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 Breastfeeding is the biologically normative mode of feeding human infants, and
reduces the risk of breast cancer for mothers. This systematic review assesses engagement …

BACKGROUND: In-hospital formula feeding (IHFF) of breastfed infants is associated with
shorter duration of breastfeeding. Despite evidence-based guidelines on when IHFF is …

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 …

Infants exposed in utero to opioids will demonstrate a withdrawal syndrome known as
neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). Buprenorphine is a long‐acting opioid with …

Background Comprehensive prenatal education on infant feeding is recommended by many
United States health organizations because of the need to maximize maternal preparedness …

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 …

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

Background Breastfeeding self-efficacy is a woman's self-belief and confidence in her
perceived ability to breastfeed. This modifiable determinant is strongly associated with …

Breastmilk is the best nutrition to reduce morbidity and mortality among infants with low birth
weight (LBW). However, breastfeeding LBW infants during hospitalization is often …