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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
Published on: September 22, 2023
Optimizing successful breastfeeding in the newborn
Rachel Cramton1, Muhammad Zain-Ul-Abideen, Bonny Whalen
1Department of Pediatrics, Dartmouth Medical School, Hanover, NH 03756, USA.
Current Opinion in Pediatrics
|May 8, 2009
Summary
Breastfeeding initiation and duration are increasing in the US, but national targets remain unmet. Evidence-based strategies like the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative improve breastfeeding success.
Area of Science:
- Perinatal care
- Public health
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Breastfeeding rates in the US show improvement but fall short of Healthy People 2010 objectives.
- Optimizing breastfeeding in the neonatal period is crucial for maternal and infant health.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of the current state of breastfeeding in the United States.
- To evaluate evidence-based strategies for enhancing successful breastfeeding during the neonatal period.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent evidence on breastfeeding promotion and support.
- Analysis of national survey data on pediatricians' breastfeeding guidance.
Main Results:
- The 'Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding' and the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative are effective in increasing breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity.
- A significant percentage of pediatricians do not consistently provide evidence-based breastfeeding recommendations.
Conclusions:
- The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative, grounded in the 'Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding', is a proven model for supporting breastfeeding.
- Pediatricians play a vital role in optimizing breastfeeding outcomes through anticipatory guidance aligned with evidence-based practices.
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