Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 9, 2026

Assessment of the Efficacy of An Osteopathic Treatment in Infants with Biomechanical Impairments to Suckling
07:11

Assessment of the Efficacy of An Osteopathic Treatment in Infants with Biomechanical Impairments to Suckling

Published on: February 5, 2019

ABM clinical protocol #18: guidelines for breastfeeding infants with cleft lip, cleft palate, or cleft lip and

Sheena Reilly1, Julie Reid, Jemma Skeat

  • 1Speech Pathology Department, Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.

Breastfeeding Medicine : the Official Journal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine
|July 27, 2013
PubMed

Insights

The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine creates clinical guidelines to help manage medical issues affecting breastfeeding. These protocols offer flexible guidance, not strict rules, for individualized patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Clinical Medicine
  • Lactation Science

Background:

  • The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) aims to support breastfeeding success.
  • Clinical protocols are essential for managing common issues impacting breastfeeding.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the development of clinical protocols by the ABM.
  • To clarify the role of these protocols in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

  • Development of evidence-based clinical protocols.
  • Dissemination of guidelines for healthcare providers.

Main Results:

  • Protocols address common medical problems affecting breastfeeding.
  • Protocols are intended as guidelines, not rigid standards.

Conclusions:

  • ABM protocols provide valuable guidance for breastfeeding care.
  • Individualized patient needs should guide treatment variations.

More Related Videos

A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect05:04

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

Related Concept Videos

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management01:22

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned under...
Development of the Oral Microbiota01:28

Development of the Oral Microbiota

The establishment of the oral microbiome begins before birth, challenging the long-held belief that the fetal oral cavity is sterile. The presence of oral microbes such as Streptococcus and Fusobacterium in amniotic fluid suggests that microbial exposure may occur in utero, potentially through translocation from the maternal oral or gastrointestinal tract. This early colonization primes the neonatal immune system and sets the stage for subsequent microbial succession. Maternal health,...
Suctioning the Nasopharyngeal Airway01:29

Suctioning the Nasopharyngeal Airway

Nasopharyngeal suctioning is a procedure to remove secretions from the upper part of the respiratory tract that the patient cannot clear independently. It helps maintain airway patency and prevents complications such as aspiration pneumonia.
Equipment Required