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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
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Insights
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine develops clinical guidelines to support breastfeeding success. These protocols offer a framework for physician education, not strict medical standards.
Area of Science:
- Breastfeeding Medicine
- Clinical Protocols
- Physician Education
Background:
- Breastfeeding is crucial for infant and maternal health.
- Medical conditions can negatively impact breastfeeding.
- Standardized clinical guidance is needed for healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of clinical protocols by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
- To provide guidelines for managing common medical issues affecting breastfeeding.
- To establish a framework for educating physicians on breastfeeding support.
Main Methods:
- Development of clinical protocols.
- Focus on common medical problems impacting breastfeeding.
- Creation of guidelines for healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Clinical protocols for breastfeeding management have been developed.
- These protocols address common medical issues.
- Guidelines are established for physician education.
Conclusions:
- The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine provides essential clinical guidelines.
- Protocols aim to enhance breastfeeding success.
- These guidelines serve as an educational framework for physicians.
Abstract:
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 guidelines for the care of breastfeeding mothers and infants and do not delineate an exclusive course of treatment or serve as standards of medical care. Variations in treatment may be appropriate according to the needs of an individual patient. These guidelines are not intended to be all-inclusive, but to provide a basic framework for physician education regarding breastfeeding.
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