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Jessica O Boyce1,2, Sheena Reilly2,3, Jemma Skeat1
1Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine develops clinical guidelines to support breastfeeding success. These protocols offer flexible management options for common medical issues affecting mothers and infants.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Lactation Science
- Pediatrics
Background:
- The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine (ABM) aims to enhance breastfeeding success.
- Clinical protocols are essential for managing medical issues impacting breastfeeding.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development of clinical protocols by the ABM.
- To clarify the role of these protocols as guidelines, not rigid standards.
Main Methods:
- Development of evidence-based clinical protocols.
- Dissemination of guidelines for healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Protocols address common medical problems affecting breastfeeding.
- Guidelines emphasize individualized patient care.
Conclusions:
- ABM protocols provide flexible guidance for breastfeeding management.
- Individual patient needs should guide treatment variations.
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.
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