title: Management strategies for promoting successful breastfeeding.
abstract: Clinicians can promote a successful breastfeeding experience by providing support, anticipatory guidance and practical information. This article presents the components of early follow-up and guidelines for assessment. Management strategies for common problems are discussed, such as nipple soreness, cracked nipples, plugged ducts and mastitis, insufficient infant weight gain, perceived inadequacy of milk supply, breast-milk jaundice, sexual adjustment and failure at breastfeeding. Breastfeeding guidelines for employed mothers and adoptive mothers are indicated.
authors.affiliation: University of New Mexico College of Nursing, Albuquerque.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bear
authors.forename: B B
authors.initials: BB
authors.lastname: Tigges
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D009558:Nipples; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011181:Postnatal Care / Q000379:methods*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis; D013391:Sucking Behavior; D015430:Weight Gain