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Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics
Copyright © 2003, Rev 2005 American Academy of Pediatrics
Infant suckles at the breast.
Stimulation ofnerve endings
in mother’snipple/areola sends signalto mother’s
hypothalamus/pituitary.
Pituitary releases prolactin and oxytocin.
Hormones travel via bloodstream
to mammary gland to stimulate milk production and
milk ejectionreflex (let-down).
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Maternal Factors That Support Optimal Lactation Normal breast anatomy Intact neuroendocrine reflex Good general health and
nutritional status Effective support system
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Nutrition During Lactation Generally healthy diet Drink fluids to thirst Adequate protein and
calories Calcium Multivitamin supplement
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Maternal Medications Most are
compatible with breastfeeding.
Medication use in pregnancy is not the same as medication use in lactation.
Weigh benefits against risks.
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Maternal Medications Choose the safest drug
available. Prescribe medications for the
shortest length of time appropriate.
Use short-acting formulations. Administer just after
breastfeeding. Monitor infant for side effects. Report adverse effects to
the proper authorities.
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References AAP Committee on Drugs Hale: Medications and
Mothers’ Milk Lawrence and Lawrence:
Breastfeeding: A Guide for the Medical Profession
Briggs, Freeman, and Yaffe: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation
Lactation Study Center Drug Data Bank, University of Rochester, NY
Maternal Medications
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Advise moderation in caffeine intake
Avoid alcohol Encourage smoking cessation
or limited use
Breastfeeding Counseling
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Human Milk Colostrum
Present in small volume before delivery and in first days after delivery
High in host defense proteins and immunoglobulins
Transitional milk
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Human Milk Colostrum
Present in small volume before delivery and in first days after delivery
High in host defenseproteins andimmunoglobulins
Transitional milk Mature breastmilk
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Twins
breastfeedingPremature infant
breastfeeding
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Photo © Nancy Wight, MD, FAAP
Photo © Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, FAAP
BreastfeedingPositions Mother
comfortable Infant head in
straight line with body
Tummy-to-tummy or chest-to-chest
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Photo © Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, FAAP
Cradle Position
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Cross-cradle or Transitional Position
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Photo © La Leche League International
Side-lying Position
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Photo © Roni M. Chastain, RN
Clutch orFootball Position
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Photo © Lori Feldman-Winter, MD, MPH, FAAP
Latch Stimulate
rooting reflex. Take sufficient
areola into mouth.
Flange lips around the breast—“fish lips.”
Have wide angle at corner of mouth.
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Illustration by Tony LeTourneau