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The Breastfeeding Mother and the Pediatrician

Year: 2008

Type: article

Abstract: An estimated 70% of mothers in the United States initiate breastfeeding annually. Mothers often discuss breastfeeding problems with their infant's pediatrician. Pediatricians may feel unsure about their role when assisting the nonpatient, breastfeeding mother. By having practical solutions and support systems in place to anticipate and tend to breastfeeding mothers' needs, pediatricians can be instrumental in preventing early weaning. The purpose of this article is to provide practical suggestions to outpatient-based pediatric health care providers when assisting the breastfeeding dyad.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation

DOI: 10.1177/0890334408321091

Authors: Sheela R. Geraghty, Sarah W. Riddle, Ulfat Shaikh

Institutions: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, University of California, Davis

Language: English

Topic: Breastfeeding Practices and Influences

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences