title: New diagnosis: interrupted breastfeeding.
abstract: Interrupted breastfeeding was approved by the membership to be added to the NANDA taxonomy in 1992. The diagnosis was developed to name the response that occurs when a breastfed baby cannot be put to breast for some or all of the feedings. Two examples of life processes/events, premature or sick infant and maternal employment, illustrate the application and use of the diagnosis. Nursing interventions for each situation are discussed. A comparison describing the differences between interrupted breastfeeding and ineffective breastfeeding is included to address the controversy of whether or not the diagnoses are the same. A sample diagnosis/care plan is added to demonstrate use of the diagnoses in clinical practice.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Henrikson
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Wall
authors.forename: V E
authors.initials: VE
authors.lastname: McClurg
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Lethbridge
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D002669:Child Welfare; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007775:Lactation Disorders / Q000451:nursing; D008016:Life Change Events; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis / Q000592:standards*; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014931:Women, Working