeeding examines a …

A premature baby's ability to breastfeed can depend on many factors, including medical
condition and how early the baby was born. For premature babies, there is usually a step-by …

Background B reastfeeding mothers may encounter unforeseen reasons for separation from
their infants, but more often women express and store milk for planned events, lifestyle …

For most infants, there is no better source of nutrition than breast milk. Breastfeeding is more
than a lifestyle choice; it is an investment in the health of mothers and babies. Over the past …

An infant suckling at his or her mother's breast is not simply receiving a meal, but is intensely
engaged in a dynamic, bidirectional, biological dialogue. It is a process in which physical …