Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Management of common breast-feeding problems

J Melnikow1, J M Bedinghaus

  • 1Department of Family Practice, University of California at Davis, Sacramento 95826.

The Journal of Family Practice
|July 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Breast-feeding offers significant health benefits for infants, reducing illness and providing ideal nutrition. This review covers common breastfeeding challenges and management strategies for family physicians, emphasizing continued nursing support.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Preferences for surveillance strategies for women treated for high-grade precancerous cervical lesions.

Gynecologic oncology·2010
Same author

Oral contraceptive use associated with myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke but not angina.

The Western journal of medicine·2008
Same author

New tests for cervical cancer screening.

American family physician·2001
Same author

Over-the-counter foot remedies.

American family physician·2001
Same author

Engaging patients in medical decision making.

BMJ (Clinical research ed.)·2001
Same author

Vaginal birth after cesarean in California.

Obstetrics and gynecology·2001

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Family Medicine
  • Lactation Science

Background:

  • Breast-feeding is recognized for its substantial health benefits, including reduced infant morbidity and optimal neonatal nutrition.
  • Common challenges encountered during breast-feeding require timely and effective management by healthcare providers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review common breast-feeding problems encountered by family physicians.
  • To provide guidance on managing maternal and infant issues, including medication-related concerns.
  • To emphasize strategies for the prevention and treatment of lactation complications.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of documented breast-feeding benefits and challenges.
  • Analysis of common maternal and infant problems during lactation.

Related Experiment Videos

  • Examination of management strategies for nipple soreness, blocked ducts, mastitis, and infant weight gain.
  • Review of medication use during breast-feeding and its impact on nursing.

    • Main Results:

    • Proper infant positioning and attention to the let-down reflex are key for preventing and treating nipple soreness.
    • Early identification and treatment of blocked ducts and mastitis prevent complications and allow continued nursing.
    • Poor infant weight gain is addressed by increasing nursing frequency; jaundice and gastroenteritis rarely necessitate stopping breast-feeding.
    • Many maternal medications are compatible with breast-feeding, and support enables continued nursing even after returning to work.

    Conclusions:

    • Family physicians play a crucial role in managing common breast-feeding problems.
    • Effective strategies exist for preventing and treating lactation complications, ensuring continued breast-feeding.
    • With appropriate advice and support, mothers can successfully overcome challenges and maintain breast-feeding.