title: Breast care during pregnancy.
abstract: In 1972, breast care during pregnancy by nurses primarily concentrated on preparation of the nipples for breastfeeding. There is now a vast amount of research evidence that demonstrates the positive impact breastfeeding has on maternal and infant health. In this article, we compare the principles of 1972 with contemporary research-based information. Nurses continue to have an important role on the outcomes of breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity.
authors.affiliation: College of Nursing, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, USA. tsj@uwm.edu
authors.forename: Teresa S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Johnson
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Strube
mesh_terms: D001942:Breast Feeding; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009732:Nursing Care; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D017592:Skin Care