Time limitation for early breastfeeding

To prevent nipple soreness, mothers who are breastfeeding are counseled to limit the time their infant feeds in the early postpartum period. No evidence supports this method of prevention. To the contrary, nursing and medical literature report that this practice is not effective and that its use sho...

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Published inJournal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing Vol. 14; no. 2; p. 114
Main Authors L'Espérance, C, Frantz, K
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.03.1985
Subjects
Breast Diseases - etiology
Breast Diseases - nursing
Breast Diseases - prevention & control
Breast Feeding
Female
Humans
Infant Care - methods
Infant, Newborn
Methods
Nipples
Patient Education as Topic
Time Factors
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Summary:To prevent nipple soreness, mothers who are breastfeeding are counseled to limit the time their infant feeds in the early postpartum period. No evidence supports this method of prevention. To the contrary, nursing and medical literature report that this practice is not effective and that its use should be discontinued. Nursing interventions to prevent nipple problems are presented.
ISSN:0884-2175
DOI:10.1111/j.1552-6909.1985.tb02214.x