Lactation is the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands for the purpose of providing infant nutrition.
Lactation suppression is the termination of physiologic milk pro...
Presence of normal breast changes and growth during pregnancy
Maternal risk factors for lactation failure
Inspect breasts for abnormal developments, inverted nipples, and b...
During pregnancy:
No treatment is necessary to promote lactation.
Inverted nipples can be everted with breast cups worn inside the brassiere for the last 6 weeks of pregnancy.
A...
AAP recommends exclusive breastfeeding for approximately 6 months followed by continued breastfeeding with complentary foods for at least 2 years and beyond as mu...
Hale TW. Medications and Mothers' Milk. 18th ed. Amarillo, TX: Hale Publishing; 2019.
Lawrence RA, Lawrence RM. Breastfeeding: A...
Z39.1 Encounter for care and examination of lactating mother
O92.5 Suppressed lactation
O92.70 Unspecified disorders of lactation
O92.79 Other disorders of lactation
O92.3 Agalactia
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Maternal vitamin D levels are commonly too low to allow for adequate vitamin D transfer into the milk; therefore, breastfed infants should receive vitamin D supplementation 400 IU dail...
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