Lactation is the production and secretion of milk by the mammary glands for the purpose of providing infant nutrition.
Lactation suppression is carried out when the mother chooses not...
Presence of normal breast changes during pregnancy
Maternal risk factors for lactation
Inspect breasts for abnormal developments or inverted nipples.
Positioning of infant a...
During pregnancy:
No treatment is necessary, especially ointments, soaps, or exercises.
Inverted nipples can be everted with breast cups worn inside the brassiere for the las...
Exclusive breastfeeding until 6 months of life and continuing for a minimum of 12 months
Duration thereafter should be as long as is mutually desired by mother and...
American Academy of Pediatrics, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In: Schanler RJ, Krebs NF, Mass SB, eds. Breastfeeding Handbook for Physicians. Washington, DC:...
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
V24.1 Po...
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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