Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding Anticipatory Guidance

Suggested questions for discussion:

How often should a baby breastfeed?
How do I know if the baby is getting enough to eat?
How do you counsel a breastfeeding mother who smokes tobacco or marijuana, drinks alcohol?
What about maternal meds—do any rule out safely breastfeeding? What resources can you consult when researching maternal medication safety for breastfeeding infants?
Which maternal conditions make breastfeeding difficult or result in inadequate milk supply?
What lactation consultant services are available to your clinic patients? How do you initiate a lactation consult visit for your patient-mother dyads?
What type of breast pumps are on the market? Which are recommended for mothers returning to work, mothers of NICU babies? What about WIC or insurance benefits to acquire a breast pump?
What is the evidence for methods used to increase maternal milk supply?
What advice can you give a mother who wishes to wean her breastfeeding infant/toddler?

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