The nutritional and immunologic properties of human milk, along with clear evidence of dose-
dependent optimal health outcomes for both mothers and infants, provide a compelling …

Objectives: The aim of this systematic review was to identify the effectiveness of breast
massage as a treatment for women with breastfeeding problems. More specifically, the …

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 …

Breastfeeding is associated with improved health outcomes for mothers and children. 1–5
Short-term benefits for mothers include a decreased risk of postpartum hemorrhage 6 and …

Background Engorgement is the overfilling of breasts with milk, often occurring in the early
days postpartum. It results in swollen, hard, painful breasts and may lead to premature …

Background: Maternal breast engorgement is one of the most common problems in the
postpartum period. There are several alternative treatments, but there have not been any …

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 …

Lactation and breastfeeding are core components of reproductive health care and
obstetrical providers should be familiar with common complications that may arise in …

About one-third of adolescent mothers receive inadequate prenatal care, and babies born to
young mothers are more likely to be of low birth weight. The objective of this study is to …

Background: Breast engorgement (BE) is a physiologic condition in the postpartum period
characterized by painful swelling of the breasts. BE-associated pain is the second main …