Background Many women express concern about their ability to produce enough milk, and
insufficient milk is frequently cited as the reason for supplementation and early termination of …

Breastmilk is the physiologic norm for infant nutrition. Despite recommendations from major
health organizations, many women in the US are not achieving this metric. Understanding …

Executive summary The first few hours and days of a newborn's life are a critical window for
establishing lactation and for providing mothers with the support they need to breastfeed …

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 …

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 conditions 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 …

Recommendations for feeding infants and young children have changed substantially over
time owing to scientific advances, cultural influences, societal trends, and other factors. At …

Page 1 Protecting, promoting and supporting breastfeeding: THE BABY-FRIENDLY HOSPITAL
INITIATIVE FOR SMALL, SICK AND PRETERM NEWBORNS Page 2 Protecting, promoting and …

Background: A comprehensive approach to breastfeeding support requires elucidation of
how metabolic health influences milk production. Objective: We compared metabolic health …