Breastfeeding: uncovering barriers and offering solutions

2018137 citationsReview

Authors

Stephanie Sayres · Cohen Children's Medical Center

Lisa Visentin · Peconic Bay Medical Center

Abstract

Pediatricians are the first providers to care for babies after hospital discharge and are likely the first doctors that mothers see after childbirth. These early visits create opportunities for pediatricians to learn about the barriers that their patients face and open the doors to addressing these barriers.

Topics & Keywords

Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues Infant Development and Preterm Care

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Current Opinion in Pediatrics

Volume 30, Issue 4, pp. 591-596

DOI: 10.1097/mop.0000000000000647

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