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Background Postpartum depression (PPD) (sometimes referred to as pregnancy-related mood disorder) is one of the most common and serious postpartum conditions, affecting 10% to 20% of mothers within the first…

Goals 1. Promote, support, and sustain breastfeeding in the near-term infant. 2. Maintain optimal health of infant and mother. Purpose 1. Allow infants born at 35 to 37 weeks of…

Background Galactogogues (or lactogogues) are medications or other substances believed to assist initiation, maintenance, or augmentation of maternal milk production. Because low milk supply is one of the most common…

Storage Containers 1. Hard-sided containers, such as hard plastic or glass, are the preferred containers for long-term human milk storage. These containers should have an airtight seal. 2. Plastic bags…

Purpose The purpose of this protocol is to promote a philosophy of maternal infant care that advocates breastfeeding and supports the normal physiologic functions involved in the establishment of this…

Introduction The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is a worldwide organization of physicians dedicated to the promotion, protection, and support of breastfeeding and human lactation. One of the goals of the…

Background Hospital policies and routines greatly influence breastfeeding success. The Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) has defined the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding, and 20 years of research has now verified…

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. These protocols serve only as…

Introduction Mastitis is a common condition in lactating women; estimates from prospective studies range from 3% to 20%, depending on the definition and length of postpartum follow-up. The majority of…