Background Despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation for immediate
skin-to-skin contact (SSC) after birth, separation of mothers and infants seems to be common …

In the early 1970s, researchers in Ohio, USA, investigated the effects of “Extra Contact”
between mothers and their infants early after birth. The “Extra Contact” consisted of the skin …

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 …

Pacifier usage is controversial, and published recommendations are contradictory. The
purposes of this literature review were to provide a comprehensive summary of risks and …

The health benefits of breastfeeding are so significant that stronger support of breastfeeding
has become a public health priority. Target breastfeeding rates are ensconced in national …

Objective To explore the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of exclusive breastfeeding
among professional caregivers in a suburban community hospital who typically provide, or …

Jaundice develops in most newborn infants and is one of the most common reasons infants
are rehospitalized after birth. American Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guidelines …

Objective To assess patient controlled epidural analgesia (PCEA) versus patient controlled
analgesia (PCA) for postcesarean analgesia and to determine the impact of analgesic …

Background Sudden unexpected postnatal collapse of presumably healthy neonates during
early skin-to-skin contact is a rare, yet recognized occurrence, associated with a high risk of …

The public health importance of breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding, is
gaining increased recognition. Despite a strong evidence base that key hospital maternity …