Midwifery management of breastfeeding: using the evidence
โ Scribed by Jan Weingrad Smith; Mary Rose Tully
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2001
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 447 KB
- Volume
- 46
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1526-9523
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โฆ Synopsis
ABSTRACT
Strong evidence supports breastfeeding as the appropriate health choice for both mothers and infants. However, the mechanics of breastfeeding are frequently less well understood. This review of both the research and clinical evidence regarding appropriate breastfeeding management is designed to aid the midwife and other health care professionals in providing care and teaching, which will optimize maternal and infant health.
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