Women's Health

Reports from K. Cadwell and colleagues advance knowledge in women's health

Published in Women's Health Weekly, February 7th, 2008

"increasing breastfeeding duration and exclusivity is an acknowledged public health priority," investigators in the United States report.

"Breastfeeding problems, especially with the healthy term neonate latching-on or feeding with a suboptimal latch, are common reasons for early breastfeeding termination when they result in inadequate breastfeeding, poor milk transfer, and sore nipples," wrote K. Cadwell and colleagues.

The researchers concluded: "This article describes clinical strategies for systematic latch-on and suckling assessment with the goal of improving the skills of clinicians who provide care for breastfeeding women."

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-02-07)

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