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Breastfeeding during maternal or infant illness.

M M Coates, J Riordan

    Naacog'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
    |January 1, 1992
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    Continuing breastfeeding during hospitalization benefits mothers and infants. It prevents maternal complications and provides infants with vital antibodies and nutrition, easing nursing care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatrics
    • Neonatal Care
    • Lactation Studies

    Background:

    • Hospitalization presents challenges to maintaining breastfeeding.
    • Policies often do not adequately support breastfeeding mothers and infants.

    Observation:

    • Ill mothers can continue breastfeeding to avoid engorgement and mastitis.
    • Breast milk provides ill infants with antibodies, hydration, and nutrition.
    • The mother-infant dyad's physical and emotional connection eases nursing care.

    Findings:

    • Breastfeeding continuation during hospital stays is feasible and advantageous.
    • Maternal and infant illnesses do not necessitate cessation of breastfeeding.
    • Supportive hospital policies enhance breastfeeding outcomes.

    Implications:

    • Hospital protocols should integrate and promote breastfeeding.
    • Encouraging breastfeeding improves maternal and infant health outcomes.
    • Lactational support is crucial for hospitalized mother-infant pairs.

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