ABM Clinical Protocol #13: Contraception During Breastfeeding, Revised 2015
Pamela Berens1, Miriam Labbok,
11 Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Texas , Houston, Texas.
Summary
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine develops clinical guidelines to support breastfeeding success. These protocols offer flexible management options for medical issues affecting mothers and infants.
Area of Science:
- Breastfeeding Medicine
- Clinical Protocols
- Infant and Maternal Health
Background:
- The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine aims to improve breastfeeding outcomes.
- Clinical protocols are essential for managing common issues impacting breastfeeding.
- Evidence-based guidelines support healthcare providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of clinical protocols by the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine.
- To provide guidelines for managing medical problems affecting breastfeeding.
- To emphasize the role of protocols in supporting breastfeeding mothers and infants.
Main Methods:
- Development of clinical protocols by experts.
- Review of common medical problems impacting breastfeeding.
- Dissemination of guidelines for clinical practice.
Main Results:
- Established clinical protocols for common breastfeeding challenges.
- Guidelines address medical issues affecting breastfeeding success.
- Protocols are intended as flexible management tools.
Conclusions:
- Clinical protocols support breastfeeding success.
- Protocols serve as guidelines, not rigid standards.
- Individualized patient care and treatment variations are encouraged.
Related Concept Videos
01:22Birth Control Methods
7.4K
Vasectomy is a surgical form of male sterilization that involves severing and sealing the vasa deferentia, preventing sperm from mixing with semen during ejaculation. Because a vasectomy does not impact the testes' ability to produce testosterone, hormone levels, libido, and sexual function generally remain unchanged. While vasectomy is highly effective in preventing pregnancy, with a success rate near 99.85%, rare cases of recanalization (spontaneous reconnection) can occur. Although...
7.4K
01:23Methods of Documentation V: CBE
1.6K
Charting by Exception, or CBE, is a method of documentation used in healthcare, particularly in nursing, that focuses on documenting only significant or abnormal findings rather than recording every detail. This approach aims to streamline the documentation process, improve efficiency, and ensure that healthcare providers can quickly identify deviations from normalcy in patient assessments.
In CBE, healthcare professionals establish predefined standards of practice that define what constitutes...
In CBE, healthcare professionals establish predefined standards of practice that define what constitutes...
1.6K
01:23Types of Biopharmaceutical Studies: Controlled and Non-Controlled Approaches
582
Biopharmaceutical studies constitute a vital field aiming to enhance drug delivery methods and refine therapeutic approaches, drawing upon diverse interdisciplinary knowledge. In research methodologies, the choice between controlled and non-controlled studies significantly influences the study's reliability and accuracy.
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
Non-controlled studies, commonly employed for initial exploration, lack a control group, rendering them susceptible to biases and external influences. In contrast,...
582
01:29Drug Dosing: Infants and Children
929
Pediatric patient dosages diverge from adults due to disparities in body surface area, total body water, and extracellular fluid per kilogram of body weight. The dosing regimen considers the variations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacology across distinct age groups, encompassing preterm newborns, infants, young children, older children, and adolescents. Calculation of pediatric patient doses is predicated on determining body surface area, which exhibits a superior correlation with the child's...
929
01:21Intrauterine Drug Delivery Systems
155
Controlled-release systems for intravaginal and intrauterine drug delivery have been developed primarily for the administration of contraceptive steroid hormones. These delivery routes circumvent first-pass hepatic metabolism, thereby enhancing bioavailability and allowing for reduced systemic dosages compared to oral administration. Such approaches contribute to improved therapeutic efficacy and patient compliance, particularly in long-term contraceptive regimens.Intravaginal Drug Delivery...
155
01:30Development of Human Microbiota
50
The human microbiota begins developing at birth and undergoes continual change as we age. Infancy marks a critical period of microbial sensitivity, offering a “window of opportunity” during which beneficial microbes help mature the immune system. By age three, children typically develop a more stable and diverse microbial community. Newborns acquire microbes from their immediate environment; vaginal delivery favors maternal vaginal microbes, while cesarean births favor microbes from...
50