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.

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