title: Contemporary breast-feeding management.
abstract: This article updates clinicians in the successful initiation and practical management of nursing couples. Routine breast-feeding anticipatory guidance is provided, and specific problem-solving techniques offered for commonly encountered lactation problems. The physiologic basis of normal lactation is emphasized and related to specific problems. Issues addressed include the management of lactation in the presence of maternal employment, infant failure-to-thrive, maternal drug therapy, and infant prematurity.
mesh_terms: D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000209:etiology; D001903:Bottle Feeding; D001940:Breast / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D001942:Breast Feeding; D004032:Diet; D004651:Employment; D005183:Failure to Thrive / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007567:Jaundice, Neonatal / Q000628:therapy; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D008413:Mastitis / Q000628:therapy; D008722:Methods; D008895:Milk, Human / Q000187:drug effects / Q000378:metabolism; D049590:Postpartum Period; D011247:Pregnancy; D011272:Pregnancy, Multiple; D011295:Prenatal Care