Mastitis is a common condition that predominates during the puerperium. Breast abscesses
are less common, however when they do develop, delays in specialist referral may occur …

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 …

Written and edited by leading physicians, Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession,
9th Edition, offers comprehensive, dependable information and guidance in this multifaceted …

Background: Many women in developed countries do not meet their breastfeeding goals
and wean early because of breast pain. Objective: This study aimed to describe clinical …

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 …

Background Bovine mastitis is the most frequent and costly illness impacting dairy herds
worldwide. The presence of subclinical mastitis in dairy cows has an impact on the …

Breastfeeding is immunoprotective and World Health Organization recommends exclusive
breastfeeding for about six months with continuation of breastfeeding for one year or longer …

Background Mastitis is an acute, debilitating condition that occurs in approximately 20% of
breastfeeding women who experience a red, painful breast with fever. This paper describes …

Background In terms of maternal morbidity and mortality, the puerperium is just as significant
as pregnancy and childbirth. Nearly half of all maternal deaths occur in the time after …

Background Despite the health benefits of breastfeeding, initiation and duration rates
continue to fall short of international guidelines. Many factors influence a woman's decision …