There has been an increase in breast‐feeding supported by the recommendations of the
American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization. An anesthesiologist …

Background The optimal timing of epidural analgesia has been a controversial issue, and
how early women can benefit from epidural analgesia is still debated. The objective of this …

The number of caesarean sections performed worldwide is increasing, and with it, the need
for the optimal analgesia strategies. Deficient postoperative analgesia increases the need …

Introduction: Few women who reside in Hong Kong exclusively breastfeed, and one‐half
stop breastfeeding within the first few months. There is little research in this population on …

This text examines the research and evidence connecting birth practices to breastfeeding
outcomes. It takes an in-depth look at the post-birth experiences of the mother and baby …

Breastfeeding benefits both infant and maternal health. Use of epidural anesthesia during
labor is increasingly common and may interfere with breastfeeding. Studies analyzing …

In-hospital formula supplementation of breastfed infants negatively impacts breastfeeding
duration. Infants from low-income families have some of the lowest exclusive breastfeeding …

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the extent of passage of hydrocodone and its active metabolite,
hydromorphone, into breast milk. METHODS: This is a pharmacokinetic study of 30 …

Background In recent years there has been a steady influx of immigrants into Hong Kong
from Mainland China, where breastfeeding patterns differ. Studies in other regions have …

Background: The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative requires hospitals to pay market price for
infant formula. No studies have specifically examined the effect of hospitals paying for infant …