Bedsharing and Breastfeeding: The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Protocol #6, Revision 2019
Peter S Blair1, Helen L Ball2, James J McKenna3,4
1Centre for Academic Child Health, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Insights
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine creates clinical guidelines to support breastfeeding mothers and infants. These protocols offer flexible treatment options, not strict medical standards.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Medicine
- Lactation Science
Background:
- The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine aims to improve breastfeeding success.
- Clinical protocols are essential for managing common breastfeeding challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the development and purpose of clinical protocols for breastfeeding management.
- To clarify the role of these protocols as guidelines, not rigid standards of care.
Main Methods:
- Development of evidence-based clinical protocols.
- Dissemination of guidelines for healthcare providers.
Main Results:
- Protocols address common medical issues affecting breastfeeding.
- Guidelines emphasize individualized patient care.
Conclusions:
- Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols provide flexible guidance.
- 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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