Obstetric anesthesia has evolved over the course of its history to encompass comprehensive
aspects of maternal care, ranging from cesarean delivery anesthesia and labor analgesia to …

Lactogenesis II is the onset of copious milk production following parturition. Delayed onset of
lactogenesis II (DLII) often contributes to poorer lactation performance, which may adversely …

A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols, free from commercial interest or influence, for managing common medical …

Background The rates of breastfeeding worldwide are slowly improving since 1996. Europe
is still trailing behind the global breastfeeding incidence and prevalence rates. Thus …

This cross-sectional observational study was conducted to compare breastfeeding success
and breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers who gave birth via vaginal delivery …

Introduction Acute pain is a common complication following cesarean section under general
anesthesia. Post–cesarean section pain management is important for both the mother and …

Context: Studies have shown that exclusive breastfeeding at hospital discharge is
associated with longer duration of breastfeeding. Method of delivery (MOD) is a barrier that …

Objectives This study was conducted to compare the breastfeeding outcomes and self-
efficacy in the early postpartum period of women who had given birth by cesarean under …

Background: WHO and UNICEF recommend breastfeeding to be initiated within an hour of
birth. However, timely initiation of breastfeeding remains low in Ethiopia. Therefore, this …

BACKGROUND Cesarean section (CS) rates that are higher than the WHO recommendation
may pose morbidity and mortality risks for both mother and child. In recent years, the number …