Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians (3rd Edition)
The Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians, 3rd Edition, is the definitive resource on breastfeeding initiation, maintenance, support, and advocacy. Jointly developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), this must-have handbook features the most important and up-to-date developments in breastfeeding practice, research, policies, and outreach guidance, assembled by an expert physician panel. Available for purchase at https://shop.aap.org/breastfeeding-handbook-for-physicians-3rd-edition-paperback/
9: Maintenance of Breastfeeding: The Newborn and Infant
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Published:December 2022
"Maintenance of Breastfeeding: The Newborn and Infant", Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, Richard J. Schanler, MD, FAAP, FABM
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Skilled anticipatory guidance and positive support are critical to the maintenance of lactation. When physicians have a good understanding of common breastfeeding issues, they can help foster a growing, healthy newborn and infant and a mother who is comfortable and confident with breastfeeding. Issues common to breastfeeding maintenance in the newborn and infant are addressed in this chapter.
