Time limitation for early breastfeeding.
To prevent nipple soreness, mothers who are breastfeeding are counseled to limit the time their infant feeds in the early postpartum period. No evidence supports this method of prevention. To the contrary, nursing and medical literature report that this practice is not effective and that its use should be discontinued. Nursing interventions to prevent nipple problems are presented.
D001941:Breast Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control; D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007224:Infant Care / Q000379:methods; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008722:Methods; D009558:Nipples; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013997:Time Factors